Whatnot Raises $545 Million at a $20 Billion Valuation
Livestream shopping marketplace Whatnot closed a $545 million Series G led by ICONIQ, Lightspeed and Avra, valuing the company at $20 billion.
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Consumer startup news from Silicon Valley, YC, and beyond: funding rounds, launches, and founders building apps, marketplaces, and consumer products.
222 Raises $10.1M Series A to Combat Social Isolation
The AI-powered social platform that matches strangers for in-person experiences raises Series A led by Upfront Ventures.
Chowdeck Hits 1 Million Monthly Orders in Nigeria
Nigerian food delivery platform Chowdeck reaches over 1 million orders in a single month, with daily volumes growing from 30,000 to over 40,000 orders.
The Top Marketplace Startups in YC F25
A look at four marketplace startups from Y Combinator's Fall 2025 batch tackling resale, tabletop gaming, robotics data, and prediction markets.
Pally Raises $1.1M Pre-Seed for AI-Powered Social Connection Platform
YC-backed startup focuses on using AI to improve human relationships and well-being