Hornet
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Scott Jacobsonunlockedknows Christof Wittig · together at Stanford University Graduate School of Business (overlapped)
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Hornet is a social networking and chat app for gay men and the broader queer community, offering messaging, a content feed, short videos, and discovery features. It has over 100 million users worldwide and emphasizes privacy and community moderation.
Founders & leadership
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Christof WittiginFounder and CEOChristof Wittig is a software entrepreneur with prior exits who has built technology businesses in the US, Europe, and Asia. He founded Hornet, a social networking platform for the LGBTQ+ community.
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Damien BrenierinHead Of FinanceDamien Brenier brings two decades of finance and operations experience across Asia-Pacific, holding accounting and finance leadership roles with expertise in enterprise systems implementation. He holds an MBA from Edinburgh Business School and a postgraduate accounting diploma from Hong Kong.
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Mitchell Geere
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Hornet do?
- Hornet is a social networking and chat app for gay men and the broader queer community, offering messaging, a content feed, short videos, and discovery features. It has over 100 million users worldwide and emphasizes privacy and community moderation.
- Who founded Hornet?
- Hornet was founded by Christof Wittig.
- Who are Hornet's investors?
- Hornet's investors include 500 Global, Moai Capital, Ventech China, 4BIO Capital.