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Romanian Startup Questo Seeks Over €600,000 in Funding on SeedBlink
Questo, a Romanian startup recognized for its gamified urban exploration app, is initiating a new funding round on the SeedBlink platform. This round aims to expand Questo’s event solution, enhancing travel experiences by integrating interactive local stories and gamification.
Minimum Investment Requirement
Starting today, investors and business angels can participate in this funding round on SeedBlink, with a minimum investment of €2,500. The targeted amount for this round is €630,000, with co-investors including Early Game Ventures and Sparking Capital.
Engaging Experiences with Questo
In 2023, around 200 million people took part in guided tours, but nearly half preferred to explore independently. Additionally, 80 million individuals traverse cities each month, engaging in games like Pokémon GO while seeking captivating stories and interactive activities.
Encouraging people to venture outdoors and make connections, Questo experiences are crafted by a global community of over 30,000 amateur and professional creators, attracting more than 500,000 users worldwide. These experiences are designed for sightseeing tours, romantic outings, family activities, or team-building exercises, conducted on foot, offering freedom and flexibility in city exploration.
Types of Quests Offered
Questo provides two main types of quests: Event Quests and Anytime Quests. Event Quests, designed for large groups and themed events, leverage generative artificial intelligence to incorporate elements from movies, books, anime, and games, and are available globally for $40 per group. Conversely, Anytime Quests cater to couples, families, and small groups seeking spontaneous adventures at $10 per device.
The funds raised will be used to acquire intellectual property rights for universal stories, facilitating global Event Quests and expanding Questo’s coverage. This investment will also support the development of new content, enhancing the platform’s offerings and user experience.
Founders and Recognition
Questo was established by a diverse team with complementary experiences. Claudiu Petria, Chief Operations Officer, brings years of advertising expertise, while Alex Govoreanu, Chief Executive Officer, is also the founder of a second startup. The startup has been recognized by UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organization) as the most innovative tourism solution.
CEO’s Vision for the Future
“We are thrilled to launch this new funding round on SeedBlink,” stated Alex Govoreanu, co-founder and CEO of Questo. “In an increasingly virtual world, Questo has enabled over 500,000 individuals to step into reality and create memories with their friends and family. In the past 12 months, we have grown over five times, and we have a future full of potential ahead of us. Therefore, in collaboration with SeedBlink, we are launching a crowdfunding round for anyone who believes in Questo’s mission to transform the real world into a playground.”
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