Saudi social media platform, Mush Social, has revealed its acquisition of Pubbles. The value was not disclosed.
More to Know:
- Mush Social is a social networking platform offering features such as real-time location-based discovery, automatic translation in 15 languages, and an immersive 3D map. It was founded by Abdulhadi AlAsmi Mush in Riyadh in 2022.
- Pubbles was launched in 2020 by Abdulrahman AlMadani, and allows users to build specialized and interactive virtual communities.
- Previously, Pubbles participated in the TAQADAM Accelerator of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), and also participated in the Misk Launchpad program.
- Mush Social said that technical integration between the two platforms is set to begin within the next 3 months.
- In November 2024, Mush Social announced it had closed a $1.2 million pre-seed investment round.
Related Comments:
- Abdulrahman Almadani, founder of Pubbles, stated: “This step marks a pivotal moment in our journey. Since launching this project, my goal has been to deliver real value to users and help them build more interactive and human-centric communication experiences. Having a leading company like Mush Social acquire Pubbles and believe in its technical vision is a tremendous honor. I am confident this acquisition will elevate the project to an entirely new level while maintaining its focus on innovation and the technical excellence that has always been at the core of Pubbles. I thank everyone who supported us on this journey and look forward with enthusiasm to what Pubbles can achieve in the future under this acquisition.”
- Abdulhadi Alasmi, CEO of Mush Social, said: “This acquisition is not merely a technical step but the establishment of a new culture, one that empowers strong companies to unite and collaborate in building a digital ecosystem that fosters constructive communication and aligns with user aspirations. Through this deal, we aim to integrate Pubbles’ strengths, including its early-mover advantage as a social platform, its exceptional user base, and its impressive technological advancements.”