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Lapse Secures $30M to Champion Authentic Photo Sharing

Aiming to redefine social media, Lapse attracts significant investment and interest with its unique, unedited approach.

  • Lapse, a photo-sharing app aimed at GenZ, secures $30M in funding to become the go-to platform for authentic, unedited photo sharing.
  • The funding round, co-led by Greylock and DST Global Partners, highlights the industry's confidence in Lapse's potential to redefine social media.
  • Lapse's unique approach encourages users to share genuine moments without the pressure of likes and followers, aiming to capture the essence of disposable camera photography.
  • With over 50 million pre-registrations, Lapse has shown significant interest and growth, becoming the most downloaded app in the U.S. and U.K. app stores.
  • The app's focus on authenticity and simplicity resonates with a generation seeking alternatives to traditional social media platforms.
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