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Whatnot

Los Angeles, CA · Founded 2020 · 731 employees

Whatnot is the largest livestream shopping platform in the U.S.

About Whatnot

Where is Whatnot headquartered?

Whatnot is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

What does Whatnot do?

Whatnot is the largest livestream shopping platform in the U.S.

What makes Whatnot notable?

Founded in 2019 by Grant LaFontaine and Logan Head, Whatnot was valued at roughly $20 billion in an August 2026 funding round, making it one of the most valuable venture-backed startups in the U.S.

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