# Zigazoo

> Zigazoo is a video-based social network built specifically for kids and teens, where every post is human and AI moderated before it goes live. Founded by former educators during the pandemic as a daily challenge app for kids stuck at home, it grew into what the company calls the largest and safest social network for children in the world. Kids respond to short video challenges from museums, zoos, teachers, musicians and celebrities, earn in-app currency called Zigabucks, and connect through creativity rather than private chat. It is KidSAFE COPPA certified, has no text messaging, and removes anything negative before it ever reaches a feed.

- **Founded:** 2020
- **Headquarters:** Miami, United States
- **Founders:** Zak Ringelstein (CEO & Co-Founder), Leah Ringelstein (Co-Founder)
- **Team size:** Approximately 16 employees
- **Products:** Zigazoo Kids, Zigazoo GenZ, Zigabucks, Zigazoo Premium Plus
- **Notable:** Described as the world's largest and safest social network for kids, Reached #1 iOS app for children, Raised $21M total across Seed and Series A from celebrity and institutional investors

## Products & services

- **Zigazoo Kids** — A 100% moderated video social app for Generation Alpha (kids born 2010-2024), where kids answer short video challenges from creators, museums, zoos, teachers and celebrities. KidSAFE COPPA certified with parental consent required.
- **Zigazoo GenZ** — A version of the platform built for Generation Z (born 1995-2009), extending the moderated, positive-only model to teens.
- **Zigabucks** — An in-app currency kids earn by participating in challenges, spendable on stickers to send to other creators. No real-money pressure on kids.
- **Zigazoo Premium Plus** — A subscription unlocking longer videos (up to 10 minutes), the ability to create custom challenges, advanced editing tools, and 500 Zigabucks per month.

## Achievements

- Described as the world's largest and safest social network for kids
- Reached #1 iOS app for children
- Raised $21M total across Seed and Series A from celebrity and institutional investors
- KidSAFE COPPA certified with 100% human + AI moderation
- Added 500 Gen Alpha influencers to its creator roster (2023)
- Launched annual Social Media Wellness Month

## Latest updates

- **2025-05** — Launched its 2nd annual Social Media Wellness Month, promoting healthier kid social media habits.
- **2023-11** — Added 500 Gen Alpha influencers to expand its creator roster for millions of users.
- **2022-06** — Closed a $17M Series A led by Liberty City Ventures with the NBA and Lightspeed participating.

## Links

- Website: https://zigazoo.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zigazoo
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/getzigazoo
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getzigazoo/

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Last updated: 2026-06-10