College social app Fizz expands into grocery delivery

Fizz, the popular social platform designed for college students, is set to enhance its offerings by introducing grocery delivery services through a new partnership with Gopuff. This collaboration enables students to conveniently order everything from midnight snacks to weekly groceries directly within the Fizz app, with delivery times as quick as 15 minutes. Launched in 2021, Fizz currently operates across over 620 college campuses in the United States, boasting more than 27 million posts shared. The app allows students to engage anonymously and also features a marketplace for local buying and selling. Fizz's co-founder and CEO, Teddy Solomon, expressed that the move into grocery delivery was a highly anticipated feature requested by users. Many students are already utilizing the Fizz Marketplace for group food orders, making the integration of grocery delivery a logical step forward. Solomon highlighted the alignment with Gopuff, noting that both services cater to college students and resonate with a younger demographic. "Gopuff was born from a college student’s vision and has cultivated a strong campus presence, which made this partnership a natural fit for us," Solomon remarked. He emphasized the synergy between Fizz’s community-driven approach and Gopuff’s rapid delivery capabilities, stating, "Together, we are simplifying student life." While Gopuff has offered grocery services independently, this new integration promises enhanced convenience for Fizz users, featuring curated grocery collections like 'Gym', 'Study Fuel', and 'Rush bags' to facilitate essential shopping. Despite branching into grocery delivery, Solomon assures that Fizz remains fundamentally a social app. "While platforms like Instagram and TikTok focus heavily on entertainment, Fizz continues to foster genuine community experiences," he explained. "The Fizz Store is an extension of our core mission to serve the everyday needs of students." Looking ahead, Fizz plans to expand its reach to more campuses while enhancing its social features, prioritizing authenticity and community engagement. In the last month alone, the app has seen a fourfold increase in daily active users, launched on over 250 new campuses, and set a record for daily registrations for 12 consecutive days. To support its growth, Fizz has raised $41 million in funding to date.