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Shapr was started in 2015 by Ludovic Huraux, Jonathan Rogez, Cyril Ferey, Vincent Bobin and Thomas Bouttefort. The app's initial launch was funded through a 2015 seed round of $3 million.<ref>{{cite web|title=Shapr Raises $3 Million For Its Business Networking Mobile App|url=https://techcrunch.com/2015/01/20/shapr-raises-3-million-for-its-business-networking-mobile-app/|website=[[TechCrunch]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Shapr raises $3M to connect you with your professional network’s ‘friends of friends’|url=https://venturebeat.com/2015/01/20/shapr-raises-3m-to-connect-you-with-your-professional-networks-friends-of-friends/|website=[[VentureBeat]]|date=20 January 2015}}</ref> The team announced an additional raise of $4 million in 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=Shapr, le nouveau projet du fondateur d'Attractive World|url=https://business.lesechos.fr/entrepreneurs/financer-sa-creation/0211380975123-l-application-de-networking-shapr-leve-4-millions-300880.php|website=[[Les Échos (newspaper)|Les Échos]]|language=fr}}</ref> In June 2017, Shapr announced a Series A raise of $9.5 million.<ref>{{cite web|title=Professional networking app Shapr gathers $9.5 mln|url=https://www.pehub.com/2017/06/professional-networking-app-shapr-gathers-9-5-mln/|website=PE Hub|date=27 June 2017}}</ref> |
Shapr was started in 2015 by Ludovic Huraux, Jonathan Rogez, Cyril Ferey, Vincent Bobin and Thomas Bouttefort. The app's initial launch was funded through a 2015 seed round of $3 million.<ref>{{cite web|title=Shapr Raises $3 Million For Its Business Networking Mobile App|url=https://techcrunch.com/2015/01/20/shapr-raises-3-million-for-its-business-networking-mobile-app/|website=[[TechCrunch]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Shapr raises $3M to connect you with your professional network’s ‘friends of friends’|url=https://venturebeat.com/2015/01/20/shapr-raises-3m-to-connect-you-with-your-professional-networks-friends-of-friends/|website=[[VentureBeat]]|date=20 January 2015}}</ref> The team announced an additional raise of $4 million in 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=Shapr, le nouveau projet du fondateur d'Attractive World|url=https://business.lesechos.fr/entrepreneurs/financer-sa-creation/0211380975123-l-application-de-networking-shapr-leve-4-millions-300880.php|website=[[Les Échos (newspaper)|Les Échos]]|language=fr}}</ref> In June 2017, Shapr announced a Series A raise of $9.5 million.<ref>{{cite web|title=Professional networking app Shapr gathers $9.5 mln|url=https://www.pehub.com/2017/06/professional-networking-app-shapr-gathers-9-5-mln/|website=PE Hub|date=27 June 2017}}</ref> |
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==Work== |
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Shapr uses [[LinkedIn]] to build a user profile with basic data including the user's photo and job title. Users then add up to ten interests. From there, Shapr's smart algorithm curates a daily batch of 10-20 profiles of relevant and active users nearby who share similar interests and goals.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Shaw|first1=Dougal|title=Would you go on a 'business date'?|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/business-37764750|website=BBC News|date=26 November 2016}}</ref> When users share interests, these are displayed in orange while viewing a user's profile.<ref>{{cite web|title=Like LinkedIn, But With A More Intimate, Meaningful Network Of Connections|url=https://www.fastcompany.com/3041091/this-startup-intends-to-be-an-intimate-version-of-linkedin-with-more-meaningful-work-connect|website=Fast Company|date=20 January 2015}}</ref> Users can swipe right or click "Meet" on profiles when they hope to connect. Users can then pick a ready-to-go conversation starter to say hello and set up a time to continue the conversation offline.<ref>{{cite web|title=Swipe Right for the Corner Office|url=https://www.wired.com/story/swipe-right-for-the-corner-office/|website=WIRED}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Zimmerman|first1=Kaytie|title=This App Makes Professional Networking As Easy As Swiping Right|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/kaytiezimmerman/2016/12/22/this-app-makes-professional-networking-as-easy-as-swiping-right/#e9158350a227|website=Forbes|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Neal|first1=Brandi|title=This App Takes The Work Out Of Networking|url=https://www.bustle.com/p/this-genius-app-takes-the-work-out-of-networking-67785|website=Bustle|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Shapr Helping Break the Networking Glass Ceiling |url=https://www.ebony.com/career-finance/your-money/shapr-helping-break-the-networking-glass-ceiling |website=Ebony magazine |date=13 August 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Network In Your Pajamas With Shapr |url=http://www.bkmag.com/2018/01/12/shapr-networking-app/ |website=Brooklyn Magazine |date=12 January 2018}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 10:04, 6 September 2018
| Developer(s) | Ludovic Huraux, Jonathan Rogez, Cyril Ferey, Vincent Bobin and Thomas Bouttefort |
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| Operating system | Various |
| Type | Social networking service |
Shapr is a professional networking app, uses an algorithm to suggest professionals with matching interests and similar professional goals.[1][2] Shapr is headquartered in Paris, France.
Shapr was started in 2015 by Ludovic Huraux, Jonathan Rogez, Cyril Ferey, Vincent Bobin and Thomas Bouttefort. The app's initial launch was funded through a 2015 seed round of $3 million.[3][4] The team announced an additional raise of $4 million in 2016.[5] In June 2017, Shapr announced a Series A raise of $9.5 million.[6]
Work
Shapr uses LinkedIn to build a user profile with basic data including the user's photo and job title. Users then add up to ten interests. From there, Shapr's smart algorithm curates a daily batch of 10-20 profiles of relevant and active users nearby who share similar interests and goals.[7] When users share interests, these are displayed in orange while viewing a user's profile.[8] Users can swipe right or click "Meet" on profiles when they hope to connect. Users can then pick a ready-to-go conversation starter to say hello and set up a time to continue the conversation offline.[9][10][11][12][13]
References
- ^ "Toronto professionals swear by this networking app". Toronto Life. 8 March 2018.
- ^ Kadet, Anne (14 March 2017). "Professional-Networking App Makes Some Quirky Connections". Wall Street Journal.
- ^ "Shapr Raises $3 Million For Its Business Networking Mobile App". TechCrunch.
- ^ "Shapr raises $3M to connect you with your professional network's 'friends of friends'". VentureBeat. 20 January 2015.
- ^ "Shapr, le nouveau projet du fondateur d'Attractive World". Les Échos (in French).
- ^ "Professional networking app Shapr gathers $9.5 mln". PE Hub. 27 June 2017.
- ^ Shaw, Dougal (26 November 2016). "Would you go on a 'business date'?". BBC News.
- ^ "Like LinkedIn, But With A More Intimate, Meaningful Network Of Connections". Fast Company. 20 January 2015.
- ^ "Swipe Right for the Corner Office". WIRED.
- ^ Zimmerman, Kaytie. "This App Makes Professional Networking As Easy As Swiping Right". Forbes.
- ^ Neal, Brandi. "This App Takes The Work Out Of Networking". Bustle.
- ^ "Shapr Helping Break the Networking Glass Ceiling". Ebony magazine. 13 August 2018.
- ^ "Network In Your Pajamas With Shapr". Brooklyn Magazine. 12 January 2018.