FORBES – Chapter 2, the dating platform for widows and widowers founded by Nicky Wake, has grown to 25K members across the U.S., U.K., Australia, and Canada. Wake has raised ~$600K, largely from Chapter 2 users, and is preparing for another funding round. “Our biggest supporters are those who use the service,” she said. The platform charges $34.99 a month for messaging and requires members to verify their identity and widowed status. Chapter 2 has produced five marriages so far, while Wake is now adding in-person events and developing an AI companion for widows.