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6. Classpass

Based in New York, Classpass is the trendiest way of work out offering monthly fitness programme across best fitness studios.  Members of Classpass enjoy greater variety and engagement in their fitness regime, because participating studios benefit by attracting new students to further grow their business. For instance, CEO Payal Kadakia of Classpass was mugged and attacked. She recalls the incident and says, it "motivated me to perfect my business." Classpass has raised $40 million in a Series B investment round led by General Catalyst and Thrive Capital. The new funding will go toward fueling ClassPass' already rapid expansion into more U.S. markets. Go and grab the scope.

7. Yik Yak

Yik Yak is a social media app or gossip app available in android and iOS. It’s mostly used in high schools and colleges as users can contribute anonymously within a radius of 10mile.  Yik Yak works geographically, so you see only what other people within a mile and a half radius of you post. It is the 9th most downloaded social media app in the U.S.. Yakarma, Upvote/Downvote, Peek, New/Hot Tabs are terms associated with this media app. In April 2014, Yik Yak secured $1.5 million in funding which rose to a close of $61 million series B round of funding. Fun over technology plus money in the other habd, Yik Yak is perfect for today’s generation.

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