Cool Cousin is a social app and website that connects travelers with curated local guides called Cousins who share personal recommendations and curated maps. Users can add a Cousin's map with a tap, message Cousins directly for advice, and use features like "Book Table," "Request Pickup," directions and offline access. The product prioritizes human-curated recommendations over algorithmic review aggregation and currently has hundreds of Cousins across more than 45 cities. The company was founded in 2016 and has five co‑founders: CTO Gil Azrielant, COO Itamar Weizman, CPO Shachar Cotani, CMO Nadav Saadia, and CEO Itay Nagler. Cool Cousin plans to scale the platform and explore monetization options such as compensating Cousins, paid partnerships with local governments or venues, and event-specific promotions. The startup positions itself as a personal, community-driven alternative to mass review sites and emphasizes discovery through trusted local contributors.

Total raised

$2M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Seed

Latest activity

Jul 2017