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Giggles Raises $1M+ in Pre-Seed Funding led by 1kx to expand operations and development efforts.

PRIVATEApr 20, 2026

Amount Raised

$1 Million

Round Type

Pre-Seed

AppsIosSocial Media

Investors

Noar VenturesBain Capital ScoutVirtuals ProtocolNight Capital1kx

Description

Giggles, a San Francisco-based social app that lets users buy and sell stakes in videos, raised $1M+ in Pre-Seed funding. The round was led by 1kx with participation from various investors. The company aims to use the funds to expand operations and enhance development efforts. Giggles opened its beta in August 2025 and has seen significant user interest.

Quick answer

Giggles raised $1 Million in a Pre-Seed round, dated April 20, 2026. Investors: Noar Ventures, Bain Capital Scout, Virtuals Protocol, Night Capital and 1kx.

How much did Giggles raise?
Giggles raised $1 Million in a Pre-Seed round on April 20, 2026.
Who invested in Giggles?
Noar Ventures, Bain Capital Scout, Virtuals Protocol, Night Capital and 1kx are named as investors in this round.
What does Giggles do?
Giggles is a social app that allows users to buy and sell stakes in videos.
Where is Giggles based and how big is it?
Fundz records about 7 employees.
Who are the decision-makers at Giggles?
Fundz holds 1 contact at Giggles, including the Co-Founder & CEO. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

Source: Fundz verified event record.

Who else raised in Apps and Ios around the same time

Companies in the same sectors as Giggles that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.

  • Supabase raised $500M (Series F) on June 4, 2026.
  • Lobster raised an undisclosed amount (Seed) on June 1, 2026.
  • Mediads raised $3.5M (Seed) on May 19, 2026.
  • Status AI raised $17M (Seed) on May 19, 2026.
  • ThoroughCare raised $2.3M (Seed) on May 8, 2026.
  • Soloband Games raised an undisclosed amount (Series A) on April 27, 2026.

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Company Information

Company

Giggles

About

Giggles is a social app that allows users to buy and sell stakes in videos. The platform enables users to discover and trade content, forming markets around popular videos, memes, news, and creators. Launched in beta in August 2025, it has gained significant traction with nearly 30,000 daily active users. The app is preparing for a broader release on iOS, Android, and web platforms.

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