Snooth is a defunct (as of 2023) social networking website based in New York City, United States. It was founded in November 2006 by Philip J. K. James, a graduate of Oxford University and Columbia Business School. The company raised $300,000 in seed financing in December 2006.

Snooth Inc
Company typePrivate
IndustryInternet
FoundedNew York City, New York
(November 17, 2006)
HeadquartersNew York City, New York

Awards

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In 2008, Snooth receives the Model of Excellence Award from infoCommerce.[1]

In 2010, Snooth becomes 2010 Wine Blog Awards Finalist.[2]

History

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The site has been noted in Decanter (magazine),[3] the New York Daily News,[4] and the New York Post.[5]

In November 2007, the company raised another $1 million from angel investors[6] to expand its operations and merchant relationships.

References

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  1. ^ 2008 Award Winners Archived 2011-07-13 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ Recognizing Excellence in New Media Archived 2010-09-11 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ Rosen, Maggie; Oliver Styles (August 14, 2007). "Wine sites cash in on Facebook phenomenon". Decanter Magazine. IPC Media Limited. Retrieved 2007-11-01.
  4. ^ Cheshes, Jay (21 November 2007), "Turkeys that fly: How to have a mail-order Thanksgiving", Daily News
  5. ^ Lieberman, Sara; Stewart, Sara (25 November 2007), "No Bottle Rockets: The City's Hot New Wine-bar Scene is Coming Uncorked!", New York Post
  6. ^ Wine 2.0 Site, Snooth, Raises $1 Million Angel Round, 29 November 2007