Category: All Investment Raises

Keeper Seeks $5M Seed Investment to Scale Matchmaking Automation

Posted on May 22, 2024

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OPW – Keeper, an online matchmaking company, is seeking seed investors to raise $5M to scale its high-accuracy matchmaking automation. In recent months, Keeper has grown its user base by 4,500%, reaching approximately 1.2M signups, with a notable 1 in 5 first dates leading to marriage engagements. Keeper combines AI, expert matchmakers, and relationship psychology to help individuals find serious, long-term relationships. Previously, Keeper closed a $1.3M pre-seed round led by Champion Hill Ventures. For more information, contact Keeper's founder and CEO Jake Kozloski at jake@keeper.ai.

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UAE Matchmaking Company to Launch Seed Round to Raise $1.2-$1.5M

Posted on May 22, 2024

Maxion logoMYSTARTUPWORLD – Maxion, UAE's first matchmaking app, announced 93% month-on-month growth just 12 weeks after launch. In March 2024, Maxion raised $600K in pre-seed funding with a $5M valuation cap. With over 1600 applicants on the waitlist and adding 100 weekly, Maxion is launching a seed round to raise $1.2-$1.5M to support growth. Funds will secure market share in UAE, expand to two additional GCC markets, create an Indian connections portal, and localize for Muslim marriages. Founded by Christiana Maxion, the app focuses on compatibility and meaningful connections, offering a personal matchmaking concierge.

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Playdate Seeks Next Round: £1.5m Investment

Posted on May 14, 2024

Playdate logoOPW – Playdate, for UK single parents, is raising a £1.5m Round to scale the business in UK and launch in US. PlayDate's previously raised £440k Pre-Seed funding from a social impact VC and 3 angel investors in Feb 2023. This year Playdate has built their team out including the former Bumble and Facebook Dating Product Manager, grown userbase 5x, won numerous awards, and made it onto the UK's Startups 100 2024 Index. Their mission is to make dating accessible and hassle-free for the 320m single parents across the globe. Contact the Founder, Nevine Coutry at nevine@gotoplaydate.com.

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Dating App Noii Opens Crowdinvesting Opportunity

Posted on April 16, 2024

Noii logoLINKEDIN – Noii is launching a crowdinvesting campaign, offering an opportunity to become a shareholder in this Swiss dating startup. Interested individuals can explore investment potential and register for an exclusive pre-sale with OOMNIUM AG.

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Mattr.Social Seeks Investors to Complete Funding for Inclusive Dating Platform

Posted on April 12, 2024

Mattr SocialLINKEDIN – Mattr.Social is finalizing its fundraising drive, seeking the last 10% (£33k EIS) of their target. This dating platform, designed to be accessible for people with neurodiversity and mental health conditions, has seen significant growth since its Sep 2023 launch. Investors include Ada Ventures, Bumble, Feeld, Badoo, Bain & Company, Depop, Blend Group, Psychiatry-UK, and Monster Energy.

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Pitch Deck Teardown: Queerie’s $300K Pre-seed Deck

Posted on April 8, 2024

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TECH CRUNCH – Queerie, a new dating app aimed at LGBTQIA+ folks, wants to raise $300K. The startup shared its pitch deck with TechCrunch. The deck shows promise with its fresh, mission-driven approach. However, it has key areas that need improvement, according to TechCrunch.

  • Team Diversity and Expertise: The team lacks diversity and appears overqualified in areas not directly beneficial to a startup's early stages, particularly missing marketing and startup experience.
  • Unique Selling Proposition: The app doesn't clearly differentiate itself from other dating apps, missing an opportunity to highlight what makes it unique.
  • User Engagement and Traction: Mention of 95 beta testers lacks evidence of meaningful engagement. Confusing timelines and growth projections also detract from the app's perceived viability.
  • Financials and Growth Strategy: The financial projections and growth strategy appear unambitious, with insufficient budget for app development and unrealistic user growth expectations.

by Haje Jan Kamps
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Dating App Bindr Accepted Into AlphaLab Accelerator

Posted on April 3, 2024

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TECHNICAL.LY – Mary Richardson, frustrated by her experiences on dating apps as a bisexual individual, co-founded Bindr in August 2022. The app, which has garnered 100K users, was recently accepted into Innovation Works' AlphaLab 2024 accelerator. Bindr allows users to interact without labeling themselves and incorporates social features like a grid view and timeline. After securing initial funding through pitch competitions, the co-founders are now seeking a $1.5M seed round, with a recent $100K infusion from AlphaLab.

by Atiya Irvin-Mitchell
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Dating App Blush Launches With $7M in Funding

Posted on February 8, 2024

Blush dating app logoTECH CRUNCH – Invite-only dating app Blush has raised $7M in seed funding to scale and expand its platform. Founded in Oct 2023 by Matthew Alfin, Blush is currently operational in LA and plans to extend to cities like Miami, New York, Chicago, and Austin. It matches users based on shared favorite local venues, aiming to make online dating more personal and connected to real-life experiences. Blush also hosts private community events for members and offers zodiac compatibility charts. Future plans include broadening its reach and introducing an AI dating coach to provide personalized dating advice.

by Aisha Malik
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Antler Backs Humpday: a New Wednesday-Only Dating App

Posted on February 2, 2024

Humpday logoSTARTUP DAILY – Antler Australia, an early-stage investment company, has invested in a new startup called Humpday. Founded in Jan 2023 by Kara Zervides and Charlotte Vieira, Humpday is active only on Wednesdays, encouraging users to make more meaningful connections through limited access. This model is designed to reduce dating app fatigue by promoting intentional use and real-world meetings. The app's development is underway, with a launch planned for Feb 2024.

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FITFCK Secures Champion Powerlifter Backing

Posted on January 24, 2024

FITFCK logoBUSINESSCLOUD – FITFCK, a fitness dating platform, has received investment from champion powerlifter Nathaniel Massiah, valuing the business at £15M. Massiah, a 21-year-old fitness influencer with over 500K followers and recent winner of the Junior European Powerlifting Championship, praised FITFCK's community growth. The startup, which also attracted investment from OnlyFans founder Tim Stokely and others, claims 50K downloads.

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