Clyx, a London, UK–based platform helping Gen Z foster real-life friendships through repeated shared experiences, has raised $14 million in Series A funding.
Investors
The round includes $10M in direct investment and an additional £3M in stealth funding, led by Blitzscaling, with support from Simon Sinek, wFilter Fund AI, and other notable investors, including Nico Rosberg (Formula 1 World Champion turned sustainability-focused VC) and Iqram Magdon-Ismail (Venmo co-founder).
Blitzscaling Ventures is a venture capital firm that focuses on investing in early-stage startups with the potential for rapid, hyper-growth, and market dominance. The firm invests across a wide range of technology and digital sectors, with a notable focus on AI.
Clyx Use of Funds
The company will use the funding to accelerate product development, marketing, including celebrity-led programs, and team growth.
About Clyx
Founded by Alyx van der Vorm, Clyx is a social platform designed to help Gen Z form meaningful, real-world friendships through repeated shared experiences. It leverages behavioral science and structured experiences to build trust and connection. Its offerings include map-based event discovery and “Clyx Programs”—four-week, real-life group experiences. Clyx uses AI to surface the best events happening in your city, show what your friends are joining, and nudge you toward actually meeting up. Headquartered in London, England, Clyx is on a mission to reverse-engineer the disconnection created by social media.
Funding Details
Company: Clyx
Raised: $14.0M
Round: Series A
Funding Date: September 2025
Lead Investor: Blitzscaling
Additional Investors: Simon Sinek, wFilter Fund AI, Nico Rosberg, Iqram Magdon-Ismail
Company Website: https://www.clyx.com/
Software Category: Social Platform / Gen Z Community
Source: Pania Kirillina, Senior PR Manager