With AI taking over feeds and the biggest social media platforms feeling less social than ever, there’s an opportunity for a breakthrough startup.
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Business Insider wants to know: Who is backing those companies?
Some venture capitalists are on the hunt for the “next big thing” in consumer technology — even as VC interest in the broader consumer category is in flux.
There are new social networking startups vying to be the next generation’s Facebook, Tumblr, or TikTok. The space is also brimming with new companies trying to disrupt dating and day-to-day life with AI assistants that help you navigate your in-real-life relationships and plans.
We’re publishing our third annual list of investors funding innovative startups building technology that’s advancing the internet, and meeting the needs of people who want to feel more connected (whether that’s online or IRL).
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In 2025, the investors Business Insider highlighted were placing bets in categories like IRL social, vibe coding, and platforms for niche interests or communities.
This year, we want to know which leading investors are backing social and consumer-facing internet startups, and where they are placing their bets.
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Please submit your ideas through this form (or below) by June 4:
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