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The best new products in tech
Product Hunt surfaces the best new products, every day. It's a place for product-loving enthusiasts to share and geek out about the latest mobile apps, websites, hardware projects, and tech creations.
Community members can submit, browse, vote and comment on daily submissions of products and collections of products. They also get the opportunity to interact directly with product creators, investors, journalists, as well as, an active community of people who are passionate about products.
Product Hunt has raised $6.1M across 2 funding rounds.
Key people at Product Hunt.
Product Hunt was founded in 2013 by Ryan Hoover (Founder).
Product Hunt has raised $6.1M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Product Hunt has raised $6.1M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $6.0M Series A in October 2014.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2014 | $6M Series A | — | Andreessen Horowitz, Factorial, Scrum Ventures, Think + Ventures, Bruno Bowden, David Hauser, ED Baker, Georges Harik, Loic LE Meur, Pete Cashmore, Rashaun Williams, Stuart Coulson, YEE LEE | Announced |
| Aug 1, 2014 | $120K Seed | — | ALT Capital, Bridge Angel Investors, Factorial, FF Venture Capital, Great Oaks Venture Capital, Outlander Labs, Primetime Partners, Scrum Ventures, Seven Seven SIX, Slow Ventures, Tribeca Venture Partners, Weekend Fund, Y Combinator, ED Baker, Georges Harik, Loic LE Meur, Pete Cashmore, Rashaun Williams, SAM Altman | Announced |
Key people at Product Hunt.
Product Hunt was founded in 2013 by Ryan Hoover (Founder).
Product Hunt has raised $6.1M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Product Hunt's investors include Andreessen Horowitz, Factorial, Scrum Ventures, Think + Ventures, Bruno Bowden, David Hauser, Ed Baker, Georges Harik, Loic Le Meur, Pete Cashmore, Rashaun Williams, Stuart Coulson.
Product Hunt is a dynamic online platform and community that curates and showcases the best new tech products daily, including apps, websites, hardware, and innovative tools. It serves as a launchpad for startups and makers to gain exposure, attract early adopters, and receive valuable feedback from a highly engaged audience of tech enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, investors, and industry professionals[1][2][3]. For startups, Product Hunt helps validate ideas, build initial user bases, and generate buzz that can lead to funding and partnerships. For the broader tech ecosystem, it acts as a discovery hub that accelerates innovation diffusion and connects creators with potential customers and collaborators.
Founded in 2013 by Ryan Hoover, Product Hunt began as a side project while he was Director of Product at PlayHaven. The platform quickly gained traction by curating a daily list of emerging tech products and fostering a respectful, high-caliber community of makers and early adopters[4][5]. Over time, it evolved from a modest blog-linked project into a key influencer in the startup ecosystem, becoming a go-to destination for discovering the "next big thing" in technology. Its growth was fueled by its unique community-driven model and the increasing demand for platforms that spotlight innovation outside traditional media channels.
Product Hunt rides the wave of democratized innovation and the growing appetite for early access to cutting-edge technology. Its timing coincided with the rise of startups seeking direct channels to reach users and investors without relying solely on traditional media or advertising. Market forces such as the proliferation of indie makers, the rise of SaaS and mobile apps, and the increasing importance of community validation work strongly in its favor. By spotlighting emerging products daily, Product Hunt influences trends, helps surface disruptive technologies, and fosters a culture of rapid iteration and user-centric development within the tech ecosystem[1][2][4].
Looking ahead, Product Hunt is poised to deepen its role as a critical launchpad for innovation, potentially expanding features that enhance product discovery, community interaction, and data-driven insights for makers. Trends such as AI, Web3, and decentralized tech will likely feature prominently on the platform, reflecting broader shifts in technology. Its influence may grow as it continues to connect startups with early adopters and investors, shaping the trajectory of new tech products and startups worldwide. For investors and founders alike, Product Hunt remains a vital barometer of emerging tech trends and a powerful tool for gaining early traction[1][2][6].
