UAE-founded social media group app ASKWHO raises seed funding

• ASKWHO, the UAE-based social media group app, has successfully raised a One Million US Dollars seed round from a number of well-known angel investors.
• Founded in 2019 by Michael Askew and Matthew Gaziano, ASKWHO aims to help users make friends with like-minded individuals and create a more connected community.
• ASKWHO plans to use the recent investment to accelerate its growth and strengthen its position as the go-to social app for the region.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: ASKWHO, the UAE’s most innovative social media group app, has successfully raised One Million US Dollars from a series of well-known angel investors during its latest funding round.

Designed to improve people’s mental health and promote a sense of community, ASKWHO invites users to join localised group discussion pages that focus on particular interests such as fitness, outdoors, art, lifestyle, travel and wellness within a certain city.

This organised, topic-based format makes it easy for users to meet like-minded individuals, see posts about things that interest them, share tips, gain knowledge and feel a better sense of belonging. Most of all, ASKWHO aims to help people turn online friends into real ones.

Michael Askew, CEO of ASKWHO, said: “Communities are so important and they have been around since the beginning of time. So, we want to provide our users with a ‘home from home’, a place they can belong to and depend on. We alleviate the pain points caused by current social media applications and promote doing more together in real life”.

Indeed, ASKWHO is the result of years of hard work, research, iterations and countless hours of speaking to people through interviews, surveys and focus groups.

Matthew Gaziano, COO of ASKWHO, said: “We’re excited to continue our growth and build on our current success. We hope to become the region’s market leader in the social media sector.”

ASKWHO is a valuable resource for expats who have just moved to the region, or for those who have been here for years and are looking to make new friends. Plus, with the new trend for home and hybrid-working making it more difficult for many adults to make friends within the workplace, the service provided by the application is arguably more vital than ever. 

Proving the need for such an application within the region, ASKWHO’s key metrics are on par with Facebook, whilst they surpass those recorded by LinkedIn, Reddit, Discord, Twitter and other leading social media platforms.

The ground-breaking application is available to download for free from the App Store, and it will also be featured very soon on Google Play. Users can also unlock additional features when they upgrade to a premium account for AED 24.99 per month.

ASKWHO joins a growing list of start-ups that are thriving after launching into the region’s vibrant ecosystem. ASKWHO also bolsters Dubai’s reputation as a leading destination for talent and entrepreneurs.

To find out more, please visit www.askwho.com. 

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About ASKWHO

ASKWHO, the social media group app, was launched in Dubai in October 2021. Designed to help users make meaningful connections with like-minded individuals and turn virtual friends into real ones, it provides a safe, nurturing spaces for people with all kinds of interests.

With an average audience age of 30, ASKWHO is designed for everyone, no matter where they are from or what their background is. Welcoming and supportive, ASKWHO wants to bring the ‘social’ element back into social media.

ASKWHO is available to download for free from the App Store and it will also be featured very soon on Google Play. Users can also unlock additional features when they upgrade to a premium account for AED 24.99 per month.

Website: https://askwho.com 
Social media: @askwhoapp

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