District, a Los Angeles, California-based AI-powered commerce platform, has raised $14.7 million in Seed funding.
Investors
The round was led by Andreessen Horowitz and Kindred Ventures, with participation from Greylock Partners, SV Angel, 20VC, Maria Raga, Gokul Rajaram, Deborah Liu, Imran Khan, Jacob Andreou, Peter Sellis, Josh Siegel, Jaren Glover, Soleio, and others.
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is a venture capital firm that backs bold entrepreneurs shaping the future through technology. Founded in 2009, the firm manages multiple funds across stages, sectors, and geographies, with over $46 billion in committed capital. a16z invests in seed- to growth-stage companies across AI, bio + healthcare, consumer, crypto, enterprise, fintech, gaming, infrastructure, and companies building toward American dynamism.
Kindred Ventures is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm founded in 2014 that specializes in earliest-stage investments, supporting founders from the pre-seed and seed stages through Series A. The firm has backed over 100 companies and invests across diverse sectors, including artificial intelligence, fintech, healthcare, climate tech, and crypto.
District Use of Funds
The company will use the funding to invest in AI-driven commerce tools, expand operational services, and scale its platform to support businesses of all sizes.
About District
Founded by Snap alumni Eddie Koai, Patrick Mandia, and Khoi Tran, District is an AI-powered commerce platform designed to help anyone build and grow a world-class commerce business. The company enables creators, entrepreneurs, and brands to build customizable online commerce experiences without coding or engineering resources. Its platform includes AI-powered storefront generation, commerce management tools, and backend operational services such as fraud prevention, payments, dispute resolution, and customer support. District also supports features such as live shopping, auctions, subscriptions, and community-driven commerce experiences for businesses seeking greater ownership and flexibility.
Funding Details
Company: District
Raised: $14.7M
Round: Seed
Funding Date: May 2026
Lead Investors: Andreessen Horowitz, Kindred Ventures
Additional Investors: Greylock Partners, SV Angel, 20VC, Maria Raga, Gokul Rajaram, Deborah Liu, Imran Khan, Jacob Andreou, Peter Sellis, Josh Siegel, Jaren Glover, Soleio, and others
Company Website: https://www.district.net/
Software Category: AI Commerce Platform
Source: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260506903958/en