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Hobiz

Next generation social network that is connecting people with shared interests in their local area to meet in real life
Startup Pre-Funding Founded 2019 Media & Entertainment Technologies
Last Update Jun 17, 2024 · Claimed

Hobiz News

7 articles
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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Jul 28, 2021 · www.haaretz.co.il
growth-positive
להחזיר את המפגשים האנושיים למציאות
Hobiz, a social networking app for hobbies, is aiming to bring human communication back to real life. The app, created by Israeli entrepreneurs Ido Cohen, Amit Kaplan and Matan Borstein, allows users to find groups and events near them that align with their interests. The app has features designed to help users meet new people, plan, organize, and do things they love in their spare time. Users across Israel have reported making lifelong friends, discovering new sports and hobbies, and even getting married after meeting through Hobiz.
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Apr 8, 2021 · newtov.co.il
הכירו את אפליקציית התחביבים "הוביז" - ניוטוב - חדשות מהימנות לאנשים חיוביים