Our Pitch to the Suits
99designs is a disruptive startup which connects passionate designers from around the globe with savvy clients who need design projects completed in a timely fashion without the usual risk or cost associated with professional design.
Our Mantra
It’s definitely a cliché but there’s no other way to describe it — 99designs was started by designers for designers. Our role at 99designs is to provide a friendly, professional, and secure environment where designers from all walks of life can compete on a level playing field - where they can show off their work, improve their skills, communicate with peers, and win new clients.
Our Founding Team
99designs was founded by Mark Harbottle, co-founder and chairman of sitepoint.com, along with internet veterans Lachlan Donald, and Paul Annesley.
Our Investors
Investors in 99designs include the founders of the successful online media and publishing company SitePoint, namely Mark Harbottle and Matt Mickiewicz, along with internet pioneer and entrepreneur Leni Mayo, and MelbourneIT Non-Executive Director and previous CEO of Hitwise, Andrew Walsh.
Our Reach
- Number of Designers:
- 51,744
- Prize Money Awarded:
- $7,787,529
- Total Designs submitted:
- 3,019,836
Our Press
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