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Hornet
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Hornet is a social networking and chat app for gay men and the broader queer community, offering messaging, a content feed, short videos, and discovery features. It has over 100 million users worldwide and emphasizes privacy and community moderation.
Founders & leadership
Investors · 4
How we know: open dataset · 500 Global portfolio 2026-08 · Not right? Tell us
How we know: Ventech China's portfolio page · funding news · prnewswire.com · Not right? Tell us
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Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$8M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2016
- $8MSeries ANov 2016 · 2 sources
Ventech China (lead)
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Hornet do?
- Hornet is a social networking and chat app for gay men and the broader queer community, offering messaging, a content feed, short videos, and discovery features. It has over 100 million users worldwide and emphasizes privacy and community moderation.
- Who founded Hornet?
- Hornet was founded by Christof Wittig.
- Who are Hornet's investors?
- Hornet's investors include 500 Global, Moai Capital, Ventech China, 4BIO Capital.
- How much funding has Hornet raised?
- Hornet has disclosed $8M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.