Yope raises $12.3M to build a private social network without algorithms or ads
TechCrunch AI Sarah Perez
Yope, a startup building a private social network without algorithms or ads, raised $12.3 million in a seed round led by Northzone. The app has nearly 15 million registered users sharing 10–20 million pieces of content daily, with over 50% of users opening it at least five days per week. The funding will support product development, team expansion to the US, and the company's mission to offer young people a privacy-focused alternative to mainstream social platforms.
Why it matters
Yope, a fast-growing social app focused on private groups of friends and family, has raised $12.3 million in seed funding. Instead of chasing creators and algorithmic feeds, the startup is betting that the future of social networking lies in small, private communities powered by messaging, photo sharing, and AI features designed to strengthen real-world relationships.
