CITY AM – Thursday, a London-based start-up founded by George Rawlings, launched its dating app in 2021 with a simple idea: it only works on Thursdays. The app was designed to tackle "dating fatigue" by limiting activity to one day a week, encouraging quicker decisions and real-life meetups. Now, the company is shifting its focus to Thursday Events, where users can buy tickets to weekly events around the world. They’re also planning to expand their trips division, launch in new countries, and introduce a clothing line.
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Best Nights VC: Investing in Online Dating With Offline Focus
GLOBAL VENTURING – Best Nights VC, Mast-Jägermeister's venture arm, targets startups that bridge the gap between online interactions and real-world connections. Their portfolio includes Thursday, a dating app that operates exclusively on Thursdays to encourage real-life meetups and other social platforms like Lex and 222 that foster meaningful in-person interactions.
by Fernando Moncada Rivera
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Dating App Thursday Expands to San Francisco
TECH CRUNCH – Thursday, the dating app, which is available only on Thursdays, has expanded to San Francisco. By limiting access to one day a week, it encourages users to schedule real-life meetups promptly, addressing "swiping fatigue". Thursday limits matches to 10 per day, encouraging serious dating efforts. Users can increase this cap with a subscription. The app also organizes in-person singles events through Thursday Event. Founded in 2021, Thursday is available in six countries, including the U.S., U.K., and Australia, and plans to reach 100 cities by the end of 2024.
Ashley Coates Discusses “Thursday” Dating App Events
ABC7 – Ashley Coates, the Chicago host for the dating app "Thursday," stopped by ABC 7 Eyewitness News to discuss the app and its unique approach to dating. She shared insights about the app's weekly events, which are designed for those tired of traditional dating apps, held every Thursday.
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Thursday App CEO Apologizes for Insensitive Layoff Announcement on LinkedIn
CITYAM – The CEO of the dating app Thursday, George Rawlings, apologized following backlash over a LinkedIn post about layoffs at his company. In the deleted post, he stated that 70% of the staff pictured had been made redundant, yet claimed Thursday was stronger than ever. His post, perceived as insensitive, drew mixed reactions. The app, known for its once-a-week live feature and pop-up events in London and New York, had raised £2.5m in seed funding. Rawlings acknowledged the post did not convey his intended message and expressed a commitment to rectify this and do right by his team.
Dating App Thursday Transforms From Dating App to In-Person Singles Bar Experience
OPW – Thursday, initially renowned for its unique dating app that only activated on Thursdays, is taking a bold new direction. Thursday is moving beyond being just an app or an event organizer. Transitioning from digital matchmaking, Thursday is now set to launch a groundbreaking concept: The Singles Bar. The company's plan is to have a dedicated place in every major city in the world where singles from Hinge, Bumble, Tinder, pearº hang out on a Thursday night for IRL human connection.
How the Success of the Green Ring Experiment Boosted Thursday Dating App
LINKEDIN – Six months ago, the founder of dating app, Thursday, initiated an experiment called pearº. The idea was to eliminate the need for dating apps by introducing green rings that singles could wear to indicate their openness to real-world connections. Surprisingly, it worked better than expected, with numerous success stories pouring in. While some questioned if this move was counterintuitive, it turns out pearº has paved the way for Thursday's expansion into 115 cities across four continents by the end of the year. Sometimes, creating competition can lead to growth.
Matthew McNeill Love, Co-founder & COO of Thursday, Shares Insight Into Company’s Quiet Phase
LINKEDIN – Matthew McNeill Love, the COO and Co-founder of dating app Thursday, recently opened up about why the company has been less active on social media. Despite a challenging year marked by hesitant venture capital and economic downturn, Thursday decided to go inward, focusing on improving its product rather than scaling. Last February, the team concentrated on strengthening their brand, refining user experience, and setting a clearer path to scalability, all part of their next phase dubbed "Thursday 2.0." During this time, the app reached a significant milestone of 1M downloads. The company also developed another singles brand with global reach, expanding its presence in markets like the US, UK, EU, Australia, and Canada. Love concluded by hinting at exciting developments in the coming months.