Popshop Live
Popshop Live is a US-based livestream shopping platform that enables individuals and small businesses to sell products such as comic books, fashion, beauty, and DIY crafts directly to consumers via interactive live video. Founded in 2016 by Danielle (Dan Dan) Li, the company built a mobile-first marketplace blending social, e-commerce, and entertainment. In August 2023, Popshop Live's assets were acquired by CommentSold to form an end-to-end creator commerce platform branded 'Popshoplive Powered by CS', with founder Dan Dan Li continuing as Chief Innovation Officer of the combined entity.
Acquired
Popshop Live has been acquired
This company is no longer available on our private secondary market.
Overview
Company data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Founded
2016
Employees
10–49
Total Funding
$24.5M
2 rounds
Latest Valuation
$0.1B
July 8, 2021
Funding
Total raised $24.5M across 2 rounds
Funding data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Last updated 06-25-2026
Latest Round
Type
Series A
Date
July 8, 2021
Amount
$20M
Valuation
$0.1B
Lead Investors
| Date | Round | Amount Raised | Valuation | Lead Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 8, 2021 | Series A | $20M | $0.1B | Benchmark |
| 2020 | Seed | $4.5M | — | Floodgate |
Leadership
Danielle (Dan Dan) Li
Founder & CEO (became Chief Innovation Officer of CommentSold post-acquisition)
Competitors
Competitor list is illustrative and may be incomplete, stale, or erroneous.
Whatnot
US livestream shopping marketplace focused on collectibles, fashion, and community-driven categories.
NTWRK
Mobile livestream shopping platform focused on streetwear, sneakers, art, and pop-culture drops.
TalkShopLive
Livestream shopping network used by celebrities, brands, and publishers to host shoppable shows.
CommentSold
Live commerce SaaS platform for retailers; acquired Popshop Live in 2023 to combine into 'Popshoplive Powered by CS'.
TikTok Shop
In-app live and social commerce experience inside TikTok competing for live-shopping creators and audiences.
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