press releases
Check out some of the latest WooMe press releases:
Press release Two Post-College Guys Go Cross-Country to Meet Hundreds of Online Friends in Person Jul 8th, 2008
Ryan Spillers and John Madden first met three months ago on WooMe, the world’s first live introductions website where people interact in one-minute voice and video sessions via webcam. Since then, the two recent college grads have met over 1,000 people on WooMe from all over the world. This summer, they are teaming up for a cross-country road trip stopping in 15-cities and recruiting hundreds of WooMe users to volunteer at local charities along the way. The two will document their experiences on their video blog More...
Press release WooMe Secures $12.5 Million Series B Investment Led by Index Ventures Jun 12th, 2008
Index Ventures joins Atomico and Mangrove Capital Partners to Support Rapid Growth and Additional Video Functionality
WooMe, the world’s largest live introductions platform, today announced the closing of a Series B, totaling $12.5 million. The round was led by Index Ventures with existing investors Atomico and Mangrove Capital Partners also participating. The new capital will go toward supporting user growth, expanding internationally and introducing new functionality to the site. More...
Press release Flirting Online a Major Struggle for Nearly Three-Quarters of Single Adults May 7th, 2008
WooMe, the world’s first live introductions platform, today announced the results of a survey* that illustrates the need for singles to set aside their online flirting tactics and retire the use of emoticons to express interest in that special someone. According to the survey, nearly 3 out of 4 single online adults (72 percent) find flirting online more difficult than in person, citing the inability to observe body language, gauge chemistry and assess physical appearance as major contributing factors. More...
Press release WooMe Hosts “No Need To Spend Valentine’s Day Alone” Meeting Event Feb 13th, 2008
Don’t have a date for Valentine’s Day? Or maybe you don’t want one? Regardless of the circumstances that find you alone, WooMe is offering a fun and unique alternative to spending February 14th by yourself. WooMe (www.woome.com), the fastest-growing online live introductions platform, is hosting a national “meet-up” where thousands of people can engage in live, online speed-dating sessions via their webcam. The event, called “no need to spend Valentine’s Day alone,” will take place on Thursday, February 14 from 5 p.m. – 3a.m. EST and is free to everyone. More...
Press release WooMe's Early Success is Rewarded With $3 Million Bridge Round to Grow Its Live Introductions Platform Feb 7th, 2008
WooMe, the recently launched live introductions platform, today announced that it has received a $3 million bridge round led by Mangrove and includes previous investors Atomico (founded by Niklas Zennstrom and Janus Friis), Klaus Hommels, and has added Oliver Jung to help assist with international expansion. More...
Press release WooMe Brings Instant Introductions to the World and Revolutionizes How People Meet Nov 14th, 2007
Today, WooMe, announced the public launch of its innovative online introduction platform that allows users to meet, see, and hear people live in 1-minute conversations. Users can instantly experience the exhilaration of meeting five people in five minutes in topical sessions straight from their webcam. Whether looking to meet new friends, find a date, or even find a travel companion, WooMe enables fun, fast and free introductions. More...
