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Fam

DefunctYC S17

New York City, US · Founded 2017 · 11 employees · 18 known investors

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A social platform that enables group video calls for both existing friendships and meeting new people.

Also known as SpotMap, Inc. · FriendSpot · Spot · Spot, FriendSpot

ConsumerSocialVideoUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S17)

Fam was founded in 2017 by Mike McIntyre and Eddie Zhang.

MMMike McIntyre
Mike McIntyreCEO2017–2025He previously served as a product manager at Instagram and Facebook, where he worked on growth, search and ranking, and social good initiatives.
EZEddie Zhang
Eddie ZhangCTO2017–2025
LGLuke Groesbeck
Luke GroesbeckGM \u0026 Product Lead2014–2025Founder at Job Alchemist
KP
Kevin PiacentiniSenior Lead Software Engineer2020–2025

Investors · 18

MaC Venture Capitallisted by MaC Venture CapitalLos Angeles · $1M – $4M

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Scribble Ventureslisted by Scribble VenturesPortola Valley · $750K – $1.5M

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Abstract VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $250K – $750K

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CLAI VenturesreportedOrinda

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Founders FundreportedSan Francisco · $500K – $5M

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FrialereportedNashville · $100K – $600K

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Greylock PartnersreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $10M

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ImmeasurablereportedLos Angeles · $25K – $100K

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Kleiner PerkinsreportedMenlo Park · $500K – $15M

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MischiefreportedSan Francisco · $1M – $5M

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NextView VenturesreportedNew York · $250K – $4M

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Norwest Venture PartnersreportedMenlo Park · $10M – $30M

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Pear VCreportedSan Francisco · $150K – $4M

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TechstarsreportedBoulder · $220K

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UnicornreportedSan Carlos

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Whitield Capital ParmersreportedSan Juan · $1M – $5M

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SpotMap, Inc.

Frequently asked questions

What does Fam do?
A social platform that enables group video calls for both existing friendships and meeting new people.
Who founded Fam?
Fam was founded by Mike McIntyre, Eddie Zhang in 2017.
Who are Fam's investors?
Fam's investors include Gaingels, MaC Venture Capital, Scribble Ventures, Y Combinator, Abstract Ventures, CLAI Ventures, Founders Fund, Friale and 10 more.
Where is Fam headquartered?
Fam is headquartered in New York City, US.