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Playbook
AddedFeb 18, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Playbook

Playbook

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Playbook: A global social network for students and recent grads, fostering offline connections across 220+ universities.

HQ
Boston, MA, US
Founded
2018
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Playbook is a social network that puts the world's students in touch. It is comprised of a community of college students (and some recent grads) around the world who want to get offline and hang out in person.

Originally built in a dorm room as a single Excel spreadsheet four years ago, Playbook today is a community of students from over 220 universities using the platform in over 125 countries. Playbook is built in hopes of creating a community where it’s okay to reach out, meet new people, and assume best intentions with new friends while also keeping in touch with old ones.

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Playbook - Quick Facts

Who are Playbook's competitors?

Companies similar to Playbook include Playground, Ambi, BizDate and FuzeMee.

When was Playbook founded?

Playbook was founded in 2018.

Where is Playbook's headquarters located?

Playbook's headquarters is located in Boston, MA, US.

When was Playbook's last funding round?

Playbook's most recent funding round was for $500k (USD) in March 2018.

How much has Playbook raised to-date?

As of Mar 1, 2018, Playbook has raised a total of $620k (USD).

How many employees does Playbook have?

Playbook has 5 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.

Playbook - Classification

Ownership
  • Venture Capital
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Model
  • Platform
Revenue
  • Recurring
Customer
  • Consumers
Main Product
  • Social Network
Tags
  • Mobile
  • Social
NAICS
  • 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541500Computer Systems Design and Related Services
  • 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541510Computer Systems Design and Related Services
  • 541511Custom Computer Programming Services
SIC
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 7371Computer Programming Services
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NAICS
  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 510000Information
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 513210Software Publishers
SIC
  • 7372Prepackaged Software