How much funding has Whisper raised?

Whisper has raised $61.0M in total funding, most recently a Series C round.

Who are Whisper's investors?

Whisper's investors include Sequoia Capital, Trinity Ventures, Lightspeed VP, Thrive Capital, Shasta Ventures, Tencent.

Where is Whisper headquartered?

Whisper is headquartered in Venice.

What industry is Whisper in?

Whisper operates in Healthcare, Hearing, Artificial Intelligence, Hearing Aids.

Whisper

Underground Music Label

Venice · Founded 2012 · $61.0M raised

Healthcare

Hearing

Artificial Intelligence

Hearing Aids

Headquarters: Venice
Employees: 51–200
Founded: 2012
Business Model: B2C

Website: whisper.sh
Total Funding: $61.0M
Last Round: $36.0M Series CMay 2014
Rounds: 3

About

Whisper was a free anonymous social media mobile app developed by WhisperText LLC. Users posted 'whispers' — text superimposed over images — without attaching their real identity, creating a platform for candid self-expression, confessions, and community connection. At its peak, Whisper reached over 20 million monthly active users. Founded in March 2012 by Michael Heyward and headquartered in Venice, California, Whisper raised approximately $60 million in funding. The app was removed from the Apple App Store in October 2024.

Summary

Whisper is a Healthcare company based in Venice, founded in 2012. It has raised $61.0M in total across 3 rounds, most recently a $36.0M Series C round in May 2014. Investors include Sequoia Capital, Trinity Ventures and Lightspeed VP.