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Whatnot
Whatnot operates a live shopping marketplace where users can buy and sell products across categories such as collectibles, fashion, electronics, and specialty goods. The platform features live shows, fast-paced auctions, flash sales, and giveaways for buyers and sellers.
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Whatnot at a glance
Whatnot is a marketplace company headquartered in United States. Its most recent funding round raised $547M in August 2026. Xcout tracks 6 named people at Whatnot, including Grant LaFontaine (Chief Executive Officer). Xcout recorded 11 job postings from Whatnot in the last 90 days.
Whatnot leadership
- Grant LaFontaineChief Executive Officer
- Grant LaFontaineExecutive Officer
- Logan HeadExecutive Officer
- Connie ChanDirector
- Dalton CaldwellDirector
- Laela SturdyDirector
Whatnot funding rounds
The 5 most recent:
| Date | Round | Amount | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEC Form D filing | $547M | — | |
| SEC Form D filing | $225M | — | |
| SEC Form D filing | $262M | — | |
| Series G | $260M | — | |
| — | $141.1M | 4 named |
Who invested in each round, lead investors, valuations and the co-investor graph — open the full funding history →
Hiring at Whatnot
Xcout recorded 11 job postings from Whatnot in the last 90 days, from a hiring record Xcout has kept since June 2026.
The weekly hiring trend, the roles and locations behind it — see Whatnot's hiring signals →
Recent Whatnot news
- FundingPrivate placement (Form D)
Investors
Whatnot competitors
A few of Whatnot's closest competitors — see the full list of competitors and alternatives →
Palmstreet operates an online marketplace and live shopping platform tailored for collectors and hobbyists to buy and sell items such as plants, vintage goods, handmade products, crystals, and designer toys. The platform offers flexible selling options through live streams or traditional listings, a seller hub for business management, and features dedicated community spaces for enthusiasts.
Queenly Inc. operates an online marketplace for buying and selling pre-owned formalwear, including prom, pageant, wedding, and other special-occasion dresses and accessories. It serves consumers seeking affordable formal attire and sellers looking to resell such items.
Fanatics Collect is an online marketplace and auction platform for buying, bidding on, and selling sports trading cards, Pokémon cards, and premium collectibles. The platform offers live auctions, premier auctions, graded cards, and rookie cards from various eras for collectors and enthusiasts.
StockX is an online marketplace where users buy and sell authenticated sneakers, streetwear, collectibles, electronics, and other high-demand products. It serves buyers and sellers by providing product verification, pricing data, and transaction services.
Shpock is an online marketplace and classifieds platform operating in the United Kingdom that connects private buyers and sellers. The platform allows users to buy and sell a wide range of new and used items across categories such as electronics, fashion, furniture, cars, and property.
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More on Whatnot in Xcout Intel
- 6 named people with titles, LinkedIn and board committees
- 7 funding rounds with the investors in each, and who they co-invest with
- Weekly hiring history and the mix of roles behind it
- 1 corporate event with sources — deals, leadership changes, layoffs
- The full competitor set, tracking, exports and API access