buzzd is the premier mobile local search service, providing real-time information for bars, clubs and restaurants on your mobile device. “Your city, in real-time,” buzzd allows consumers to know what’s happening at any venue right now, rate events and connect with friends and people in the area. buzzd recently announced partnerships with recently made news with partnerships with CitySearch, Helio, Flavorpill and Time Out New York. buzzd is a private company founded by Nihal Mehta and Deepen Shah from ipsh!, one of the world’s first mobile marketing agencies acquired by Omnicom Group.

However, Buzzd is more than just local entertainment listings and reviews, as it allows its subscribers to instantly find, connect with and message friends with easy to use SMS and messaging features. Users can also browse and search continuously updated event feeds which include pricing, location, and event details as well as the firsthand ratings and reviews posted from the event by other members directly via the mobile platform. Events and venues are aggregated first through partnerships with Flavorpill, TimeOut New York, and CitySearch. User-generated feedback for ‘real-time’ activity about venues and events is also layered at the top of event listings throughout the platform.

“Buzzd is the slick new way to find the best local events and venues for the mobile generation,” said Anna Lee, Senior Manager of Content Services at Helio.

Buzzd co-founder and CTO, Deepen Shah, adds, “The partnership is exciting as both Helio and Buzzd are using mobile technology to connect people with local entertainment around them.”

One of the key features of Buzzd is the ability to find real-time activity across any event in the United States including the rating of specific events and what the “scene” is actually like at the particular location. Users can register for the service immediately by clicking the “Buzzd” link from the Helio deck, or texting ‘join’ to 96321.

buzzd has completed its Series A funding round, led by Greycroft Partners and Monitor Ventures. The company will use the proceeds from the Series A funding for product development and distribution.