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222

YC W23

New York City, US · Founded 2023 · 23 employees · Hiring · 20 known investors

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222 is a membership-based social platform that matches compatible people for shared experiences like dinners, cocktail outings, and group activities across multiple cities.

Also known as TwoTwoTwo Inc.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerMarketplacesSocialMachine LearningMarketplaceAIUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W23)

222 was founded in 2023 by Keyan Kazemian, Danial Hashemi, and Arman Roshannai.

KKKeyan Kazemian
Keyan Kazemiancofounder & ceoKeyan Kazemian is the founder of 222, a membership-based social platform that facilitates shared experiences and group activities across multiple cities.
DHDanial Hashemi
Danial HashemiCo-Founder & COODanial Hashemi is an Iranian immigrant building 222, a membership-based social platform that connects people for shared experiences.
ARArman Roshannai
Arman RoshannaiCo-Founder & CTOFounder of 222, a membership platform that matches people for shared social experiences. Roshannai focuses on technology that enhances human connection and experience.

Investors · 20

General Catalystlisted by General CatalystSan Francisco · $30M

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Pioneerlisted by PioneerToronto, Ontario

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Scrum Ventureslisted by Scrum VenturesSan Francisco

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Upfront Ventureslisted by Upfront VenturesLos Angeles · $1M – $10M

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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1517reportedTelluride · $50K – $1M

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Andreessen HorowitzreportedMenlo Park · $500K – $50M

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Blue Heron CapitalreportedRichmond

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Cory Levyreported

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Crescent FundreportedCosta Mesa

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Form CapitalreportedMiami · $200K – $300K

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GoodFin Venturesreported

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Goodwater CapitalreportedBurlingame · $5M – $50M

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New Enterprise Associates (NEA)reportedMenlo Park · $200K – $40M

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Offline VenturesreportedMill Valley · $250K – $5M

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Tactile VenturesreportedPalo Alto

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Unpopular VenturesreportedMiami · $100K – $500K

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Also in the syndicate · 2

1517 FundBest Nights VC

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Companies working in the same space as 222.

Legal entities · 1

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TwoTwoTwo Inc.

In the news

Our favorite startups from YC's Winter 2023 Demo Day — Part 1techcrunch.com · Apr 2023222 wants to match perfect strangers for bespoke, real-life experiences • TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Nov 2022

Frequently asked questions

What does 222 do?
222 is a membership-based social platform that matches compatible people for shared experiences like dinners, cocktail outings, and group activities across multiple cities.
Who founded 222?
222 was founded by Keyan Kazemian, Danial Hashemi, Arman Roshannai in 2023.
Who are 222's investors?
222's investors include BBQ Capital, General Catalyst, Pioneer, Scrum Ventures, Upfront Ventures, Y Combinator, 1517, Andreessen Horowitz and 10 more.
Where is 222 headquartered?
222 is headquartered in New York City, US.