Confido Raises $20 Million In Seed And Series A Rounds Led By Footwork And Watchfire Ventures

Confido, co-founded by Justin Hunter and Kara Holinski, has successfully raised $20 million across its Seed and Series A rounds, led by Footwork and Watchfire Ventures, with support from Y Combinator and other investors. The company, focused on optimizing brand performance on retail shelves through automated cash application, deductions management, and AI-powered trade promotion and sales forecasting, also welcomed Mike Smith to its board, bringing valuable retail experience. INVESTORS: Footwork, Watchfire Ventures, Y Combinator, BFG Partners, The Fintech Fund & Barrel Ventures ROUND: Seed & Series A AMOUNT: $20,000,000 #VentureCapital #Confido #Footwork #WatchfireVentures #YCombinator #BFGPartners #TheFintechFund #BarrelVentures #JustinHunter #KaraHolinski #TradedVC

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Whatnot Raises $545 Million In Series G Funding At $20 Billion ValuationWhatnot has raised $545 million in Series G funding at a $20 billion valuation, nearly double its valuation less than a year ago, in what it calls the largest raise in live commerce. The round was co-led by ICONIQ, Lightspeed Venture Partners and Avra, with participation from new and returning investors, and will fund efforts to help sellers grow through marketing, trust and safety, new categories and markets, and AI-powered tools. FOUNDERS: Grant LaFontaine & Logan Head INVESTORS: ICONIQ, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Avra, Kleiner Perkins, Wellington Management, Robinhood, S32, Standard Capital, CapitalG, Y Combinator, Durable Capital Partners, Alkeon Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Greycroft, Bond Capital & DST Global. ROUND: Series G AMOUNT: $545,000,000 VALUATION: $20,000,000,000 HQ: Los Angeles, California #VentureCapital #Whatnot #GrantLaFontaine #LoganHead #TradedVC

Soar Raises $1 Million Pre-Seed Round At $10 Million Valuation From InvestorsSoar (@SoarFlights), a Miami-based flight booking app, has raised a $1 million pre-seed round at a $10 million valuation from undisclosed investors. Founded by Alex Slater and Henry Langmack, Soar aims to simplify flight booking for Gen Z users with an Uber-like experience that removes hidden fees, upsells, and lengthy checkout processes. Built by the founders of Cal AI and QUITTR, the company is positioning itself as a faster, more transparent alternative for travelers. WEBSITE: soar.flights FOUNDERS: Alex Slater & Henry Langmack AMOUNT: $1,000,000 VALUATION: $10,000,000 HQ: Miami, Florida #VentureCapital #Soar #AlexSlater #HenryLangmack #TradedVC