Zozi Posts

Adventure Booking Startup ZOZI Raises $10 Million

Based in San Francisco, ZOZI is a service that helps users find adventures by offering the ability to discover and book extraordinary experiences around the world.  The services work with celebrity expert guides.  ZOZI offers adventures like midnight kayaking, urban zip lining, white water rafting, and training with Olympic gold medalists.  ZOZI launched when the founder and CEO traveled the world and found it difficult to find and book local activities.  The company has announced that they have raised $10 million in growth capital and debt as part of a Series B1 round.  ZOZI raised a total of $17.5 million thus far.
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Grant and Amanda Engler Have The First Jet Pack Wedding

Jet Pack Wedding
Grant and Amanda Engler had recently learned how to use water-powered jet packs only hours before getting married.  The couple from Grand Rapids, Michigan got married on Thursday afternoon in Newport Beach, California in what is believed as the first jet pack wedding.

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Foursquare Making Deals with Daily Deals Companies

Foursquare has found a way to turn their gigantic userbase into real profit, partnering with companies like LivingSocial and Gilt Group to market local deals within the app. The Wall Street Journal reports that Foursquare is also in talks with Groupon for a similar arrangement. The move sounds genius, if it’s done right. Wouldn’t it be nice to check into your hotel on Foursquare and see an ad for a Groupon for a nearby restaurant?

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