Startup Roundup – 12th January

GDI is constantly on the lookout for new players in the online dating market, disruptive business models, and innovative technologies.

This Startup Roundup is presented in partnership with The Social Discovery Group, who are currently eager to connect with startups in the social discovery and online dating space.

Royalem – Modern Love with a Touch of Regal Elegance: This dating app concept is inpsired by the royal matchmaking of 1800s England. The platform plans to bring people togehter through weekly online activities as well as IRL meet-ups and luxury mansions. It is currently under development as its developers seek $1 million to bring Royalem to life.

tbc – Stop Swiping & Start Dating: Recently launching in Edinburgh, this platform helps create offline dates ASAP. Users submit the times where they’re free and the areas they’d like to visit, and the platform will suggest users who have similar preferences for the date.

yoomee – You + Me: Interested in someone but you’re not matched? That’s not a problem on yoomee, which allows users to message anyone on the app regardless of whether it’s a match. The platform has more than a million downloads on the Google Play Store.

In Case You Missed It! Here’s last week’s Startup Roundup:

Skip – Skip to the date: Launched on January 1st, Skip is a dating app without the chat. It helps singles to spend less time online and more time getting to know qualified matches on a date.

Petmeet – Pets, Dates, & Friends App: Dive into a dating and friendship scene that celebrates the paw-some bonds of pet lovers! Your pet’s quirks hold a special place in your heart, so why not let them be a part of your dating story?

BeNaughty.com – Get flirty now and get matched: Set up your profile, choose your filters, sit back, and let the platform work for you. What you get are high-quality matches based on your geolocation. Start a flirty chat and fix your dream date in a flash!