In 2023, ex-Instagram employees launched a new app called Retro. It's one of many new social media apps taking on Big Tech platforms.
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A social media app that feels like the old Instagram days raised $21 million
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Sydney Bradley
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Retro, a friend-focused photo-sharing app built by former Instagram employees, has raised more than $21 million in Series A…
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