IRL

IRL

ConsumerTechSocial MediaB2C

IRL was a social app designed to connect young people and help them discover events, both online and offline. Despite overcoming early pandemic challenges and reaching 20 million users, the company is shutting down due to revelations that 95% of its user base consisted of bots or automated accounts. This led to investigations by the board and the SEC.

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Total raised
Undisclosed
tracked to date
Latest round
more than $200 million
Oct 18, 2026
Known investors
1
led by SoftBank

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Funding history

  1. 1
    more than $200 millionOct 18, 2026

    Led by SoftBank

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Founder

Abraham Shafi
Abraham Shafi
CEO

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  • SSoftBankLead investorVC firm

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