What is OyWay's primary business focus?

OyWay focuses on disrupting the tourism industry by offering a platform for city exploration using gamification.

When was OyWay founded and by whom?

OyWay was founded in June 2018 by Ilia Ginzburg.

What is the current status of OyWay?

OyWay is currently non-active, having ceased operations in May 2019.

What markets does OyWay target?

OyWay targets the travel and tourism markets, with a focus on smart cities and urban exploration in geomarkets such as Israel.

What is OyWay's business model?

OyWay operates with both B2C and B2B business models.

OyWay

Gamified Urban Exploration

Media & Entertainment Technologies

Non Active, May 2019 ceased to operate

Company Overview

Snapshot

Founded in June 2018 by Ilia Ginzburg, OyWay operates with 1–10 employees. The company ceased operations in May 2019.

Business overview

OyWay is a technology company focused on disrupting the tourism industry. It offers a platform designed for city exploration that leverages gamification, operating within the Media & Entertainment Technologies sector. The company's core product is a mobile application that provides cross-platform experiences for smart cities, targeting the travel and tourism markets with a B2C and B2B business model.

Company Intelligence Q&A

What is OyWay's primary business focus?: OyWay focuses on disrupting the tourism industry by offering a platform for city exploration using gamification.
When was OyWay founded and by whom?: OyWay was founded in June 2018 by Ilia Ginzburg.
What is the current status of OyWay?: OyWay is currently non-active, having ceased operations in May 2019.
What markets does OyWay target?: OyWay targets the travel and tourism markets, with a focus on smart cities and urban exploration in geomarkets such as Israel.
What is OyWay's business model?: OyWay operates with both B2C and B2B business models.

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Name	OyWay
One-liner	Gamified Urban Exploration
Type	Startup
Primary sector	Media & Entertainment Technologies
Founded	2018
Employees	1-10
Employees (exact)	6
HQ / location	Haifa, Ha-Namal 28, Haifa, Israel, North District
Product stage	Alpha

Sectors	Media & Entertainment Technologies
Core technology	Platforms & Interfaces, Mobile
Target customers	Travel & Tourism
Business models	B2C, B2B
Tags	mobile-applications, smart-city, cross-platform, traveltech, tourism, gamification