Startup Roundup – 28th June
Social Discovery Insights is constantly on the lookout for new players, disruptive business models, and innovative technologies, in the social discovery market.
- MeWe: A leading decentralized social network, championing user privacy with a community-focused approach. With over 20 million users and 700,000+ interest groups, MeWe connects people through shared passions without ads, targeting, or an addictive algorithm-based feed. Users enjoy features like private and open groups and a chat feature.
- CheckN: By providing a platform that lists nearby activities, CheckN encourages users to step out and socialize in real life. Officially launching this summer, the app aims to simplify the way people find and join local events and meetups to expand their social circle.
- BARQ!: The go-to app for the global furry community, it offers a social platform for those who are actively interested in anthropomorphic animal characters. With over 175,000 users worldwide, BARQ! connects furries through interactive features and community events. Users can share art, plan meetups, and engage in discussions around this subculture.
In Case You Missed It! Here’s last week’s Startup Roundup:
- Whee: A new photo-sharing app quietly launched by ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company. For now, it’s available outside the U.S. on Android, with an interface very similar to Instagram but focusing on a more personal experience with a friends-only approach. Its simple UI features tabs for camera, feed, and messages. While clearly positioned to be an Instagram competitor, Bytedance has yet to comment on its release.
- Daylyy: Removing the pressure to curate and edit, Daylyy encourages its users to share unfiltered moments through casual daily updates. It focuses on genuine, everyday experiences for authentic connections. Like a daily content journal for its users, there are no filters and posts are intended to be shared in real-time.
- Riff Raff: Made for musicians of all levels, Riff Raff allows its users to share video covers, connect with fellow music fans, and climb the community’s charts. It encourages music practice with challenges, coaching, and rewards. It seeks to improve inspiration and motivation by turning music-making into a collaborative and socially fun experience.
