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The Startup Roundup – 29th October 2021

GDI is constantly on the lookout for new players in the online dating market, disruptive business models and innovative technologies. Make sure you catch the Startup Roundup every Friday by following us on Facebook and Twitter!

Startup news this week:

  1. Lafdr: Swipe On Memes. Find Love – Users browse the platform to find friends and romantic connections with similar senses of humour to laugh at memes with.
  2. Heart To Heart: Hear Cool Stories, Meet New People – An audio-first dating app which helps form more intimate relationships by giving singles the tools to show off their personality.
  3. Ace: It’s Faster With Ace Dating App – Ace matches users for random 30-second video chats, encouraging them to make quick decisions based on natural instincts.
  4. Boop: The Going-On-Dates App – After matching and having a conversation, users can organise dates through Boop’s numerous partner venues.
  5. Pawmates: The Dog Meetup App – While the app is designed to organise playdates for dogs, there’s nothing stopping the owners from making connections of their own.


Dominic Whitlock

Dominic is the Editor for Global Dating Insights. Originally from Devon, England he achieved a BA in English Language & Linguistics from The University of Reading. He enjoys a variety of sports and has a further passion for film and music.

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