# Spotted

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/spotted

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Mannheim, Germany
- Website: www.joinspotted.com
- Total disclosed funding: $15M
- Latest round: Series A (Jun 17, 2015)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Spotted GmbH offers a unique platform that helps users reconnect with individuals encountered in real-life settings, transforming missed opportunities into potential relationships through its innovative app.Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Mannheim, Germany, Spotted GmbH focuses on enabling users to identify and connect with people they have crossed paths with in social environments. The company has undergone significant growth, culminating in a Series A funding round that raised USD 14.5 mn, led by Media Ventures. The founders, Christian Kapp, Kreshnik Myftari, Nicolas Amann, Taylor Deubel, and Tung Nguyen, have collectively contributed to Spotted's vision for social interaction. As of October 2022, Spotted GmbH was acquired by dua AG, a portfolio company of AllianceBlock.Spotted offers the Spotted app, designed to help users reconnect with people met in various real-life settings such as cafés, gyms, and parks. The app allows users to keep their location active and send 'Spotted' messages to individuals who caught their attention, fostering conversations around shared experiences in urban environments. The platform targets individuals looking for genuine connections and social experiences, accessible in major urban centers across Europe and North America.Spotted generates revenue primarily through a subscription-based service that provides users access to premium features. Subscribers can send unlimited Spotted messages and gain profile boosts to enhance visibility on the platform. The pricing structure is designed to accommodate a diverse demographic, allowing for flexibility and increased user engagement, emphasizing the platform's core mission of facilitating real-life connections.Following the recent acquisition by dua AG in October 2022, Spotted GmbH is poised for expansion into new markets. Plans include launching additional features for the app and targeting growth in both European and North American urban centers by late 2023. The funding from the Series A round, amounting to USD 14.5 mn, will support these initiatives, enabling Spotted to enhance its platform and broaden its user base.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jun 17, 2015, $15M — Media Ventures

## Investors

- Media Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/media-ventures) — Series A