BUSINESSWIRE – Breeze, a European dating app, has launched in New York City, offering a no-chat, no-swipe experience that pushes users to schedule real-life dates immediately after matching. Users pay per date rather than subscribe, and dates are held at pre-approved venues with safety measures in place. The app aims to reduce online dating fatigue and prioritize face-to-face connection.
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IKEA and Breeze Team up for Sleep-Themed Valentine’s Dates

RETAIL TIMES – IKEA and dating app Breeze are partnering this Valentine’s Day to host in-store dates for singles matched based on sleep compatibility. Nine couples in London, Manchester, and Edinburgh will be selected by Breeze’s matchmakers to enjoy a dinner in bed at IKEA, exploring how their sleep habits align.
Dating App Breeze Simplifies Dating by Planning First Dates

DAZED – Breeze is a dating app that eliminates pre-date chatting by matching users and directly scheduling their first date. Each evening, the app releases seven profiles, and if a match occurs, users share their availability. Breeze then books a date at a partner venue, charges a £9.50 deposit, and opens a chat function two hours before the meeting. Strict cancellation policies, including account freezes and deposit forfeiture, aim to ensure commitment. The app prioritizes safety, with venue staff aware of the dates and post-date feedback, allowing users to rate experiences.
Showcasing the UK’s Most Loathed Dating App Messages at a Pop-Up Museum
LINKEDIN – A unique pop-up museum in London is set to showcase the UK's most loathed dating app messages, from cringeworthy opening lines to the nation's biggest icks. Hosted by Breeze, the museum highlights the common pitfalls of online dating communication and aims to inspire better interactions. The event will be held at 59 Greek Street, Soho, W1D 3DZ, on Thursday, July 25th from 2-6pm, and Friday, July 26th from 10am-8pm. Visitors can explore the exhibits and share their own dead chat experiences. Breeze, a new dating app from the Netherlands, recently raised €1.3M to promote offline dates for more meaningful connections. After success in Belgium and Berlin, Breeze is expanding to London.
Dating App Breeze Is Launching in London
Dutch Growth Program Selects 9 Tech Startups, Including Dating App Breeze
TECHLEAP – Techleap for Scaleups has selected nine promising Dutch startups for the 13th cohort of its Rise programme, which aids companies in overcoming challenges like capital acquisition and international expansion through peer-to-peer learning and expert-led sessions. The chosen companies include Breeze, a dating app designed to quickly and safely transition online matches to offline dates. Other participants range from AI-driven recruitment platforms to quantum computing and sustainable water solutions.
Dating App Breeze Launches in Berlin
LINKEDIN – Breeze, the dating app that focuses on real-life meetings, has expanded to Berlin after its initial success in Belgium. The app encourages users to skip the endless swiping and chatting by arranging first dates at partnered bars, aiming to create more meaningful connections. Starting in Berlin, Breeze plans to reach other German cities soon.
Dating App Breeze Raises €1.3M
LINKEDIN – Breeze is a new dating app based in the Netherlands. The app, which encourages offline dates, has recently raised €1.3M. Breeze's users cannot chat but can immediately plan a date with their matches via the app.
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Breeze – a Dutch Chat-free Dating App
EMERCE.NL – Breeze is an Amsterdam-based dating app where users can't chat after a match but go on a date immediately. "On average it takes 38 hours to start dating on Tinder in the real world. With us it's only 2 hours", claims the app's founder Marsha Goei. Every month, ~35K singles in the Netherlands are active on Breeze. Users pay €7.50 per date, which includes one free drink at Breeze's partner locations.
Breeze – One of the Top Three Most Popular Dating Apps in Holland
EMERCE – Breeze is now the third most downloaded dating app in Holland, after Bumble and Tinder, respectively. The app encourages users to meet IRL as soon as possible. Users are not allowed to chat but can immediately plan a date with their matches via the app. Breeze claims it helped organize over 28K face-to-face meetups so far, a number that almost doubled in the first half of 2022.

