Yobongo is a mobile chat app that launched live in three cities — San Francisco, New York and Austin — after a period in stealth and beta. The product focuses on enabling new connections through localized, real‑time group chat experiences and gained notable buzz following SXSW. Co‑founder Caleb Elston led the team through a rapid public rollout once the product was deemed ready. The company recently closed a $1.35 million angel round to fund growth. Yobongo plans to use the capital to expand the team and improve the user experience for making new connections. The founders say the investor group was hand‑picked for their experience in social dynamics and technology. No operating metrics or revenue figures were disclosed in the article.

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