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Product Hunt

A community-driven platform for discovering and sharing new products, apps, and services

Entertainment·by Product Hunt, Inc.·Launched Nov 2013·0 upvotes·producthunt.com

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CohortClass of 2013

What it is

A community-driven platform for discovering and sharing new products, apps, and services. Users explore curated launches, read reviews, and engage with makers and early adopters. The platform serves as a discovery engine connecting consumers with innovative tech products.

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Aug 26, 2026
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Aug 8, 2026
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Jul 4, 2026
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Jun 19, 2026
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Funding history

3 rounds

Total raised

$33.5M

Latest valuation

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Stage

public

Lead investors: Andreessen Horowitz · Andreessen Horowitz · Andreessen Horowitz · AngelList · AngelList

Acquired

Dec 2016

AngelList

$20.0M

source

Seed

Oct 2014

investors undisclosed

$7.4M

SEC

Series A

Oct 2014

Andreessen Horowitz

$6.1M

source

Data from SEC EDGAR Form D filings and press coverage. Round labels for SEC filings are inferred from filing sequence and amount.

Moat

Network effects

moderate

Product Hunt's community-driven platform leverages network effects by encouraging user engagement and feedback on new products, which enhances visibility for launches. This social proof and interaction can create a competitive edge for newly launched products.

webProduct Hunt enables users to discover new products through community interactions and feedback. source
webThe platform fosters a community that supports and promotes launches, driving engagement. source
webUsers gain value from seeing and discussing trending products, which enhances the launch experience. source
webThe network effect contributes to the platform's ability to impact the success of new product launches substantially. source

moderate · 0.65 confidence · grounded in 4 sources

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