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Apple Invites

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651 points openchampagne | 9 comments | 04 Feb 25 16:21 UTC | HN request time: 0.728s | source | bottom
1. sjacob ◴[04 Feb 25 16:37 UTC] No.42934682[source]▶
Looks like an Apple version of Partiful?
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2. sergiomattei ◴[04 Feb 25 16:39 UTC] No.42934720[source]▶
Exactly what it is.
3. I_ ◴[04 Feb 25 16:40 UTC] No.42934740[source]▶
Was about to say this. Though less useful, because Partiful doesn't require an app so can be used by anyone.

I wonder how much the network effect may be leveraged for apps like these, to the benefit or detriment of apps like Partiful in comparison with Invites.

I know Facebook's last useful feature appears to be events in many circles.

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4. yread ◴[04 Feb 25 16:57 UTC] No.42935116[source]▶
WTF is this? How do they make money? They have picture of 10+ people as a "team", on their help page

https://help.partiful.com/hc/en-us/articles/26526557943067-H...

it just says "We offer party add-ons and merch on our online store!"

Their online store has like 2 tshirts, stickers, sun glasses and a bag?!

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5. kube-system ◴[04 Feb 25 17:05 UTC] No.42935260[source]▶
They probably don't make much money. Their wikipedia page says they got $20m series A funding.
6. killerdhmo ◴[04 Feb 25 18:54 UTC] No.42936876[source]▶
Apple Invites can be used on the web. https://www.icloud.com/invites/
7. rafram ◴[04 Feb 25 20:59 UTC] No.42938585[source]▶
It’s… unclear. Right now their stated business model is explicitly to burn VC cash: https://x.com/partiful/status/1620481353396658176
8. kyletns ◴[04 Feb 25 21:31 UTC] No.42939074[source]▶
VC for now, offer ticketing with a fee later.
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9. freedomben ◴[04 Feb 25 21:55 UTC] No.42939449{3}[source]▶
That's actually an interesting plan! That totally might work