VZ Networks – Old GigaOm

The strange tale of Bebo CEO Adam Levin’s secret German play

on October 12, 2012

It can finally be confirmed that Levin is in charge of Poolworks, formerly VZ Networks, the company behind German Facebook clone StudiVZ. But why was the new owner’s identity such a secret?

StudiVZ’s answer to Facebook? Change names, go niche

on June 12, 2012

The company behind German Facebook clone StudiVZ has changed its name to Poolworks and decided to focus on its social network for school-age kids, IDPool. It seems there’s simply no point competing with Mark Zuckerberg’s juggernaut any more.