Tapzilla
Tapzilla, a Y Combinator-backed company launched in 2010, specializes in offering discounted mobile apps and business naming services, including full branding packages for startups.
History
Tapzilla launched on October 13, 2010. As a company backed by Y Combinator in the S10 batch, Tapzilla pioneered a model that connected developers with users by offering paid mobile applications at discounted rates. Over its operational period, Tapzilla gave out more than 25,000 paid applications to users. The company was featured in prominent media outlets like TechCrunch and Forbes before being acquired.
Services
Tapzilla applied the daily deal model to provide discounts on paid mobile apps. Each day featured a paid iOS app, which users could purchase with a coupon code. The app cost was then automatically reimbursed to the buyer's PayPal account or through an iTunes gift card. Additionally, Tapzilla offered fully-branded startup packages, including business names, logos, domain names, websites, stationery, and matching social media accounts. The company also provided business name consulting services and curated names for various industries.
Products
Tapzilla featured a paid iOS application each day, offering it to users at a discounted rate through a coupon code system. The company also provided a unique product by offering fully-branded startup companies complete with custom logos, domain names, websites, matching social media accounts, and registered trademarks. Their offerings were aimed at assisting new businesses with a complete branding package.
Founders
The founding team of Tapzilla consisted of two members. Specific details about their identities are not provided in the given information.
Location
Tapzilla was located at 324 S. Beverly Drive, Suite 317, Beverly Hills, CA 90212. This location served as the primary base of operations for the company.