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Whatnot operates a live shopping marketplace connecting buyers and sellers through interactive video auctions and fixed-price sales.

Marina del Rey, CA, US🇺🇸
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2019
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Livestream shopping is gaining steam in the U.S., thanks to apps like TikTok and Whatnot

CNBC Tech

Livestream shopping is gaining steam in the U.S., thanks to apps like TikTok and Whatnot

Whatnot and TikTok are tapping into its potential livestream shopping in the U.S. after a decade of massive success in China.

Sep 1, 2026

The Biggest Bet Yet on What You're Building

Whatnot Blog

The Biggest Bet Yet on What You're Building

Whatnot announces a $545 million Series G round intended to fund seller growth, including buyer acquisition, trust and safety, new...

Aug 7, 2026

Whatnot raises $545M Series G at $20B valuation

CNBC

Whatnot raises $545M Series G at $20B valuation

Whatnot closed a $545 million Series G at a $20 billion valuation led by ICONIQ, Lightspeed and Avra, nearly doubling its valuation from...

Aug 7, 2026

Whatnot acquires Shaped to power real-time live shopping recommendations

TechCrunch

Whatnot acquires Shaped to power real-time live shopping recommendations

Livestream shopping platform Whatnot has acquired AI startup Shaped, a machine learning company focused on real-time recommendations and...

Jul 15, 2026

Whatnot Live Shopping Reshapes How Fashion Retail Sells Online

Forbes

Whatnot Live Shopping Reshapes How Fashion Retail Sells Online

Forbes covers Whatnot's live-shopping model and its 2026 State of Live Selling report, which estimates the live-selling market at $22...

Jan 28, 2026

Whatnot lands $225M Series F more than doubling valuation to $11.5B

Crunchbase News

Whatnot lands $225M Series F more than doubling valuation to $11.5B

Whatnot closed a $225 million Series F led by DST Global and CapitalG, more than doubling its valuation to $11.5 billion with participation...

Oct 28, 2025