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LetsChat
Messaging app for Africa.
- Category:
- Communication
- Country:
- Africa
- Founded:
- 2021
- Cause of Failure:
- Unknown
- Outcome:
- Shutdown
- Shut Down in:
- March 2024
- Founders:
- ByteDance
- Number of Founders:
- 1
- Number of Employees:
- Unknown
- Funding Amount:
- Unknown
- Last Funding Round:
- Unknown
- Notable Investors:
- ByteDance
About LetsChat
LetsChat was designed for young African users to compete with bigger rivals WhatsApp and Telegram. This messaging app was designed to be the go-to platform for young Africans, offering features and functionality that could compete with established giants like WhatsApp and Telegram.
What went wrong?
Complaints frequently mentioned the app crashing at inopportune moments, disrupting conversations, and causing frustration. Another recurring issue was problems receiving or using verification codes, creating hurdles during the signup process and potentially leading to account lockouts.
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