Hobiz

Hobiz Overview

Hobiz is a mobile application that helps people find other people around their geographical location who share the same hobby and engage in activities with them. Users can explore the map to find groups and events near them based on their favorite hobbies and then join the groups to chat and schedule meetups in real-life. Every week, thousands of people are using Hobiz to find other people and set up events, gatherings, and other various activities within their surrounding area. Business B2B2C: Hobiz offers a marketplace for people who want to turn their hobby into a profession or a 2nd income and reach new customers around them. Business B2B/G: Hobiz offers organizations and municipals unique services to reach their communities and get insights into what’s going on in the city. Israel was used as a POC for Hobiz which generated over 6,000 Hobiz communities and 500 business groups that provide hobby services such as personal trainers, Yoga instructors etc.

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May 7, 2023 · www.ynet.co.il

זה כמו אפליקציית היכרויות, אבל של תחביבים

Nov 6, 2022 · www.mako.co.il

growth-positive

N12 - הסטארט-אפ שיחזיר את כולנו לעולם האמיתי

Hobiz, an Israeli start-up, is aiming to bring people back to real-world interactions by connecting them based on location and shared hobbies. The companys technology provides a dynamic and fast solution for locating people with shared interests in close geographical proximity. Hobiz has been defined as the next generation of social networks, with a vision to be the social network of the future. The company has already seen success in Israel and plans to replicate this success globally, starting with a pilot in Florida by the end of the year. Hobiz is currently in a funding round to attract investors before it expands its operations to other cities around the world.

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Mar 10, 2022 · www.i24news.tv

Israeli app aims to connect users and fight loneliness - I24NEWS

Feb 28, 2022 · www.tech12.co.il

growth-positive

הטכנולוגיה שיבשה את חיי החברה שלנו. האם היא גם זו...

The article discusses the impact of technology on social interactions and introduces Hobiz, a new social networking start-up aimed at facilitating real-life social interactions and activities. The author, who is one of the founders of Hobiz, expresses concern about the increasing dependence on screens and the decline of face-to-face interactions. He believes that while technology will continue to influence our lives and change old habits and entire cultures, the basic human need for friendships and human connections in the real world will always remain. Hobiz is presented as a solution to this problem, providing a platform for people to pursue meetings, activities, and social interactions.

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Nov 4, 2021 · forbes.co.il

growth-positive

"השאיפה שלנו היא שאנשים יחליפו את הרדיפה אחרי לייקים באינטראקציות בעולם האמיתי" - Forbes Israel

The article discusses the story of the new social networking platform, Hobiz. The founders, Idan Cohen, Amit Kaplan, and Matan Borstein, created the platform to help people find partners based on shared interests and geographic location. The platform experienced initial difficulties and was further impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, they adapted the app to the pandemic era and saw user growth. Hobiz aims to bridge the gap between the virtual and real world, facilitating real-world interactions. The founders believe that the app has great demand in the market, especially among younger generations. They have received positive feedback and are confident in the apps potential to contribute significantly to society.

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Employees: 1-10

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Sokolov Street 5, Rishon LeTsiyon, Israel

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