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In a crowded VC landscape, Elizabeth Weil’s Scribble Ventures shows that networks still matter

In an era where hundreds of new venture funds have emerged, only to face a narrowing market as exits prove slippery, Elizabeth Weil’s Scribble Ventures stands out as a case study in the importance of deep networks. Defying a contraction that is sidelining many newcomers, Weil just secured $80 million for Scribble’s third fund, its […]

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Livestream shopping app Whatnot raises $265M, pinning valuation at nearly $5B

Whatnot, the platform that allows users to sell items such as trading cards, comics, and sneakers through live videos, announced on Wednesday that it has secured $265 million in a Series E funding round, a significant investment for a livestream shopping platform. This round puts Whatnot’s valuation at $4.97 billion. The investment marks an important

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Whatnot’s annual GMV hits $2B, introduces new rewards program

Whatnot, the livestream marketplace platform for trading card collectors and sneakerheads alike, announced on Wednesday that its annual gross merchandise volume (GMV) surpassed $2 billion this year.  The GMV milestone comes on the heels of its recent product launch: Rewards Club, a customizable loyalty program where sellers can create their own rewards for buyers to

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Livestream shopping app Whatnot adds a rewards program as GMV tops $2B

Whatnot, the livestream marketplace platform for trading card collectors and sneakerheads alike, is offering a bit of positive news at a time when the overall livestream shopping industry is failing to gain traction in the U.S. The company announced on Wednesday that its annual gross merchandise volume (GMV) in livestream sales surpassed $2 billion this

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