GoPro

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GoPro, Inc. (marketed as GoPro or as goPRO) is an American technology company founded in 2002 by Nick Woodman that went public in 2014 on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker GPRO. It manufactures action cameras and develops its own mobile apps and video-editing software. GoPro cameras are widely used for adventure sports, travel recording, and outdoor activities. Founded as Woodman Labs, Inc, the company is based in San Mateo, California. It developed a quadcopter drone, Karma, released in October 2016, but discontinued it after two years. In January 2018, the company hired JPMorgan Chase to pursue the option of selling the company. However, a month later, the CEO denied this. GoPro has continued its business of manufacturing action cameras. GoPro frequently partners with athletes; the company has successfully completed partnerships with Kelly Slater, Jimmy Chin, and Jonas Deichmann. In 2016, GoPro had 160 athletes on its payroll.

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