Startup Name: Heyo
Tagline: Make friends nearby with shared interests and meet people you’ll vibe with
Elevator Pitch: Make friends nearby with similar interests. Meet new people and connect over similar interests, passions, hobbies or obsessions. Get the ball rolling with one of Heyo’s thought-provoking conversation starter questions. No profile pictures, no dating, no ‘relationship status’ – Heyo is for meaningful conversations with the people you are most likely to vibe with. Perfect for expats, international students, travellers or anyone moving to a new city. Find your ideal friends, travel buddies, collaborators, teammates, business partners, playmates, mentors, band members and more.
Meeting new people or making new friends as an adult can prove challenging, especially if you’ve recently relocated. Struggling to find a social scene that you connect with can lead to feelings of isolation or loneliness. New app ‘Heyo’ seeks to help with these issues.
Target Market: expats, international students, travellers and anyone who has recently moved to a new city
How will you make money?: Subscription model
How much capital have you raised?: None
Founder(s) Name: Emma Hoffman (Cofounder)
Website: http://www.heyoconnect.com
Twitter: @heyoconnect
City/Country: Melbourne, Australia
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