O hi, an innovative social networking app designed to enhance real-life human interaction through digital rooms in cafés, airports, and hotels, has successfully secured INR 8 Crores (approximately 1 million dollars) in Pre-Series A funding. This funding round was spearheaded by existing investors JIIF, along with notable contributions from prominent angel investors.
The app has demonstrated rapid growth, with its user base surpassing one million this quarter. Buoyed by this success, the Welsh Government has extended an invitation to O hi to launch in the UK, scheduled for July 2024, offering substantial support to ensure successful market penetration.
O hi distinguishes itself by creating digital chatrooms in third spaces, such as cafés, airports, and hotels, fostering real-world communities. With the newly acquired funds, O hi aims to enhance its product offerings and introduce an AI-based profiling system that promises to revolutionize content virality. The company is targeting aggressive growth, having doubled its user base in just 45 days—a feat that previously took 24 months to achieve.
A cornerstone of O hi’s strategy is the introduction of the Real Life Fame tick feature, which has generated significant anticipation, evidenced by a waiting list exceeding 200,000 eager users. This feature aims to redefine social media engagement beyond traditional metrics, presenting new value propositions for both users and businesses.
Founders Adeeti and Rupal expressed their vision: “O hi is not just a social networking platform; we’re reshaping real-world human connections. Our AI-driven ecosystem aims to revolutionize content virality across platforms like Instagram and YouTube, delivering substantial ROI for global businesses and brands.”
With this fresh infusion of capital, O hi is poised to accelerate its global expansion and deepen AI integration. The upcoming UK launch marks a pivotal step in establishing O hi as a leader in the global social app market, promising transformative innovations in social networking and content engagement.