FuzeMee

Fuze is a social engagement and networking platform designed to help students and young professionals connect, collaborate, and build meaningful relationships within academic and professional communities. It offers a dynamic environment where users can discover events, join interest-based groups, and interact through multimedia posts and messages. The platform promotes inclusion and engagement by fostering real-time communication and community building, both on and off campus. With features that support career networking, event organization, and digital collaboration, Fuze provides a seamless space for users to expand their connections, enhance participation, and strengthen community engagement in educational and social settings.

• Fuze was founded in 2006 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.
• Originally started as ThinkingPhones, focusing on cloud-based unified communications and collaboration for enterprises.
• In 2016, the company rebranded to Fuze, emphasizing its mission to unify voice, video, and messaging into a single cloud platform.
• Fuze rapidly grew to serve global enterprise customers, positioning itself as a key competitor to platforms like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Cisco Webex.

• Fuze raised over $480 million in venture capital from major investors such as Summit Partners, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Greenspring Associates.
• The company was valued at over $1 billion during its peak, earning it “unicorn” status prior to its acquisition.
• In December 2021, Fuze was acquired by 8x8 Inc., integrating its technology into 8x8’s XCaaS (Experience Communications as a Service) platform.