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Whatnot Raises $225 Million at $11.5 Billion Valuation in Series F

Fresh funding reflects a sharp re-rating as investors back Whatnot’s live-commerce model.

Overview

  • DST Global and CapitalG co-led the financing, with Sequoia and Alkeon joining alongside returning backers including Andreessen Horowitz, Greycroft and Bond.
  • Whatnot reports about $6 billion in 2025 gross merchandise volume so far, more than double its 2024 total.
  • Proceeds will support new product features, policy updates, expanded hiring and faster international growth.
  • The round includes a $126 million tender offer to provide liquidity for select existing shareholders.
  • Total funding rises to roughly $968 million, more than doubling Whatnot’s valuation since January’s $265 million raise near $5 billion.