Shapr
| Developer(s) | Ludovic Huraux, Jonathan Rogez, Cyril Ferey, Vincent Bobin and Thomas Bouttefort |
|---|---|
| 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.