Fizz

Fizz Social Corp. is a social media platform founded in 2020 by Ashton Cofer and headquartered in Palo Alto, California. Designed specifically for college students, Fizz enhances campus communities by providing a private and authenticated space for students to connect. The platform, originally known as Buzz, offers features such as posts, memes, polls, and direct chats, all accessible through verified university email addresses. Fizz emphasizes community moderation with local teams familiar with the college environments they serve. This approach helps maintain a positive atmosphere by monitoring interactions and addressing any abusive behavior. A key feature of Fizz is its hyperlocal communities, which ensure that students from different colleges cannot interact, keeping discussions relevant to each campus. Fizz has expanded to over 250 schools across the United States, initially gaining traction at Stanford University. The company has raised approximately $42.25 million in funding and is valued between $100 million and $150 million as of August 2023.