Retro
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About
Retro is a friend-focused photo-sharing app built by former Instagram employees Nathan Sharp and Ryan Olson, operating under the corporate name Lone Palm Labs 1. Launched in 2023 as a personal photo journal, the app has expanded to let users privately share photos of their week with friends, create shared albums, and view recap features 1. Retro has generated more than 7 million downloads since launch, and in-app spending grew over 460% in the 180 days prior to the funding disclosure 1.
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Funding History
| Date | Round | Amount | Lead | Co-investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-28 | Series A | $21M+ | Thrive Capital | Dylan Field, Scribble Ventures, BoxGroup, Imaginary Ventures, Coalition, Conviction, Copper, Positive Sum 12 |
The SEC filing under Lone Palm Labs is dated August 19, 2026, and indicates the funding itself closed in December (prior to the August 2026 disclosure) 1. PitchBook estimated the post-money valuation at over $100M 1.
What Investors Say
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What Founders Say
Co-founder Nathan Sharp on the app’s positioning against algorithmic feeds: “People will still want to see more of their friends.” 1
Sources
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TechCrunch, “Friend-focused photo-sharing app Retro snags $21M,” August 28, 2026, accessed August 2026. https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/28/friend-focused-photo-sharing-app-retro-snags-21m/↩↩↩↩↩↩↩
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Techmeme, “Filing: Lone Palm Labs, the startup behind friend-focused photo sharing app Retro, raised a $21M+ Series A from Thrive Capital and others,” August 28, 2026, accessed August 2026. https://www.techmeme.com/260828/p↩