# Skout

> Mobile social network for meeting new people nearby.

## Why it is interesting

Early location-based social app — a16z-backed before MeetMe merger and public listing.

## Profile

- **Stage:** acquired
- **Status:** acquired
- **Industries:** generalist-tech
- **Coverage:** full
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-24

## Key facts

- Series C (2011): $22M led by a16z (TechCrunch)
- Exit (2016): merged with MeetMe (now Meet Group)
- Co-investors: no additional institutional investors disclosed in public sources reviewed 2026-07-24

## Investors in our directory

- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/andreessen-horowitz

## Related articles

- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/2026-a16z-hot-portfolio-companies

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