Last updated 2026-06-18
- Raised $1M funding round, Jun 2016
- Raised $1M funding round, Dec 2015
Total raised
$2.0M
Last: 2016-06
Stage
Seed
Founded
2015
Headcount
1
HQ
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Sector
Aerospace, Defense & HLS
About
Sidekix is a navigation app designed specifically for users traveling on foot in cities. The app helps users find interesting places and events within walking distance and suggests interesting routes based on the users interests, such as food, nightlife, art, or shopping. Sidekix can determine the streets with the best lighting, the most open businesses, or the greatest number of historic sites, as well as point out amenities such as the highest-rated coffee shop along the way. Sidekix was developed by WEGO as One.
Funding history · 2 rounds · $2.0M total
2016-06
2015-12
$1.0M
Q&A
- What is Sidekix's primary business?
- Sidekix is a navigation app designed for urban pedestrians, helping users find interesting places and events within walking distance and suggesting routes based on interests such as food, nightlife, art, or shopping.
- When was Sidekix founded?
- Sidekix was founded in January 2015.
- What is the current status of Sidekix?
- Sidekix is currently inactive, having ceased operations in September 2019.
- How much total funding has Sidekix raised?
- Sidekix has raised a total of $2,000,000.
- When was Sidekix's last funding round and who participated?
- Sidekix's last funding round was in June 2016, with participation from Square Peg.
- Who are the founders of Sidekix?
- The founders of Sidekix are Miron Perel (Co-founder & CEO), Jenny Drezin (Founder & CMO), and Eli Baram (Co-founder & CTO).
- What was Sidekix's primary market sector?
- Sidekix's primary market sector was Aerospace, Defense & HLS, with additional sectors including Media & Entertainment Technologies and Communication & Navigation.
Team · 3
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Aerospace, Defense & HLS
Sub-sectors
Aerospace, Defense & HLSSpace TechCommunication & NavigationMedia & Entertainment TechnologiesDigital Content Engagement & EntertainmentDigital Content Distribution
Technologies
Platforms & InterfacesMobile
Target customers
ConsumersRecreational & LifestyleTravellers & Tourists
Business model
B2C
Tags
mobile-applicationssocial-mediasmart-citygpsnavigationrecommendationssafetylocation-basedpersonalizationlifestyletourismtraveltech
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External links
| Website | getsidekix.com/ |
|---|---|
| linkedin.com/company/10231396 | |
| facebook.com/getsidekix | |
| YouTube | youtube.com/channel/UCmuwU9AzkgDvbdINOJwSKTA |
Identifiers & details
| Former names | Wego |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2015-1 |
| Employees (exact) | 1 |
| Status reason | Non Active, Sep 2019 ceased to operate |