- Raised $150k grant, Oct 2022
About
Hobiz is an Israeli location-based social network that helps people engage in their favorite activities in their surrounding area and find others who share the same hobbies. The platform allows users to form groups to experience, talk about, and share common interests, aiming to broaden experiences and help discover new hobbies. It also provides a platform for private entrepreneurs to offer services within their communities and reach new audiences. The mobile application is available for Android and iOS devices. Hobiz aims to connect users and fight loneliness. The company has over 3,000 communities across Israel and 200 business groups providing services such as personal trainers and yoga instructors. Hobiz has also created three different revenue streams. Hobiz offers a solution to transcend both geographical and emotional barriers, enabling users to connect with others who share similar hobbies while fostering meaningful relationships around their interests. The platform serves as a complimentary resource for service providers to effectively manage and promote their businesses.
Funding history · 1 round · $150K total
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Q&A
- What is Hobiz's primary business?
- Hobiz is a mobile application that connects people with shared interests in their local area to meet in real life. It also offers a marketplace for individuals to turn hobbies into professions and provides services to organizations and municipalities.
- When was Hobiz founded?
- Hobiz was founded in January 2019.
- What is Hobiz's total funding to date?
- Hobiz has raised a total of $150,000 USD.
- When was Hobiz's most recent funding round and what type was it?
- Hobiz's most recent funding was a Grant round in November 2022.
- Who are the co-founders of Hobiz?
- The co-founders of Hobiz are Matan Burstein (CEO), Ido Cohen (CMO), and Amit Kaplan (CTO).
- What is Hobiz's primary sector?
- Hobiz's primary sector is Media & Entertainment Technologies.
- Where is Hobiz headquartered?
- Hobiz is headquartered in Rishon LeTsiyon, Israel.
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External links
| Website | hobizapp.com/ |
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| linkedin.com/company/76357883 | |
| facebook.com/pg/HobiZapp | |
| YouTube | youtube.com/@HobizApp |
| instagram.com/hobizapp |
Identifiers & details
| Founded | 2019 |
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| Employees (exact) | 5 |
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Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | hobizapp.com |
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Certificate / subdomain footprint
| Subdomains | 4 |
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Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)
| Registrar # (ח.פ.) | 516441920 |
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| Status | פעילה |
| Corp type | ישראלית חברה פרטית |
| Incorporated | 2021-07-29 |
| Purpose | לעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי |
| Liability | מוגבלת |
| In violation (unfiled) | no |
| Last annual report | 2026 |
| Active charges / liens | 0 |
| Registry events | 2 — charge (1), annual_report (1) |
| Registered address | סוקולוב 5 ראשון לציון |
Recent registry events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2025-10-13 | סילוק שעבוד |
| 2026-03-10 | דו~ח שנתי |