Soldsie Raises $1 Million to Turn Facebook Comments into Dollar Signs

Soldsie, a service for making purchases within Facebook comments, has raised $1 million from FundersClub 500 Startups, and e.ventures, the company announced today. The purchasing method mimics the natural interactions that people have with their friends on Facebook. "It's fun, it's conversational, and it's visible," said Soldsie CEO Chris Bennett in a phone interview.

Soldsie, a service for making purchases within Facebook comments, has raised $1 million from FundersClub 500 Startups, and e.ventures, the company announced today.

The purchasing method mimics the natural interactions that people have with their friends on Facebook. “It’s fun, it’s conversational, and it’s visible,” said Soldsie CEO Chris Bennett in a phone interview.

Merchants, brands, and small business owners can use Soldsie to post their items for sale on Facebook. When shoppers type “sold” into the comments, the item goes straight to their shopping carts.

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