Startup Roundup – 19th July
Social Discovery Insights is constantly on the lookout for new players, disruptive business models, and innovative technologies, in the social discovery market.
- Supperclub combats loneliness by bringing people together over dinner. The iPhone app allows users to book seats at curated dinner parties in London’s hidden-gem restaurants, facilitating real-life connections in a social media-dominated world. It features a multicultural selection of the city’s best places to eat.
- Hangar caters to aviation enthusiasts. Available on iOs, it provides a platform for pilots to share flight experiences, discover new airports, and connect with fellow aviators. With features like pilot profiles and an extensive airport database, Hangar enhances the sense of community among aviators.
- Boo uses personality tests to match users for friendship and dating. The app emphasizes authentic connections through shared values and interests, offering features like verified profiles, language practice, and in-depth compatibility analysis.
In Case You Missed It! Here’s last week’s Startup Roundup:
- Matchful: Using an algorithm which draws on psychology, personal preferences and astrology for the best compatibility, Matchful seeks to eliminate swiping and safely connect users to new social, professional and romantic relationships. It includes an AI relationship advisor and a compatibility guarantee, so users receive a refund on a matchmaking fee if they don’t find a match. The test version is available to try now on Apple and Google app stores.
- DineMe: UK-based startup DineMe brings people together over meals and drinks, focusing on real-life interactions. Users can propose or join dining or drinks experiences, choose payment methods, and meet verified local individuals for inclusive, multicultural encounters. You can choose whether you’d like to split the bill, pay for yourself or treat the other diner in-app to avoid any awkwardness.
- LYNQ: Launching in August 2024, this German startup focuses on connecting people locally to foster genuine relationships. The invite-only app helps users discover nearby individuals with shared interests, to foster meaningful connections through shared experiences. It customizes profiles shown to users based on how relevant they are to their preferences.
