Tilt
About Tilt
Tilt is a eCommerce startup based in London, United Kingdom that has raised $47M in venture capital across 3 funding rounds since 2021. The company reached Series B stage in September 2022 with a $3M round led by Earlybird Venture Capital. Tilt's investor base includes 5 institutional funds, with TQ Ventures leading the most recent equity round.
Tilt is an AI-powered live auction app where sellers go live to showcase fashion, sneakers, trading cards, and collectibles while buyers bid in real time. Founded in 2021 by two Revolut alumni and operating as Retro Labs Ltd, Tilt uses AI for instant listing creation, real-time seller coaching, agentic buyer search, and automated clip distribution to Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. The platform operates across the UK, Italy, Spain, and Poland, and charges fees primarily on the buyer side — the same fee model pioneered by Vinted — positioning itself as Europe's leading live-commerce challenger.
Tilt Funding Rounds Timeline
3 rounds · $47M raised · since 2021
| Round | Date | Amount | Valuation | Lead investor | Co-investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Seed | September 2022 | $3M | — | Earlybird Venture Capital | Seedcamp, TQ Ventures |
| Series A | August 2024 | $18M | — | Balderton Capital | TQ Ventures, Earlybird Venture Capital, Seedcamp |
| Series B | June 2026 | $26M | — | TQ Ventures | Vinted Ventures, Balderton Capital, Earlybird Venture Capital, Seedcamp |
Investors in Tilt
5 institutional investors across 3 rounds
Lead investors
Co-investors
Recent news about Tilt
- FundingVinted Ventures backs Revolut mafia duo in $26m raiseJune 2026
Questions about Tilt
How much has Tilt raised?
Tilt has raised $47M across 3 funding rounds since 2021.
Who are the investors of Tilt?
Tilt's investors include TQ Ventures, Balderton Capital, Earlybird Venture Capital, Seedcamp, Vinted Ventures.
When was Tilt's last funding round?
Tilt's most recent round was a $3M Pre-Seed in September 2022, led by Earlybird Venture Capital.
Where is Tilt headquartered?
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