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Retro

San Francisco, United States

series-a$21M raisedFreshly fundedConsumer Appssocial networkingphoto sharing

Total Raised

$21M

Stage

series-a

Location

San Francisco, United States

Founded

2022

Team size

1-10

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About Retro

A photo-sharing app for friends created by former Instagram product engineers that allows users to privately share photos, create shared albums, and revisit memories.

What sets it apart

Retro focuses on small-group, private photo sharing and memory recaps instead of engagement-driven public feeds.

Sectors

Consumer Appssocial networkingphoto sharing

Business

ModelSaaS

CustomerConsumers who want a private, close-friends photo journal and shared memory space

Notable

  • Launched in 2023
  • Raised a seed round led by Thrive Capital
  • Reportedly raised over $21M in Series A funding
  • Reached roughly a million users

Backing funds on Raise

Funding rounds

28 Aug 2026

Led by Thrive Capital

With Figma CEO Dylan Field, Scribble Ventures, Box Group, Imaginary Ventures, Coalition, Conviction, Copper, Positive Sum

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FAQ

What does Retro do?

A photo-sharing app for friends created by former Instagram product engineers that allows users to privately share photos, create shared albums, and revisit memories.

Where is Retro based?

Retro is based in San Francisco, United States, founded in 2022.

How much has Retro raised?

Retro has raised $21M in tracked funding and is currently at the series-a stage.

Who has invested in Retro?

Investors in Retro include Thrive Capital.