What is aka-aki?
aka!aki is a playful approach to discover the people! nearby.
When two members meet, their phones show their mutual friends and interests – in this very moment.
aka-aki is your second chance. It runs on nearly every phone, including iPhone/iPod Touch.
aka-aki users remain in full control over their privacy. Patent pending and platform-independent technology lets users discover the people around them.
The Product: aka-aki
Mobile & location-aware Social Network, out now
Platform-independent: J2ME, iPhone and Web
Combining different location technologies
Key Features:
Showing people nearby (up to 50 km)
Matchmaking based on sticker system
Patented MoHED technology
Messaging
aki of the week game (collecting encounters)
The Company so far
October 2006: Initial prototype, project at Berlin University of the Arts; self-funded development
August 2007: Closed betatest, 1.000 members
April 2008: Public Beta, winner of CeBIT Innovators Pitch
February 2009: Launch of iPhone app, Top 5 DACH app
June 2009: Winning 2 Webby Awards („Internet Oscars“)
July 2009: Awarded Apple Top 50 app
September 2009: 300.000+ members
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| Organization name | aka-aki |
| Organization URL | http://www.aka-aki.com ![]() |
| Legal name | aka-aki networks GmbH |
| Headquarters |
Hessische Str. 11, Berlin, 10115, Germany |
| Phone number | 03028886766 |
| Co-Founder, Head of PR |
Roman Haensler
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| Employees |
18
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| Type of entity | Privately held company |
| Founding date | June, 07 |
| Market presence | Global |
| Seeking expansion | Global |

