Phia raises $35 million: Phoebe Gates' startup draws major investors

2026-02-03 - 13:15

Phoebe Gates' shopping startup, Phia, has secured $35 million in funding. The app and browser extension helps shoppers find sustainable and affordable alternatives. Her father, tech titan Bill Gates, has lent his expertise, even working a customer service shift to understand user needs. Phia, co-founded with Sophia Kianni, boasts hundreds of thousands of users and significant revenue growth.