Displate
Polish metal poster manufacturer and online marketplace
Displate is a Polish metal poster manufacturing company. Founded in 2013, its posters are made of steel and feature many characters and scenes from popular culture, including licensed posters from Star Wars or Marvel, and art made by hired artists. As of 2020, there are over 1.5 million unique designs, which are shipped worldwide.
History
Displate was founded in 2013 by Karol Banaszkiewicz, Jacek Świgost, and Edward Ruszczyc. They wanted to create a new approach to printing and hanging wall art. The product was not an instant hit, and the trio had to print their plates in a small tin shed when they first started. However, they raised two million euros from Credo Ventures to expand their business. Displates began to rise in popularity in 2017, when they signed a licensing agreement with The Walt Disney Company, allowing them to use elements from the Star Wars and Marvel Comics franchises. Mid Europa Partners bought a majority stake in the company in 2020.
Operations
Displate operates an online marketplace that allows independent artists to upload and sell their artwork as metal posters.
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