Category: All Investment Raises

Palm Has Invested in Three Day Rule

Posted on June 17, 2025
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 LINKEDIN – Founded in 2010, Three Day Rule reports ~21K matches and a user base of 225K. According to the company, it has an 83% customer satisfaction rate. The investment reflects Palm’s interest in platforms addressing social isolation and relationship wellness. Daniela Plattner, Palm’s co-founder, cited the “growing loneliness epidemic” in the U.S. as a key driver behind the decision. The plan is to expand Three Day Rule into a tech-enabled platform focused on helping users both find and maintain healthy relationships.

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Mattr Nears Final 4% of Funding Round – Just £35K Left to Raise

Posted on June 4, 2025

Mattr SocialLINKEDIN – Mattr, the dating app focused on vulnerability and real connection, is down to the final £35K of its funding round. Launched by Jamie Johnston post-pandemic, the platform has hit 26K+ downloads, 52K conversations, and 57 brand partners – built by a team of just three. After stalling with VCs, they turned to angels and lean execution, prioritizing trust and product focus. Mattr was just named one of London’s Top 100 Startups of 2025 in Entrepreneur Magazine (p. 70–71).

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Dating App Sitch Raises $2M

Posted on April 24, 2025

Sitch iconBUSINESS INSIDER – Sitch, an AI matchmaking app, has raised $2M in pre-seed funding led by Andreessen Horowitz's accelerator A16z Speedrun. The startup launched in New York City in Nov 2024 and plans to expand to other U.S. cities. Sitch uses a matchmaker chatbot built on OpenAI, trained on hundreds of real-life introductions by cofounder Nandini Mullaji, a part-time matchmaker. Users answer detailed questions about values and dating preferences, then receive up to five curated matches per week. They pay upfront, with pricing tiers ranging from $90 (3 setups) to $160 (8 setups). If ghosted after a setup, users get a refund. Sitch is also rolling out voice-based AI features and hiring full-time staff post-Speedrun. It manually reviews new user applications for quality and safety.

by Sydney Bradley
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Hood – Shark Tank Star Rebrands as Knot.Dating for India’s Top Singles

Posted on March 31, 2025

Knot.dating logoINC42 – Social media startup Hood, known for its anonymous networking app and a $3.2M funding round backed by top investors, has rebranded itself for the second time – now as Knot.dating. The company gained fame on Shark Tank India Season 2. Knot.dating is an invite-only, AI-powered matrimonial platform targeting India’s top 1% earners from elite institutions like IITs, IIMs, and MIT. It promises human matchmakers, private profiles, and a focus on serious relationships among working professionals.

by Akshit Pushkarna
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Mattr Nears £150K Fundraising Goal on Crowdcube

Posted on February 25, 2025

Mattr logoOPW – Mattr, a dating app focused on creating a safer and more inclusive experience, is currently raising funds on Crowdcube, with £121,286 secured from 72 investors towards its £150,000 target. The company has previously raised over £400,000 from angel investors and ADA Ventures. The funds from this round will go toward marketing and platform development as Mattr works to grow its user base and introduce monetization.

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KRUSH, a Global Dating App for Asians, Secures Seed Funding to Expand

Posted on December 10, 2024
Logo of KRUSH app in pink letters on a red background.

KOREATECHDESK – Korean company Curelation, operator of the KRUSH app, has received seed funding from Mashup Ventures to drive growth and international expansion. While the investment amount remains undisclosed, KRUSH plans to broaden its reach to countries like Canada, the UK, and Australia. Operating in major U.S. cities like New York and LA, KRUSH offers features tailored to Asian users, including facial recognition matching, interest-based recommendations, and offline gatherings.

by Dae-Jung Park
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Zee Media to Invest in Dating App Flutrr

Posted on October 14, 2024

Flutrr logoYOUR STORY – Indian media company Zee Media is investing Rs 3.75 crore (~$450K) in Flutrr, a vernacular dating app, through its subsidiary Zee Akaash News, with the deal expected to close by the end of 2024. Flutrr, backed by investors such as the Times of India and The Chennai Angels, doubled its revenue in FY24 to Rs 2.5 crore ($300K) from Rs 0.99 crore ($120K) in FY23. The app, founded in 2021, uses a pay-per-use model and is approaching 1M downloads. It expects to achieve operational breakeven by the end of 2024.

by Akshita Toshniwal
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FITFCK Exceeds Crowdcube Target, Raising Over £173K in One Month

Posted on October 9, 2024

FITFCK logoOPW – FITFCK, a fitness-focused dating app, has surpassed its fundraising target on Crowdcube, raising £173K from 62 investors, 115% of its initial £150,000 goal, all within just one month. This is part of a larger funding round in which the company had already secured £154,500 prior to launching on Crowdcube. The funds will primarily go towards marketing and technology enhancements as the fitness-focused dating app continues to grow its exclusive community for fitness enthusiasts. Seven days remain for additional investments.

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New Indian Dating App Juleo Raises $2.5M With Focus on Privacy and AI

Posted on September 25, 2024

Juleo iconYOUR STORY – Juleo, a Delhi-based dating app founded in 2023, focuses on AI-driven matchmaking and strict ID verification to ensure safe, real-life connections. The app recently secured $2.5M in angel funding from notable tech entrepreneurs. Juleo prioritizes privacy, especially for women, with profiles set to private by default. It has ~50K downloads and offers premium membership services. Currently available for heterosexual matches, Juleo plans to introduce LGBTQA+ options soon.

by Pooja Malik
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Schmooze, an India-based AI-powered Dating App, Raises $4M

Posted on September 18, 2024

SchmooozeINC42 – Schmooze, a meme-based dating app from India, has raised $4M in a Series A funding round led by Elevation Capital. Founded in 2021, Schmooze matches users based on their meme preferences and sense of humor. The platform, which originally launched in the US before focusing on India, has attracted ~1M users in 10 months. The fresh capital will be used to enhance AI capabilities, scale user acquisition, expand content offerings, and target Tier II and III cities.

by Krithika K L
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