ByAnish
Fizz Expands Into Grocery Delivery with Gopuff
Fizz Expands Beyond Social: Grocery Delivery with Gopuff
Fizz, the fast-growing social app for college students, is taking a big leap beyond anonymous posts and campus chatter. The startup announced a new partnership with Gopuff, allowing students to order groceries, late-night snacks, and essentials directly within the Fizz app—in as little as 15 minutes.
This move blends Fizz’s strong student community with Gopuff’s instant delivery network, creating a new layer of convenience for college life.
Why Fizz Is Expanding Into Grocery Delivery
Founded in 2021, Fizz is already available on more than 620 campuses across the U.S., with over 27 million posts shared to date. The app lets students connect anonymously, discuss campus life, and buy or sell items through the Fizz Marketplace.
But according to co-founder and CEO Teddy Solomon, students have long been requesting integrated grocery delivery. Many were already using Fizz to coordinate food orders or trades, so adding a direct partnership made sense.
“By combining Fizz’s community and distribution with Gopuff’s ability to deliver essentials instantly, we are making student life easier,” Solomon said.
How the Fizz + Gopuff Partnership Works
With the new feature, students can:
- Order groceries, snacks, and drinks within the Fizz app
- Get delivery in as fast as 15 minutes
- Browse pre-curated grocery bundles, like:
- Gym Bag – protein bars, sports drinks, healthy snacks
- Study Fuel – coffee, energy drinks, chips
- Rush Bag – quick meals and party essentials
The integration keeps students from switching apps, embedding delivery into their existing campus social hub.
Why It’s a Natural Fit
Fizz and Gopuff share strong ties to student life:
- Founded by students – both platforms were built for and by college communities.
- Gen Z focus – they cater to younger demographics who value speed, affordability, and convenience.
- Campus presence – Gopuff has long been popular on campuses, and Fizz is spreading rapidly across universities.
This synergy strengthens both brands while keeping Fizz anchored in its identity as a community-first app.
Staying True to Social Roots
Despite expanding into commerce, Fizz insists it will always remain a social-first platform. Solomon emphasized that while Instagram and TikTok have leaned into entertainment, Fizz is focused on shared student experiences.
“Fizz is the social app for the 99% of life that isn’t on Instagram or TikTok,” Solomon explained.
Features like grocery delivery and the marketplace are extensions of that mission, adding practical value to community interactions.
Growth and What’s Next
Fizz is on a rapid growth trajectory:
- Quadrupled daily active users in the past month
- Launched on 250+ new campuses
- Broke its 1-day registration record 12 days in a row
- Raised $41 million in funding to date
Looking ahead, Fizz plans to expand grocery delivery to more campuses while also rolling out new social features that emphasize authenticity and community.
Final Thoughts
Fizz’s partnership with Gopuff is more than a delivery integration—it’s a strategic evolution. By blending student conversations, campus marketplaces, and now instant groceries, Fizz is positioning itself as the all-in-one app for college life.
As the platform scales, it will be interesting to see if Fizz can maintain its community-first ethos while tapping into the booming student commerce market.
