Buzzd Gets Money, Celebrates Cinco de Mayo

Just in time for Cinco de Mayo celebrations, Buzzd, a location-based mobile city guide and social network, has signed Hornitos Premium Tequila as a new advertising partner. The partnership allows Buzzd members to text message tequila drinks to friends, who can redeem the codes they receive for a drink at any of the hundreds of participating bars. This is made possible through a relationship with BuyYourFriendADrink.com.

Buzzd, which has been available in limited beta since February, also just closed its first VC round with financing from Greycroft Partners and Monitor Ventures.

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