Start Pill
This article showcases Startup Pill’s top picks for the best Dating startups. These startups are taking a variety of approaches to innovating inside of the swinger lifestyle and Dating industry and around the world. They are all exceptional startups well worth a follow.
We selectbed these startups for exceptional performance in one of these categories:
- Innovation
- Innovative ideas
- Innovative route to market
- Innovative product
- Growth
- Exceptional growth
- Exceptional growth strategy
- Management
- Societal impact
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1. Cobble
The idea behind this startup: Cobble develops a decision-making app that curates date night plans for couples.
Headquarters: New York, New York, United States
Industries: Apps, Dating, Information Technology, Social Media
Founders: Jordan Scott
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[adace-ad id=”4426″]2. Lex
The idea behind this startup: lo-fi, text-based social app for womxn, trans, genderqueer, intersex, two spirit, and non-binary. For meeting lovers and friends.
Headquarters: New York, New York, United States
Industries: Dating, LGBT, Social, Social Media
Founders: Jen Wohlner, Kell Rakowski
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[adace-ad id=”4426″]3. KiKi
The idea behind this startup: KiKi is a social marketplace that connects like-minded people to enjoy real experiences nearby.
Headquarters: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Apps, Consumer, Dating, E-Commerce, Marketplace, Mobile, Social, Social Network, Software
Founders: Manel Hernandez Tomas, Ruben Juan Juan
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[adace-ad id=”4426″]4. Kippo
The idea behind this startup: Kippo is a dating and social app for gamers
Headquarters: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Dating, Mobile Apps, Social Media, Social Network
Founders: Cheeyoon Lee, David Park
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[adace-ad id=”4426″]5. Paired
The idea behind this startup: Paired provides the steps needed by couples to improve their relationship each day.
Headquarters: London, England, United Kingdom
Industries: Apps, Dating, Software
Founders: Unknown
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[adace-ad id=”4426″]6. Tabler
The idea behind this startup: An all-in-one booking, sharing, and inviting app for night outs, socializing & hospitality
Headquarters: Munich, Bayern, Germany
Industries: Dating, Event Promotion, Hospitality, Lifestyle, Mobile, Nightlife, Restaurants, Social Network, Travel
Founders: Alan Amadej Eferl, Deni Sebastian Eferl, Dr. Christian Stahl
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[adace-ad id=”4426″]7. Birdy
The idea behind this startup: Birdy is a personality discovery and matching app that connects people authentically based on personality compatibility.
Headquarters: Unknown
Industries: Dating, Mobile Apps, Social Network
Founders: Juliette Swann
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[adace-ad id=”4426″]8. Interlace
The idea behind this startup: Interlace is an online dating platform that allows users to find local people and friends with cameras.
Headquarters: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Industries: Dating, Social Media, Social Network
Founders: Paari Kandappan
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[adace-ad id=”4426″]9. Fitafy
The idea behind this startup: Dating for people who live a fit and healthy lifestyle.
Headquarters: Perth, Australia
Industries: Dating, Fitness, Private Social Networking
Founders: Brendan McCormack
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[adace-ad id=”4426″]10. 3rdDegree App
The idea behind this startup: Building connections one conversation at a time.
Headquarters: Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
Industries: Consumer, Dating, Lifestyle, Mobile Apps, Social Network
Founders: Unknown
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[adace-ad id=”4426″]11. BARE Dating
The idea behind this startup: On BARE you can reveal as much or as little as you like.
Headquarters: London, England, United Kingdom
Industries: Dating, Messaging, Social
Founders: Alex Sergent
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[adace-ad id=”4426″]12. Love The Network
The idea behind this startup: Love The Network is a dating app that operates on a community level.
Headquarters: Portland, Maine, United States
Industries: Dating, Internet of Things, iOS, Mobile, Mobile Apps, Social Network
Founders: Lauren Gamache, Ryan Murphy
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[adace-ad id=”4426″]13. Ukin
The idea behind this startup: Ukin is a study abroad life mutual aid and dating platform.
Headquarters: Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Industries: Dating, Internet, Social
Founders: Unknown
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[adace-ad id=”4426″]14. Tangbei
The idea behind this startup: Tangbei is a video dating platform to share short video.
Headquarters: Beijing, Beijing, China
Industries: Dating, Social, Video Chat
Founders: Unknown
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[adace-ad id=”4426″]15. Couple
The idea behind this startup: Couple is a developer of a virtual speed-dating platform designed to eliminate the frustration of those long unbearable experiences.
Headquarters: Basking Ridge, New Jersey, United States
Industries: Dating, Information Technology, Social
Founders: Unknown
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[adace-ad id=”4426″]16. Dot Dating App
The idea behind this startup: Dot Dating is a mobile app that help people find a dating partner by matching the profiles based on geographical location & interests.
Headquarters: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Industries: Apps, Dating, Internet, Location Based Services, Mobile, Mobile Apps, Social Media
Founders: Parthesh Patel
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[adace-ad id=”4426″]17. GujjuWeds
The idea behind this startup: GujjuWeds is a matrimonial app for single Gujaratis to find a Gujarati who is looking for a date or marriage.
Headquarters: Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
Industries: Dating, Information Technology
Founders: Unknown
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[adace-ad id=”4426″]18. Filter Off
The idea behind this startup: Filter Off is a video dating app that helps people connect romantically.
Headquarters: New York, New York, United States
Industries: Dating, Video
Founders: Unknown
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[adace-ad id=”4426″]19. Fantasy Match
The idea behind this startup: Dating app for people open to ethical, open, and polyamorous relationships
Headquarters: Wilmington, Delaware, United States
Industries: Dating, Mobile Apps, Social Network
Founders: Andrew Yaroshenko
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[adace-ad id=”4426″]20. datehookup.online
The idea behind this startup: If you are looking for a high-quality online dating site, we are here to help. Datehookup.onlineis a platform made with the users in mind.
Headquarters: Unknown
Industries: Dating
Founders: Unknown
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[adace-ad id=”4426″]21. Teleport
The idea behind this startup: Match people, not profiles in live video dating events
Headquarters: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Industries: Consumer Software, Dating, Social Media, Video Conferencing
Founders: Chad Goodman
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[adace-ad id=”4426″]22. Waves
The idea behind this startup: Waves is a dating application that allows its users to find someone to fully express themselves with.
Headquarters: Sunnyvale, California, United States
Industries: Apps, Dating, Software
Founders: Unknown
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[adace-ad id=”4426″]23. Chekmate
The idea behind this startup: Chekmate is a dating marketplace designed to facilitate genuine connections by bringing the gap between online and offline interaction.
Headquarters: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Industries: Apps, Consumer Software, Dating, Leisure, Lifestyle, Social Media
Founders: Jimi Tele
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[adace-ad id=”4426″]24. NERVY
The idea behind this startup: A mobile dating app that prioritizes short videos to eliminate catfish, fake profiles and outdated content.
Headquarters: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Industries: Apps, Dating, Video
Founders: Unknown
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[adace-ad id=”4426″]25. Struck
The idea behind this startup: The astrology-based matchmaking app
Headquarters: Unknown
Industries: Apps, Dating
Founders: Rachel Lo
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[adace-ad id=”4426″]26. NepaliVivah
The idea behind this startup: NepaliVivah is the top social matrimony platform for people of Nepali origin to find, meet and marry Nepali women and men
Headquarters: Unknown
Industries: Communities, Dating, Internet, Social, Social Network, Wedding
Founders: Unknown
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[adace-ad id=”4426″]27. Kama
The idea behind this startup: Kama is a dating app that streamlines the dating process.
Headquarters: New York, New York, United States
Industries: Apps, Dating, Mobile Apps
Founders: Unknown
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[adace-ad id=”4426″]28. Bloom
The idea behind this startup: Bloom is a dating community that gathers in 6-8 person “Blooms” or park hangouts.
Headquarters: Oakland, California, United States
Industries: Communities, Dating, Software
Founders: Lauren Vegter
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[adace-ad id=”4426″]29. Curius Inc.
The idea behind this startup: Dating app with 6 directions to swipe, each representing a unique social intention based on which connections are formed.
Headquarters: Shelby, Michigan, United States
Industries: Dating, Mobile Apps, Social Network
Founders: Brittney Spencer, Harrit Diwan
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[adace-ad id=”4426″]30. SKWSH
The idea behind this startup: SKWSH helps you match, find the perfect date spot, and meet in person! Available on Android; coming soon to iOS.
Headquarters: London, England, United Kingdom
Industries: Dating, Internet, Mobile, Mobile Apps, Social Media
Founders: Paul Aikhomu
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[adace-ad id=”4426″]31. So Syncd
The idea behind this startup: So Syncd is the first dating app and website that connects compatible personality types.
Headquarters: Unknown
Industries: Dating
Founders: Unknown
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[adace-ad id=”4426″]32. Cupido
The idea behind this startup: Askcupido provides an AI-based profile analyzing API for dating apps to increase user retention and engagement.
Headquarters: Paris, Ile-de-France, France
Industries: Artificial Intelligence, B2B, B2C, Computer Vision, Dating, Internet, Machine Learning, Software
Founders: Unknown
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[adace-ad id=”4426″]33. Tangible
The idea behind this startup: Tangible is the most magical way to be present with your loved ones, over any distance. Edit Page
Headquarters: Unknown
Industries: Augmented Reality, Consumer, Dating, Family, Fashion, Video Chat, Video Conferencing, Wearables
Founders: Akshay Dinakar, Katie Fo, Paul Lavengco, Pramod Kotipalli
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[adace-ad id=”4426″]34. Vybe
The idea behind this startup: A dating platform that connects Africans to other Africans online and offline
Headquarters: Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Industries: Dating, Events, Information Technology, Social Media, Social Network
Founders: Adetolani Eko, Moronke Anifowose, Osagie Omonzokpia
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[adace-ad id=”4426″]35. HANG5
The idea behind this startup: HANG5 is an astrology-based online dating application.
Headquarters: New York, New York, United States
Industries: Apps, Dating, Internet
Founders: William Baek
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[adace-ad id=”4426″]36. TIKI Interactive Inc
The idea behind this startup: Endless. Exciting. Encounters
Headquarters: Lewes, Delaware, United States
Industries: Apps, Dating, Information Technology, Mobile Apps
Founders: Anil K Neela
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[adace-ad id=”4426″]37. DraftMate
The idea behind this startup: DraftMate is the only dating app providing a solution for athletes, sports fans, and fitness enthusiasts.
Headquarters: Maple Grove, Minnesota, United States
Industries: Dating, Fitness, Sports
Founders: Keith Heaney, Lowell Fortune
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[adace-ad id=”4426″]38. VEARTH
The idea behind this startup: Vegan Social Media
Headquarters: Unknown
Industries: Apps, Dating, Mobile Apps, Professional Networking, Social, Social Media, Social Network, Web Apps
Founders: Alexey Kochetkov, Alexey Yakuban, Tati Soloveva
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[adace-ad id=”4426″]39. Dated
The idea behind this startup: Personalized Dating Management Platform
Headquarters: New York, New York, United States
Industries: Apps, Dating
Founders: Cierra Beck
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[adace-ad id=”4426″]40. Serendipity, Inc.
The idea behind this startup: Uncovering sentiment & guiding decisions
Headquarters: Unknown
Industries: Artificial Intelligence, Customer Service, Dating, Machine Learning, Software
Founders: Nikki Ahmadi
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[adace-ad id=”4426″]41. Blink
The idea behind this startup: Scheduling members for virtual blind speed dates and building a space where a person’s personality, values, sense of humor, passions, and quirks are what set them apart — not their looks, favorite quote, or fashion choices.
Headquarters: Unknown
Industries: Apps, Dating, Mobile Apps, Software
Founders: Taly Matiteyahu
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[adace-ad id=”4426″]42. Tripflingo
The idea behind this startup: Tripflingo connects thousands of solo travelers across the world.
Headquarters: Unknown
Industries: Dating, Travel
Founders: R Khan Dipto
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[adace-ad id=”4426″]43. CLINX
The idea behind this startup: CLINX is a mobile app for social dating & nightlife.
Headquarters: Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel
Industries: Dating, Social Impact, Social Media, Social Network
Founders: Josh Unsdorfer, Moshe David Rubinstein
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44. Flirt Dating
The idea behind this startup: Flirt is the first and only dating app that analyzes chats and matches to pair users with their preferred personality and physical types.
Headquarters: New York, New York, United States
Industries: Apps, Dating, Natural Language Processing, Social Network
Founders: Haley Dercher, Sean Cantrell
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45. 2Lips
The idea behind this startup: 2Lips is a trendy, open-minded way of mobile dating with a twist
Headquarters: Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Industries: Dating
Founders: Unknown
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46. Sandbox
The idea behind this startup: Mobile App
Headquarters: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Apps, Dating, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Mobile Apps
Founders: Chase Hoyt
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47. MFR Dating
The idea behind this startup: Bringing Artificial Intelligence to Dating
Headquarters: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Industries: Artificial Intelligence, Dating, Machine Learning, Mobile Apps
Founders: Hanisa Mohamed
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48. Lovfinity
The idea behind this startup: Mobile App
Headquarters: Tampa, Florida, United States
Industries: Dating, Mobile Apps
Founders: Gautam Patel
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49. Glukose
The idea behind this startup: Elite Dating
Headquarters: Singapore, Central Region, Singapore
Industries: Dating, Internet, Mobile Apps
Founders: Unknown
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50. KYWRD
The idea behind this startup: A unique relationship app for intellectuals.
Headquarters: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Industries: Apps, Dating, Lifestyle, Mobile Apps, Social, Social Impact, Social Media, Software
Founders: Eric David Smith
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51.Spottle
The idea behind this startup: Live video speed dates with people nearby
Headquarters: Unknown
Industries: Dating, Social Network, Video
Founders: Andrew Stanton, Matt Cohen, Max Rosenberg
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51.Spottle
The idea behind this startup: Live video speed dates with people nearby
Headquarters: Unknown
Industries: Dating, Social Network, Video
Founders: Andrew Stanton, Matt Cohen, Max Rosenberg
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46. Companion
The idea behind this startup: Companion features people seeking a companionship dating site. Find a casual date, traveling partner, workout buddy and more.
Headquarters: Unknown
Industries: Dating
Founders: Unknown
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47. Flokkr
The idea behind this startup: Privacy respecting social network for gay/bi/trans/queer adults.
Headquarters: Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
Industries: Dating, LGBT, Online Forums, Social Network
Founders: Nick Singleton
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46. MeetCute
The idea behind this startup: Enriching conversations and relationships using AI
Headquarters: London, England, United Kingdom
Industries: Apps, Artificial Intelligence, Dating, Information Technology, Internet, iOS, Natural Language Processing, Software
Founders: Bobby Tang
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55. PurpleLord
The idea behind this startup: Influencer Marketing platform crafting unique experiences to connect Influencers, Brands and Consumers together
Headquarters: Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Industries: Brand Marketing, Dating, Events, Internet, Social Media Marketing
Founders: Arpan Das
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56. Spouslr
The idea behind this startup: Spouslr have helped thousands of Muslim singles worldwide find love and someone to share their lives with.
Headquarters: London, UK
Industries: Dating, Mobile Apps
Founders: Hamza Malik
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57. Traumoo
The idea behind this startup: Online-Dating website and mobile app
Headquarters: Karlsfeld, Bayern, Germany
Industries: Dating, Information Technology, Internet, Mobile, Social Media, Social Network, Software
Founders: Unknown
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58. Citrus
The idea behind this startup: Dating. Without the Creeps.
Headquarters: Unknown
Industries: Dating, Mobile Apps
Founders: Nathaniel Sokoll-Ward
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59MuzMuz
The idea behind this startup: Meet Awesome Muslim Singles… MuzMuz as one of the leading Arab dating and Muslim dating apps helping connect Muslims with each other.
Headquarters: Unknown
Industries: Dating, Internet, Mobile Apps, Software
Founders: Zsolt Sasdi
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60FaceDate
The idea behind this startup: FaceDate is an analytics-enabled dating app helping users find, connect, and meet people compatible with them.
Headquarters: Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Industries: Analytics, Dating, Software
Founders: Farkhad Mousaev
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61. EZ.Dating
The idea behind this startup: EZ.Dating provides bespoke dating automation services for busy professionals looking for love.
Headquarters: Unknown
Industries: Consulting, Dating, Training
Founders: Unknown
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62. WE LOVE DATENIGHT
The idea behind this startup: WE LOVE DATENIGHT is an online shop that provides date basket that includes games, fun activities, recipes for snacks and drinks.
Headquarters: s-gravenhage, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands
Industries: Dating, E-Commerce, Retail
Founders: Unknown
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63. Signal ground3
The idea behind this startup: Signal ground3 is a social dating app.
Headquarters: Mapo, Seoul-t’ukpyolsi, South Korea
Industries: Apps, Dating
Founders: Unknown
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64. Bliqoor
The idea behind this startup: Bliqoor helps you book drinks, tables, food, in an innovative way that keeps you entertained.
Headquarters: Unknown
Industries: Dating, E-Commerce, Nightclubs, Nightlife, Restaurants, Social Network
Founders: Sahil Morey
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65. CRAZY KRUSH
The idea behind this startup: Crazy krush dating app allows users to chat and meet if both the sender or receiver like each other in the app
Headquarters: New Delhi, Delhi, India
Industries: Apps, Dating, Internet, News, Social
Founders: Unknown
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66. Single Darlings
The idea behind this startup: Meet Singles To Hookup. Real Single Men And Women. Real Profiles.
Headquarters: Unknown
Industries: Dating
Founders: Unknown
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67. MelissaMatchMaking
The idea behind this startup: International High-End MatchMaking Boutique
Headquarters: Unknown
Industries: Dating, Internet
Founders: Unknown
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68. Dating Tips N Topics
The idea behind this startup: Dating, tips, topics and hookups social discussion board forum where your participation could easily land you the date you are looking for.
Headquarters: Unknown
Industries: Dating, Online Forums
Founders: Unknown
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