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Social and dating apps market map

486 social and dating apps startups worldwide that have raised money in rounds we track, placed in 5 segments by what each says it does. Together they have raised $4.1B; the biggest segment is social networks, with 311 companies.

486startups on the map
5segments
$4.1Braised between them
Social networksmost funded segment

Social networks

311

+287 more

Friendship and communities

95

+71 more

Video and creator-led social

36

+12 more

Dating

33

+9 more

AI companions

11

Segment by segment

Social networks

311 startups · $2.9B raised

  1. HootsuiteHootsuite develops a platform for managing social media programs across multiple social networks.Canada$335M
  2. DeSo FoundationLayer-1 blockchain built to power storage-heavy apps, like social apps, listed on Coinbase with 1.5M+ wallets.United States$200M
  3. SportasSportas is a UK-based social platform operated by Sportas Limited.United Kingdom$170M
  4. FarcasterFarcaster is a social network that helps coders, fitness enthusiasts, and meme makers find people based on their interests.United States$150M
  5. YammerYammer is an enterprise social network that enables employees to collaborate across departments, geographies and business applications.United States$142M
  6. BBluedBlued is a developer of a mobile based gay social app designed to connect with the network of guys.China$132M
  7. SERMOSermo is a global online social network and data insights platform designed exclusively for verified healthcare professionals, parUnited States$101M
  8. TYTT YuyinTT Yuyin is a social platform for mobile games.-$100M

Friendship and communities

95 startups · $697M raised

  1. ButterflyButterfly is a social media app designed for students, fostering community unity through features such as events, and society integrations.United States$253M
  2. Nasza-klasa.plNasza-klasa is a social platform that enables users to reconnect with old friends.Poland$56M
  3. FFriendsterThe original social network is back, before there was Facebook there was Friendster stay connected with family & friendsMalaysia$49M
  4. GodTubeGodTube is a video-driven Christian social network connecting users with friends, family, co-workers, testimonies and ministries.United States$33M
  5. CelectCelect develops customized websites equipped with private social networks and online management tools for fraternities, sororitiesUnited States$30M
  6. MyHealthTeamsMyHealthTeams creates social networks for chronic condition communities.United States$27M
  7. TTTYLTTYL is an audio social network built to help friends and family keep in touch with each other when they are physically apart.-$20M
  8. GameDuellGameDuell is a cross-platform games community, developing games for its website as well as for social networks and mobile devices.United States$17M

Video and creator-led social

36 startups · $218M raised

  1. Game InsightGame Insight is a leading video game developer and publisher based in Vilnius, Lithuania, specializing in free-to-play mobile and Lithuania$50M
  2. KickAppsKickApps is a social publishing platform for creating social networks with added features, video players and widgets.United States$39M
  3. FanvueFanvue is a British AI-powered subscription social platform founded in 2020 and based in London.United Kingdom$22M
  4. FanhouseFanhouse is a social platform that connects content creators with their top fans.United States$20M
  5. SportlobsterSportlobster was a sports-focused social network and content platform founded in London in 2012.United Kingdom$16M
  6. Handmade MobileFounded in 2014 by a management team with a strong track record in digital media and mobile entertainment, Handmade Mobile provideUnited Kingdom$15M
  7. MMonaverseMona is the premier web3 metaverse world building platform and social network built for creators, by creators.United States$15M
  8. TalentSkyTalentsky is a professional social network and skill-sharing platform designed to enhance career development and mentorship.United States$9.1M

Dating

33 startups · $159M raised

  1. GatherGather is a Catholic dating app founded by Eric Niehaus and launched in 2021.United States$50M
  2. Coffee Meets BagelCoffee Meets Bagel (CMB) is a dating app launched in 2012, designed for individuals seeking serious relationships and long-term commitment.United States$23M
  3. Happnhappn is the first mobile dating app to use real-time geolocation to help you discover people you’ve crossed paths with in real life.France$22M
  4. giddyGiddy is an online dating app.United States$18M
  5. SmittenSmitten is a dating app that offers creative games, interactive profiles, and icebreakers for its users.Iceland$10M
  6. OkCupidOkCupid is an online dating and friendship service based in the U.S.United States$6.0M
  7. OnceOnce is a slow dating app that focuses on quality over quantity by picking the perfect matches for you every day at noon!United Kingdom$3.5M
  8. IumIUMSOCIUS is a Korean-based app development company focused on creating novel dating apps for mobile users.South Korea$2.8M

AI companions

11 startups · $72M raised

  1. TolanTolan is a voice-first AI companion app developed by Portola, designed to provide emotional support and practical guidance throughUnited States$30M
  2. Ling TechnologyLuka AI Cube, operated by Luka Technology Co., Ltd., focuses on developing child-safe AI companions for Generation Alpha children.China$23M
  3. ReplikaReplika is an AI companion app that provides users with a personal, empathetic chatbot for engaging in judgment-free conversations.United States$6.5M
  4. TTheraAI companion helping people to resolve small daily problems/issues/ask advice/ventUnited States$4.5M
  5. CharacterXCharacterX is a Stanford-led decentralized synthetic social network.Singapore$2.8M
  6. Revinu IO LLCRevinu is an AI companion that grows with you, remembering what matters, reflecting who you are, and showing up the same way every day.United States$2.4M
  7. Dippy AIDippy AI is a mobile-first platform that allows users to create and interact with customizable AI companions through character chaUnited States$2.1M
  8. Pingo AIPingo AI is a language learning app that helps build speaking fluency through realistic conversations with an AI companion.United States$500K

How this map is made. Every startup here has raised money in rounds we track. It joins the map when its sectors, read from its rounds, or the opening of its own description say it works in social and dating apps, and goes to the first segment whose words it carries. Each segment shows its best-funded first. Rebuilt nightly; updated 15 November 2026.

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