Zoog.AI Overview
Zoog is developing a new storytelling format designed to help kids and their families communicate across the technology gap. The companys platform allows anyone to bring a childrens book to life and become part of the story using innovative tools such as built-in augmented reality masks, machine learning, and animation-creation technologies. Zoog enables the creation of innovative videobooks that kids will love to watch and grandparents, parents, and even educators will enjoy making. The platform was designed with families in mind, particularly young children and their grandparents. Zoog aims to bring generations together in a meaningful way, even when they are physically separated.
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גאווה ישראלית: אלו שלושת הסטארט-אפים שייצגו את ישראל בתחרות ה-Ed-Tech
Three Israeli EdTech startups, Storywizard, Plingo, and Zoog, have made it to the finals of the global BETT competition. Storywizard is an AI platform that revolutionizes language learning by allowing children to create, edit, and illustrate their own bedtime stories. Plingo is an app that teaches English as a second language to children through games. Zoog is an app that makes interaction more attractive for children by offering a variety of content with sound effects and background scenery using augmented reality technology. These startups are expected to bring significant changes in the education sector.
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Zoog’s pandemic-driven pivot to generational communication
Zoog, an AR video communication tool that helps children connect with their grandparents over mobile apps, has raised $720,000 in pre-seed funding. The company was founded in 2020 by Yoav Oren and Matan Guttman in response to the communication challenges brought about by the pandemic. The investment will be used for content creation, development, and marketing. Zoog has also partnered with Snap and started working with DreamWorks and other key brands.
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Israel's Zoog partners with Snap to expand its AR services
Zoog, a childrens videobook creation platform, has announced a partnership with Snap. Users of Zoogs mobile app can bring books to life and become part of the story using AR masks and visual effects. The integration of Snaps Camera Kit into Zoog was a complex process, but the company is now ready to launch Zoog 2.0 with upgrades. Zoogs platform aims to help children communicate with older family members by incorporating AR masks, machine learning, and animation-creation technologies. The partnership with Snap is seen as a major vote of confidence in Zoogs offering. Zoog has also received investment from Comcast NBCUniversal and has content agreements with NBCUniversal, DreamWorks, and a brand partnership with Kelloggs.
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New Startup Zoog Offers Video Services for Baby Boomers to Connect with Their Grandchildren
Zoog, an Israeli startup in the video services industry, offers a service that adapts childrens books to creative video communication. This service is especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing grandparents and other family members to communicate with children remotely. Zoogs solutions also help the older generation relate to their grandchildren. Users can record themselves reading a childrens book and use augmented reality masks and filters to create an interactive experience. Zoog has partnerships with major publishers and recently launched its app with the Atlanta Public School system. The company has raised its pre-seed round from Remagine Ventures, Joy Ventures, and the ZEP Fund, and will begin its seed round in May 2021.
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"We made baby boomers, for the first time, into content creators"
Zoog is a childrens videobook creation platform that aims to connect grandparents with their grandchildren. The platform allows users to record themselves reciting a story and send it to their family members via SMS or message link. Zoog is specifically designed for baby boomers and has gained attention from families, education departments, and publishers. The company has already raised $600,000 in a pre-seed round and is planning to raise a seed round to further develop its platform.
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| Sector | Media & Entertainment Technologies |
Funding
| Total funding | $720K |
| Last funding | Undisclosed |
| Stage | Seed |
| Rounds | 8 |
| Investors | 8 |
Team Members
2
Employees: 11-50
Web & Social Links
| Website | getzoog.com |
| Careers | Careers page |
| App Store | App Store |
Locations
HaBonim St 7, Ramat Gan, Israel
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