Photo-sharing app Retro raises $21M in Series A funding round

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Retro, a photo-sharing app designed around close friend groups, has secured over $21 million in Series A funding. The app was built by former Instagram employees. The capital injection marks a significant milestone for the startup as it looks to grow its platform. Retro differentiates itself by focusing on private, friend-centered photo sharing rather than broad social media audiences.

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