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Retro is a friends-only photo journaling app that lets you share weekly photo updates with close friends and family.
Seed closed July 2023, led by Thrive Capital.[1][2][3]
Round size and post-money valuation are not publicly disclosed.
Named investors include Thrive Capital, Dylan Field, Scribble Ventures, Box Group, Imaginary Ventures, Coalition, Conviction, Copper, Positive Sum.[1][3]
Nathan Sharp, Co-Founder & CEO[1][6][7][13]
Ryan Olson, Co-Founder & CTO[1][6][7][13]
Maarten Maas, Head of Growth[6][13]
Toki Tanaka, Country Lead Japan[6][13]
Jul 2026 · techcrunch.com
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Retro is a friends-only photo journaling app that lets you share weekly photo updates with close friends and family.
BeReal · bereal.com · Same buyer (consumers seeking authentic photo sharing with close friends) and same job to be done (casual, low-pressure photo sharing without algorithmic feeds).[1]
Locket · locket.com · Same buyer (consumers wanting private photo sharing with close friends) and same workflow (sharing camera roll photos with a small group without a public feed).[1]
Google Photos · photos.google.com · Google Photos launched a 'My Week' feature that closely mirrors Retro's core weekly photo journal format, making it a substitute for the same user behavior.[5]
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Jul 2026 · techbriefly.com
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