TechCrunch · Startups · 2026-08-28
Friend-focused photo sharing app Retro snags $21M
Friend-focused photo sharing app Retro snags $21M. Retro was built by former Instagram product engineers Nathan Sharp and Ryan Olson. The fundraise is a testament to the enduring need for social apps that connect people with one another more directly. Retro has been downloaded around 7 million times since its launch, and has seen its in-app spending jump north of 460% over the past 180 days. Retro, a friend-focused photo-sharing app built by former Instagram employees, has raised more than $21 million in Series A funding.
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