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London tech startup launches first international service in New York

London-based tech startup, citysocializer , has announced its first international city launch in New York after a 3 month private beta roll out program in the city.

The firm, which has is seen as a cross between MeetUp and TimeOut, has established a unique way to discover the city, whilst giving the growing number of local Londoners looking to diversify their social lives.

Tthe service now covers over 20 major cities in the UK and Scotland, with active online and offline communities hosting more than 1000 social activities for each other every month.

The expansion to New York presents the first of the startup’s international roll out plan over the next 12 months.

Events hosted by the community in New York so far have ranged from casual happy hour drinks, penthouse parties and clubbing in the Meatpacking District to trips on the Staten Island Ferry, picnics in Central Park and kayaking down the Hudson River.

Sanchita Saha CEO and founder of citysocializer commented: “New York presents a major growth opportunity for citysocializer. It was the obvious choice for our first international service – a thriving melting pot with innumerable and diverse social experiences to enjoy and a large and growing market of visitors, newcomers and locals who welcome the opportunity to connect with others to explore and enjoy the city with.

We’ve seen a 50% organic month on month growth in signups in New York since we first opened up the platform here with engagement rates of over 38%. With such positive early results and feedback we have high expectations for making a significant social impact on the city.“

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Ellen Forster .