What Sticker Ninja does

Sticker Ninja, operated by Dream Ninjas LLC, is a Portland, Oregon-based custom vinyl sticker manufacturer founded in 2011. The company produces die cut, kiss cut, and hybrid-cut stickers and labels on a portfolio of 12+ vinyl substrates, including specialty materials such as Holographic, Chrome, Vaporwave, Stardust, Prism Party, Groovy Cubes, Glow in the Dark, Clear, Frosted, Front Adhesive, and the recently launched Color Morph thermochromatic vinyl. Core technical capabilities include digital printing with proprietary white ink layering (hand-crafted by an in-house design team), large-format printing up to 51 inches wide, lamination, and a digital proof workflow where customers approve cutlines and materials before production. The company employs 16 people organized into Pre-Press, Production, and Website squads, led by three Captains (Elena, Justin, Chandra).

The business operates exclusively as a direct-to-consumer e-commerce company through stickerninja.com, with a custom live pricing engine that quotes variable sizes (1x1 to 12x12 inches) and quantities in real time, plus an optional $10 local PDX pickup at the Portland facility. All orders ship domestically within the United States (including Puerto Rico) via USPS with free standard shipping. Pricing is pay-as-you-go per order with rush production tiers (1-day at 125% markup down to 5-day at 25%), volume-based per-unit discounts, and a small set of charitable campaigns. Customer segments center on independent artists and creators reselling custom stickers, small businesses (food trucks, retail, local services) using stickers for branding and labeling, and festival/event attendees requiring extreme durability. The company has built a community-driven marketing presence through Instagram, Facebook, Discord, and a content blog, and reports consistent 5-star reviews across product categories. Operational hallmarks include a Sunday-closed website policy (since 2020) and a 4-day work week implemented in March 2023 while maintaining employee pay.

Name

Sticker Ninja

Legal name

Dream Ninjas LLC

Website

https://stickerninja.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Vinyl Sticker Manufacturing

NAICS

Hobby, Toy, and Game Retailers (45912), Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Retailers (459420)

SIC

Costume Jewelry & Novelties (3960), Pens, Pencils & Other Artists' Materials (3950)

akta.pro primary industry

Collectibles, Trading Cards & Blind Box Toys Retail (CRALAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Non-Sports Trading Cards Retail (TCG/Entertainment) (CRALAGAB)

Keywords

• Custom vinyl stickers
• Die cut stickers
• Kiss cut stickers
• Specialty vinyl printing
• Sticker sheets

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Custom Sticker Manufacturing: One-time purchase revenue from custom sticker orders. Customers configure size (1x1 to 12x12 inches), quantity, material type, and cut style. Pricing varies by square inches and volume. Specialty materials command premium pricing. Standard production 7-10 business days with rush options available.
2. Sticker Sheets and Business Cards: Multi-design sticker sheets and hybrid sticker business cards combining die cut and kiss cut techniques. Custom sizing options including standard business card dimensions.
3. Tip Jar: Optional tip during checkout, split evenly among the team. Optional additional revenue stream supporting team members.
4. Charitable Donation Campaigns: Periodic sticker-based donation campaigns where a portion or all of proceeds go to charity organizations (e.g., Honeybee Conservancy). Raised $175 for Honeybee Conservancy and $1300+ for Amazon fires relief.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sticker Ninja manufactures and sells custom-printed vinyl stickers, sticker sheets, and hybrid sticker business cards in custom sizes from 1x1 to 12x12 inches, across 12+ specialty vinyl materials (Holographic, Chrome, Stardust, Color Morph, Glow in the Dark, Vaporwave, Prism Party, Groovy Cubes, Clear, Frosted, Front Adhesive) and both die-cut and kiss-cut formats. Orders are placed entirely through a self-serve e-commerce website with an instant live-pricing engine, followed by a digital proof approval workflow, with optional rush production and local Portland pickup.

Product overview

Sticker Ninja is a custom sticker printing business based in Portland, Oregon, offering a diverse portfolio of sticker products across multiple vinyl materials and cut styles. The core offerings include Die Cut and Kiss Cut stickers as primary cut styles, complemented by an extensive specialty vinyl collection including Holographic, Chrome, Vaporwave, Stardust, Prism Party, Groovy Cubes, Clear, Frosted, Front Adhesive, Glow in the Dark, and Color Morph materials. The company provides custom sizing (1X1 to 12X12 inches), white ink layer customization, and various laminate finishes (Glossy, Matte). Additional products include Sticker Business Cards (hybrid cut format), Sticker Sheets, Custom Samples, and a 'Choose for Me!' service for vinyl selection assistance. All stickers are printed on durable vinyl with UV protection, waterproofing, and rub-proof properties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Die Cut Stickers

Quantifiable outcome

• Stickers maintain quality through dishwasher testing, outdoor exposure, and festival conditions (including Burning Man)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record.

• Lasso DesignsStrategic or Co-development Partner
• Iron Fireman CollectiveOthers
• Nice TouchTechnology or Integration
• WokefaceStrategic or Co-development Partner
• The Honeybee ConservancyOthers

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• StickerYou: Canadian custom sticker and label printer serving businesses and individuals with die/kiss cut options. Comparable custom sticker e-commerce model with similar SMB and artist target customers.
• Sticker Giant: US-based custom sticker and label manufacturer with strong B2B presence. Comparable custom vinyl product line and SMB customer base, positioning in the same self-serve online ordering space.
• MakeStickers: US-based custom sticker printer offering die cut, kiss cut, and a broad material catalog through self-serve e-commerce. Directly competes with Sticker Ninja on price, lead time, and specialty materials.
• StickerApp: Custom sticker printing company (formerly part of Sticker Giant) offering die cut, kiss cut, and specialty materials with international reach. Comparable product breadth and target customer base to Sticker Ninja.
• PrintMojo: Custom printing shop offering stickers, labels, and decals with self-serve online ordering. Comparable DTC custom sticker model with similar target market of small businesses and creators.
• Sticker Mule: The largest venture-backed custom sticker printer, offering die cut, kiss cut, and specialty vinyls with fast turnaround and global shipping. Direct head-to-head competitor to Sticker Ninja in the artist and SMB custom sticker segment.
• Sticker Robot: Premium custom vinyl sticker manufacturer serving brands and artists with high-end specialty finishes. Comparable positioning on quality and specialty materials to Sticker Ninja's higher-tier offerings.

Others

• Redbubble: Global artist marketplace where independent creators sell stickers and other merchandise. Not a direct printer but an alternative channel for the same artist customer base Sticker Ninja serves.

Broad incumbents

• Vistaprint: Large incumbent printing platform offering business cards, labels, and stickers as part of a wide SMB marketing materials portfolio. Overlaps with Sticker Ninja on small-quantity custom sticker and label demand from SMBs.

Emerging players

• CarStickers: Specialty custom bumper and vehicle sticker printer with strong ecommerce presence. Comparable custom cut vinyl capabilities and SMB customer base, with overlap on vehicle wrap decals Sticker Ninja also produces.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/StickerNinjaCuts
• Instagraminstagram.com/stickerninja/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stickerninja

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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