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The global dating industry continues to see new companies with fresh approaches. These range from group-based meetings to AI-powered date planning.

While established apps like Tinder have raised $50M, newer entries such as Smitten have secured €13M by turning dating into a game.

Below is our list of 6 Dating startups worth keeping an eye on.

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Chaima.AI builds an AI agent to help people plan luxurious dates and experiences. The service uses generative AI to create personalized itineraries, simplifying the process of arranging high-end social outings.

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California, United States
Year Founded2025
FoundersJason Jiang, Jason Libbey, Keana Alabre
Funding Amount$500k
Startup SizeFounding Team (1-10)
Last Funding StatusPre-Seed
Top InvestorsA16Z GAMES Speedrun

Tinder's mobile app introduced the swipe-to-match feature, fundamentally changing how people connect online. It has since grown into one of the world's most popular platforms for meeting new people, available in more than 190 countries.

HeadquartersWest Hollywood, California, United States
Year Founded2012
FoundersDinesh Moorjani, Jonathan Badeen, Justin Mateen, Nichole Christie, Sean Rad, Whitney Herd
Funding Amount$50M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsBenchmark, IAC

Meet5 created a mobile app to help people connect in real life through group activities. The platform organizes small gatherings of six, providing a low-pressure alternative to traditional dating apps for building new social circles.

HeadquartersFrankfurt, Hessen, Germany
Year Founded2017
FoundersJoao Ferreira, Julius Muth, Kai Burghardt, Lukas Reinhardt
Funding Amount$12.3M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeries A
Top InvestorsPeak, Jost Schwaner

Trulymadly developed a dating and matchmaking platform for people seeking serious relationships. Their app uses a compatibility algorithm to connect users with highly compatible partners.

HeadquartersNew Delhi, Delhi, India
Year Founded2013
FoundersHitesh Dhingra, Rahul Kumar, Sachin Bhatia, Snehil Khanor
Funding Amount$9.9M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeed
Top InvestorsVenture Catalysts, Inflection Point Ventures, AngelList, We Founder Circle, Kae Capital

Smitten developed a dating app that uses creative games and icebreakers to make meeting people more fun. The platform encourages connection through shared activities and personality questions, moving beyond the traditional swipe-based format.

HeadquartersReykjavík, Gullbringusysla, Iceland
Year Founded2020
FoundersAsgeir Vísir, David Simonarson
Funding Amount€13M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeries A
Top InvestorsbyFounders, Makers Fund, PROfounders Capital, Possible Ventures, Sameer Singh

Lovoo operates a dating app and social network for meeting new people. Their platform uses a live video feature to give users a more authentic way to connect and interact in real-time.

HeadquartersDresden, Sachsen, Germany
Year Founded2011
FoundersBenjamin Bak, Björn Bak, Ilja Gorelik
Funding Amount
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
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