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Whatnot
AddedFeb 13, 2024
UpdatedJul 15, 2026
Whatnot

Whatnot

Series D

Whatnot: U.S.'s top livestream marketplace for collectibles and more, since 2019.

HQ
Marina del Rey, CA, US
Founded
2019
Accelerator
Y Combinator logoY CombinatorW20
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Founded in 2019, Whatnot is the largest livestream shopping platform in the U.S., aiming to revolutionize the way people buy and sell collectibles and other items. The company's core mission is to create a dynamic and engaging marketplace where buyers and sellers can interact in real-time. Whatnot offers a wide range of products, including trading cards, comics, fashion, and sneakers, catering to enthusiasts and collectors across various categories.

Notable investors in Whatnot include prominent venture capital firms such as Andreessen Horowitz and Y Combinator. The platform has achieved significant milestones, including rapid user growth and high engagement rates, establishing itself as a leader in the livestream shopping space. Whatnot's impact is evident in its ability to foster a vibrant community of collectors and sellers, transforming traditional e-commerce into an interactive and social experience.

Whatnot - Products & Services

  • Live Shopping Platform logo

    Live Shopping Platform

    Live shopping platform for buying and selling collectibles, trading cards, and other goods through interactive streams.

    Competing Products

    District logo

Whatnot - Similar Companies

District logo

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Talkshoplive logo

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Wantd logo

Wantd

getwantd.com

Social Chat logo

Social Chat

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ShopShops logo

ShopShops

buywith logo

buywith

buywith.com

Ntwrk logo

Ntwrk

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Hip eCommerce logo

Hip eCommerce

hipecommerce.com

ShoprTV logo

ShoprTV

shopr.tv

Auxxit logo

Auxxit

auxxit.com

Loupe logo

Loupe

Jamble logo

Jamble

jamble.com

Jatango logo

Jatango

jatango.com

OpenStore logo

OpenStore

open.store

Wanowi logo

Wanowi

Whatnot - Quick Facts

Who are Whatnot's competitors?

Companies similar to Whatnot include District, Talkshoplive, Wantd and Social Chat.

When was Whatnot founded?

Whatnot was founded in 2019.

Where is Whatnot's headquarters located?

Whatnot's headquarters is located in Marina del Rey, CA, US.

When was Whatnot's last funding round?

Whatnot's most recent funding round was for $260M (USD) in July 2022.

How much has Whatnot raised to-date?

As of Jul 21, 2022, Whatnot has raised a total of $484.6M (USD).

How many employees does Whatnot have?

Whatnot has 400 employees as of Apr 18, 2024.

Whatnot - Classification

Ownership
  • Venture Capital
Technology
  • Ecommerce Marketplace
Geographic Exposure
  • United States
Customer
  • Consumers
Tags
  • Marketplace
  • SaaS