Heysan

Free messaging on mobile phones

Y CombinatorWinter 2007AcquiredConsumerSocialCommunityMessaging

What they do

Problem

Mobile users needed a free, easy way to message across phones and computers without relying solely on paid SMS or fragmented IM networks.

Solution

Heysan provided a free mobile messaging service that bridged instant messaging with SMS and added a community platform for users to communicate.

Who it's for

Consumers using mobile phones and computers who want free messaging and community features.

Founders

Gustaf Alstromer

Founder/CEO

General Partner at YC

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Marie Brattberg

Founder/Product Manager

Chief Strategy Officer, Recorded Future

Pär Lindhe

Founder/Product Development / UX lead

2024- Creating Camthis: Multi-cam live event streaming and highlights of any event by just using smartphones. Co-founded Heysan - A mobile cross-protocol chat app and community - Eventually aquired Later created Candid - a SaaS for recruiters to communicate with the employer during headhunting projects. Active with paying high retention customers.