Whop reaches $5.1 billion valuation in Series D round led by Sequoia
Whop has raised up to $205 million at a $5.1 billion valuation in a Series D round led by Sequoia Capital with backing from Shopify, following rapid revenue growth.
Palo Alto startup Whop has raised between $200 million and $205 million in Series D funding at a $5.1 billion valuation, according to reports from Bloomberg and industry disclosures. The investment round was led by Sequoia Capital, with participation from Shopify.[1][2][3][4][5][7][8][9]
Originally launched as a marketplace for selling sneaker bots, Whop has expanded into a commercial platform that integrates artificial intelligence to suggest business decisions. The platform serves digital creators, e-commerce sellers, mobile app makers, and service providers, with more than 100,000 people reportedly earning money through the service each month. The fresh funding will be used to broaden the platform and continue developing tools that help users earn income online.[3][4][5][6][7]
The financing follows a sharp rise in revenue, with Whop surpassing $400 million in annualized revenue compared to $60 million at the beginning of 2025. Although Sequoia Capital previously passed on investing, the firm reversed course after tracking the company's recent expansion. Former Sequoia chief Doug Leone, who cited the principle of going where others are not, has joined Whop's board of directors.[4][6][7]
Key facts
- Whop secured Series D funding at a $5.1 billion valuation, with reports placing the total round amount between $200 million and $205 million.
- Sequoia Capital led the funding round, with Shopify participating as an investor.
- Former Sequoia head Doug Leone joined Whop's board of directors after Sequoia previously passed on investing in the company.
- Whop's annualized revenue climbed past $400 million, increasing from $60 million at the beginning of 2025.
- Whop started as a venue for sneaker bots and now counts over 100,000 monthly earners across digital products, e-commerce, services, and mobile apps.
- The Palo Alto startup operates a platform that utilizes AI to recommend business decisions for entrepreneurs.
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Bloomberg@businessPost on X ·
Whop's Sequoia-led funding pushes its value to $5.1 billion https://t.co/aC9WCDYCzb
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The SaaS News@TheSaaSNewsPost on X ·
Whop Raises $200M Series D #AI #Ecommerce #CreatorEconomy #DigitalBusiness #Payments #Fintech #SeriesD #Funding #Whop https://t.co/ups6Rk9AdO
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AGTP@AGTPinsightsPost on X ·
BREAKING: Whop raises $205M at a $5.1B valuation in a round led by Sequoia, with Shopify also investing. The Palo Alto startup helps people start, run and scale their own businesses. https://t.co/WWZxs9BJEr
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The Daily Block@thedailyblockPost on X ·
🚨 WHOP RAISES $200 MILLION AT A $5.1 BILLION VALUATION @Whop has raised $200M in Series D funding, backed by @sequoia and @shopify. The company started as a platform for selling sneaker bots and has since grown into a platform where 100k+ people make money every month. Sequoia's @dougleone is also joining Whop's board of directors. The new funding will help Whop expand its platform and continue building tools that help people earn money online.
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Techmeme@TechmemePost on X ·
Whop, which helps people start, run, and scale businesses and uses AI to suggest business decisions, raised $205M led by Sequoia Capital at a $5.1B valuation (@nmasc_ / Bloomberg) (Visit Techmeme dot com for the link and full context!)
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Wall St Engine@wallstenginePost on X ·
WHOP RAISES $205M AT A $5.1 BILLION VALUATION, LED BY SEQUOIA AND SHOPIFY Whop is a platform that helps people start and run online businesses, with customers ranging from digital creators and e-commerce sellers to businesses offering services and mobile apps. According to reports, the company has surpassed $400M in annualized revenue, up from just $60M at the beginning of 2025. Interestingly, Sequoia had previously passed on investing in Whop before reconsidering after seeing recent growth. With Sequoia chief Doug Leone even joining Whop's board.
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Whop, which helps people start, run, and scale businesses and uses AI to suggest business decisions, raised $205M led by Sequoia Capital at a $5.1B valuation (Natasha Mascarenhas/Bloomberg) Natasha Mascarenhas / Bloomberg : Whop, which helps people start, run, and scale businesses and uses AI to suggest business decisions, raised $205M led by Sequoia Capital at a $5.1B valuation — “Rule one of making money is go where they ain't.” That's how famed investor Doug Leone, who used to run venture firm Sequoia Capital …
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💰@whop has secured $205 million Series D in the company at a $5.1 billion valuation. https://t.co/TvQxUx0sgm The round was led by @sequoia. #ai #ustech #unicorns #technology #vcfunding #investment #innovation #startups https://t.co/C627FDMa7b
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