Clubhouse, a voice-based social network where users spontaneously engage in voice chats, was the most talked about startup in 2020. In mid-May, the service caused a wave of discussion when American venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, whose portfolio contains BuzzFeed and Coinbase, invested in it.
Investment in Clubhouse totaled $10 million in round A and $2 million in the sale of secondary shares according to Forbes. Investors estimated the application to be worth $100 million, but Forbes reports the service has received offers from other investors who are ready to evaluate the project at up to $200 million.
Clubhouse is still not available in the app stores, and for now, it uses an invite-only model. New users receive a TestFlight link and are personally greeted by the app’s creator, who explains how it works. In this article, you'll get the insights into this secret chat app. If you want to create a similar app, the list of core features of Clubhouse might come in handy.