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Pixel Union by Andrew Wilkinson
Shopify themes and apps studio spun out of MetaLab in 2009, sold in 2014 for $7 million and bought back in 2019.
Visit Pixel Union ↗About Pixel Union
Shopify themes and apps studio spun out of MetaLab in 2009, sold in 2014 for $7 million and bought back in 2019. Pixel Union is a e-commerce product built by indie maker Andrew Wilkinson, launched in 2009.
- Status
- Active
- Launched
- 2009
- Category
- E-commerce
- Website
- pixelunion.net
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Pixel Union FAQ
What is Pixel Union?
Pixel Union is a e-commerce product: Shopify themes and apps studio spun out of MetaLab in 2009, sold in 2014 for $7 million and bought back in 2019.
Who made Pixel Union?
Pixel Union was made by Andrew Wilkinson, Co-founder of Tiny and MetaLab, buying and holding wonderful internet businesses. It launched in 2009. Andrew Wilkinson has also built Tiny, MetaLab, Dribbble, Letterboxd.
Is Pixel Union still active?
Yes. As far as IndieMakerList knows, Pixel Union is still active and run by Andrew Wilkinson at pixelunion.net.
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