Head of Corporate Development, Whatnot
$260-345k
+ Equity
More information about location
Live stream platform & marketplace
Job no longer available
Live stream platform & marketplace
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$260-345k
+ Equity
More information about location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To enable anyone to turn their passion into a business and bring people together through commerce.
Role
Who you are
- As our next Head of Corporate Development you should have a proven corporate development track record with the vision, gravitas, and execution to lead a high-impact function at a late-stage, hyper-growth marketplace
- 12+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or venture capital, with a strong preference for operating experience in technology, e-commerce, or marketplaces
- Proven ability to source, negotiate, and close complex acquisitions, partnerships, and strategic investments
- Demonstrated success presenting to and collaborating with CEOs on strategic initiatives
- Exceptional financial acumen, with mastery in valuation, modeling, and transaction structuring
- Deep and trusted network across technology founders, investors, and executives
- Experience leading post-merger integration and delivering tangible operational and strategic synergies
- Highly effective communication skills with the executive presence to influence across C-suite, board, and external stakeholders
- A builder mindset—excited to grow Whatnot’s corporate development function into a strategic powerhouse
What the job involves
- As Head of Corporate Development, you will own the full M&A, strategic partnerships, and inorganic growth agenda for Whatnot
- Reporting directly to the executive team, you will drive high-impact initiatives that shape the company’s category leadership, geographic expansion, and long-term enterprise value creation
- You will serve as the principal architect of our external growth strategy, partnering closely with the CEO, CPO and General Counsel to identify transformative opportunities
- You’ll bring an exceptional track record of dealmaking, a deep network across venture, commerce, and technology, and the judgment to evaluate, negotiate, and integrate businesses that accelerate our mission
- Strategic Roadmap Leadership – Define and continuously refine Whatnot’s corporate development strategy in alignment with the company’s broader objectives
- Deal Origination & Sourcing – Leverage your established network across founders, investors, and industry operators to proactively identify opportunities across geographies, categories, and capabilities
- Executive-Level Deal Leadership – Lead all phases of M&A and strategic partnership processes: sourcing, diligence, valuation, structuring, negotiation, and execution
- Integration & Value Realization – Partner with functional executives (Finance, Legal, Product, Engineering) to ensure seamless integration and maximize operational, cultural, and financial synergies
- Market & Competitive Intelligence – Track industry trends, competitive dynamics, and adjacencies to inform executive decision-making and investment priorities
- Leadership & Team Building – Build and lead a high-performing Corporate Development team, mentoring future dealmakers while fostering a culture of strategic rigor and execution excellence
Our take
Live shopping is changing the way people engage with eCommerce and Whatnot is one of the key platforms driving this shift. The company operates across the US, UK, and Europe, where millions of people connect each day to buy, sell, and build communities around shared interests.
Founded in 2019, Whatnot allows real-time auctions where buyers can watch sellers showcase products and share their expertise, creating a more interactive and personal shopper experience. Sellers include individual creators and small businesses who use live shows to reach audiences and grow their online presence.
As of 2025, the company reports over $6B in sales, with sellers earning significantly more on average than other major marketplaces. And with a range of investor support, Whatnot is committed to developing new ways to make online shopping more social and community-driven.
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Insights
54% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Oct 2025
$225m
SERIES F
Jan 2025
$265m
SERIES E
Total funding: $974.2m
Company benefits
- Wellness: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. We also cover some of the cost for your dependents as well.
- Compensation: Generous compensation, including a competitive base salary and equity. Whatnot offers monthly reimbursement for internet and phone costs, along with a one-time home office set-up allowance. Whatnot offers a pension plan and matches employee contributions of up to 4% of the employee’s base salary.
- Recharge: Whatnot gives you the freedom to take time off as you see fit. And, we take company-wide Winter and Summer breaks so we can recharge. Whatnot provides a monthly allowance for wellness expenses. We know that to take care of our customers, we have to take care of ourselves. Supplemental health and life insurance coverage comes standard at Whatnot. 16 weeks of paid parental leave, and an additional one-month gradual return-to-work period.* Plus an additional childcare allowance, and a lifetime allowance for family planning, including adoption and fertility expenses. *The leave allowances provided by Whatnot may be dictated / informed by your country’s legal requirements,
- Flexibility: As a remote co-located team, we’re inspired by innovation and anchored in our values. With hubs in the US, UK, Germany, Ireland, and Poland, we’re building the future of online marketplaces –together.
Company values
- Always listen to customers
- Move uncomfortably fast
- Prioritize impact ruthlessly
- Own everything and nothing
- Set crazy goals
- Provide extreme transparency
- Optimize for the upside
- Team over ego
- Figure it out
- Deeply understand why
- Have fun & be kind
Company HQ
Venice, Los Angeles, CA
Articles
Leadership
Grant LaFontaine
(Co-Founder & CEO)Former Product Marketing Manager at Google, Project Manager at Facebook. Also co-founded Kit.
Logan Head
(Co-Founder & CTO)Experience in Engineering, including at Maker's Row, Factr, and Flight Club. Former Senior Product Manager at GOAT.
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