Market map · New York
Social and dating apps market map: New York
31 social and dating apps startups based in New York that have raised money in rounds we track, placed in 3 segments by what each says it does. Together they have raised $200M.
Funding by segment
- Social networks$154M16
- Friendship and communities$36M11
- Dating$8.8M4
Where they are based
- United States31$200M
United StatesFounded
2 without a founding year on record.
Total raised
- Under $1M12
- $1M to $10M15
- $10M to $50M3
- $50M to $250M1
- $250M to $1B0
- $1B and over0
Each dot is a startup: the year it was founded across, the total it has raised up (each line is ten times the one below). Pick a segment to pick it out.
27 of 31 startups shown; the rest have no founding year or amount on record.
- 1 to 2
- 3 to 7
- 8 to 24
- 25 to 99
- 100 and more
- United States31
Startups by country, 1 country in all.
Segment by segment
Social networks
16 startups · $154M raised
SERMOSermo is a global online social network and data insights platform designed exclusively for verified healthcare professionals, parUnited States$101M
OMGPOPOMGPOP is a leading developer of social games for facebook, iphone and the open web.United States$17M
StockTwitsStocktwits is a leading financial communications platform and social network tailored for investors, traders, and entrepreneurs.United States$11M
Next Big SoundNext Big Sound is an online music analytics platform tracking artists’ popularity and profitability across major social networks.United States$7.9M
Sending NetworkA decentralized social network.United States$7.5M
Kanvas LabsKanvas Labs is building a mobile platform that allows its users to create micro-social networks around real world experiences.United States$3.4M
FertilityAuthorityFertilityAuthority operates as an information sharing site and social network for individuals struggling with fertility issues.United States$1.7M
FitocracyFitocracy develops a web and mobile fitness application that offers games, exercise and nutrition plans, personalized coaching, anUnited States$1.5M
Friendship and communities
11 startups · $36M raised
ForemForem is an open-source social network and community-building platform that enables decentralized online communities through bloggUnited States$12M
Yik YakYik Yak is a location-based social network that helps you connect with the people right around you.United States$6.3M
SwshSWSH is a New York-based company founded in 2022 that specializes in a shared photo album and fan-engagement platform for live events.United States$5.7M
SagespotSageSpot is a subscription social platform based in New York, founded in 2020.United States$4.5M
Seam SocialSeam Social was a web3 social platform founded in 2022 that allowed users to code, design, and curate personalized social spaces online.United States$2.5M
LiveProfileLiveProfile is a messenger and social network enabling users to stay connected with friends.United States$2.2M
Upfront Media GroupUpfront Media Group is a private company based in New York, founded in 2012.United States$1.2M
Fourplay SocialFourplay Social is a social network for single friends where they can team up and enjoy double dates together.United States$822K
Dating
4 startups · $8.8M raised
OkCupidOkCupid is an online dating and friendship service based in the U.S.United States$6.0MCercaCerca is a new dating app that connects people within their existing social circles.United States$1.6M
MatelyMately tests its members for STDs and enables them to share their results with others when using online dating sites and apps.United States$750K
WeepoWeepo is a dating app that allows you to choose an event happening in your city tonight and gives you a chance to swipe and connecUnited States$500K
How this map is made. Every startup here has raised money in rounds we track, and is based in New York. 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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