Here you’ll find everything you need to cover Pacaya — from our story and milestones to logos, assets, and media contacts. Pacaya is redefining how people connect by turning free time into shared time, making it easier than ever to build real-life crews around everyday activities.
Pacaya is a social app designed to make it effortless to do things with people in real life. Built for students, young professionals, and anyone craving connection, Pacaya helps you rally your friends or meet new people nearby through instant Flash Crews and spontaneous activities.
Most people already know what they want to do — grab dinner, hit the gym, catch a show — the real challenge is having no one to go with. Pacaya solves this by making it easy to instantly find a crew, whether that means inviting your friends or joining new people who share your vibe.
Our mission is simple: make it easy to belong. Whether it’s grabbing food, joining a workout, exploring a new hotspot, or starting a weekly ritual, Pacaya is about creating spontaneous, meaningful moments — not endless planning or flaky group chats.
Flash Crews – Spontaneous groups you can host or join instantly, built around shared vibes and real-time availability.
Activities Feed – A scrollable feed of things happening nearby right now — from brunch plans to pickup basketball — that you and your friends (or new people) can jump into.
Communities – Niche spaces for like-minded people to gather, connect, and form ongoing crews around shared interests.
Rituals – Recurring habits or traditions, like Taco Tuesdays or Sunday Hikes, that make it easy to stay socially consistent without over-planning.
Hotspots – Curated local venues and go-to spots where Pacaya crews frequently meet — coffee shops, gyms, rooftops, bars, and more.
Pacaya was founded to solve one of today’s biggest challenges: people are more digitally connected than ever, but feel more socially isolated than ever. After the COVID-19 pandemic, it became clear that what people miss most are spontaneous, real-life moments with others.
And while deciding what to do is often easy, finding who to do it with is where most people get stuck. Pacaya bridges that gap by turning “wyd?” texts and dead group chats into real plans with real people.
Pacaya helps people connect with friends they already know and discover new crews nearby, making social life less stressful and a lot more fun.
Dec 2021 – Pacaya founded with a mission to bring people together through local activities.
May 2022 – Sept 2025 – Product development and iterative testing: continuous updates, feature rollouts (Flash Crews, Activities Feed, Communities, Rituals, Hotspots), and early community pilots.
Oct 2025 – Official launch in Nashville and Austin, helping young professionals and students build real-life friend crews.
Nov 2025 – Pacaya expands to Denver, Charlotte and Raleigh.
Dec 2025 – Pacaya raises Seed Round to build the future of spontaneous social planning.
Founder Bio – David Karangu
David Karangu founded Pacaya in 2021 after a successful career leading major automotive dealerships, including Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Ford, and Chevrolet. Inspired by the growing need for authentic connection, David shifted his focus to building a platform that empowers people to find belonging in their own city.
Press Resources
Brand Assets
Download Logo Files – PNG/SVG
Download Brand Guidelines
Media Library
Product screenshots (available on request)
Founder & team photos (high-res)
Event photography (available on request)
Social media content (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube)
Press Releases
October 2025 — Pacaya Launches in Nashville and Austin to Help Young Professionals and Students Build Real-Life Friend Crews
Nov 2025 — Pacaya Expands to Denver, Charlotte and Raleigh
December 2025 — Pacaya Raises Seed Round to Build the Future of Spontaneous Social Planning
Media Contact
For press inquiries, interviews, or collaborations:
Pacaya International
Atlanta, GA
