Snoop Dogg invested in Reddit when it was still a private startup in 2014; 10 years later, the social platform went public at a multibillion-dollar valuation

Snoop Dogg's early investment in Reddit in 2014 when it was a small but growing company seems to have worked out well for the investor as the firm was valued in billions just a decade later.

In 2014, Snoop Dogg invested in Reddit during a $50 million funding round led by Y Combinator president Sam Altman that valued the company at $500 million. A decade later, Reddit went public at a valuation of roughly $6.4 billion and the early bet paid off superbly. The specific investment sum and financial return of Snoop Dogg have remained private.

Snoop Dogg's connection with Reddit

Snoop Dogg, a frequent and popular user on the platform, used to famously host active Ask Me Anything (AMA) sessions on the platform. Snoop's involvement was a natural fit as he even moderated the r/trees subreddit.

Reddit's valuation

In March 2024, Reddit, which trades under the tiS