GoPro, Inc.
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.
Basic company information
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- Business sectors
- photography; electrical industry [1]
- Company / filing name
- GoPro, Inc. [2]
- Headquarters location
- San Mateo [1]
- Founded
- 2002 [1]
- Legal form
- Delaware corporation [1]
- Leadership in background record
- Nick Woodman [1]
- Founders
- Nick Woodman [1]
- Official website
- www.gopro.com ↗ [1]
- Employees
- 963 · reported year 2014 [1]
- ISIN (reported securities)
- US38268T1034 [1]
- CIK
- 1500435 [2]
- Country in background record
- United States [1]
- Symbols / exchanges
- GPRO (Nasdaq) [2]
Company positioning and business
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. [3]
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. [3]
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. [3]
Background text: Wikipedia contributors, GoPro. Selected introductory paragraphs, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Official filing data is cited separately.
Management and corporate governance
The Wikidata background record identifies Nick Woodman in the chief-executive role. This background entry is not an official confirmation of the current board or executive roster. [1]
Understanding company scale
Employees: 963 · reported year 2014. [1]
Financial year, securities and disclosures
Listed securities: GPRO (Nasdaq). Multiple symbols may represent different share classes or securities of the same registrant. [2]
History and key events
Founding / inception date recorded in Wikidata. [1]
Financial results and regulatory disclosures
No individual financial documents have been indexed yet. Open the source to consult company disclosures. [2]
Related entities and concepts
Frequently asked questions
When was GoPro, Inc. founded?
Founded: 2002. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Where is the headquarters of GoPro, Inc.?
Headquarters location: San Mateo. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Which business sectors are recorded for GoPro, Inc.?
Business sectors: photography; electrical industry. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Sources and review dates
- Wikidata — company background record (CC0) ↗
- Company identity and profile data ↗
- Wikipedia contributors — GoPro (CC BY-SA 4.0) ↗
Reviewed 23 October 2026. Financial periods and historical event dates are shown separately. Figures reflect their stated source dates; this page is not a live quote or investment recommendation.