pocstock

About

Pocstock is a global media company founded in 2019 by DeSean Brown and Steve Jones. It specializes in stock images and content that features people of color, promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in media. The company aims to ensure authentic representation both in front of the camera and behind the lens. Pocstock offers a variety of services, including a diverse collection of stock photos and videos, custom photo and video shoots through a global network of creators, and partnerships with major companies to develop diversity programming and strategies. The company is headquartered in Newark, New Jersey, and has successfully raised a $1.6 million seed investment round, with projected future valuations exceeding $48 million. Pocstock has also partnered with Canva to expand its reach in the content creation industry and plans to launch an AI platform in 2025 to further its commitment to inclusivity.