# Social and Dating Apps Market Map New York 2026: 31 Startups in 3 Segments > 31 social and dating apps startups in New York, mapped in 3 segments: social networks, friendship and communities and dating and more. Source: https://millionrounds.com/market-maps/social-and-dating-apps-new-york-market-map (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article) ## Social networks 16 - [SERMO](https://millionrounds.com/company/sermo) - [OMGPOP](https://millionrounds.com/company/omgpop) - [StockTwits](https://millionrounds.com/company/stocktwits) - [Next Big Sound](https://millionrounds.com/company/next-big-sound) - [Sending Network](https://millionrounds.com/company/sending-network) - [Kanvas Labs](https://millionrounds.com/company/kanvas-labs) - [FertilityAuthority](https://millionrounds.com/company/fertilityauthority) - [Fitocracy](https://millionrounds.com/company/fitocracy) - [Envicase](https://millionrounds.com/company/envicase) - [NKENNE](https://millionrounds.com/company/nkenne) - [Atmospheir](https://millionrounds.com/company/atmospheir) - [eduClipper](https://millionrounds.com/company/educlipper) - [ARTDEX](https://millionrounds.com/company/artdex) - [Applaudable](https://millionrounds.com/company/applaudable) - [Skycheckin](https://millionrounds.com/company/skycheckin) - [Sqoot](https://millionrounds.com/company/sqoot) ## Friendship and communities 11 - [Forem](https://millionrounds.com/company/forem) - [Yik Yak](https://millionrounds.com/company/yik-yak) - [Swsh](https://millionrounds.com/company/swsh) - [Sagespot](https://millionrounds.com/company/sagespot) - [Seam Social](https://millionrounds.com/company/seam-social) - [LiveProfile](https://millionrounds.com/company/liveprofile) - [Upfront Media Group](https://millionrounds.com/company/upfront-media-group) - [Fourplay Social](https://millionrounds.com/company/fourplay-social) - [Lucky Sweater](https://millionrounds.com/company/lucky-sweater) - [Project Noah](https://millionrounds.com/company/project-noah) - [YellowBrck](https://millionrounds.com/company/yellowbrck) ## Dating 4 - [OkCupid](https://millionrounds.com/company/okcupid) - [Cerca](https://millionrounds.com/company/cerca) - [Mately](https://millionrounds.com/company/mately) - [Weepo](https://millionrounds.com/company/weepo) ## Segment by segment ### Social networks 16 startups · $154M raised - [**SERMO**](https://millionrounds.com/company/sermo) Sermo is a global online social network and data insights platform designed exclusively for verified healthcare professionals, par United States $101M - [**OMGPOP**](https://millionrounds.com/company/omgpop) OMGPOP is a leading developer of social games for facebook, iphone and the open web. United States $17M - [**StockTwits**](https://millionrounds.com/company/stocktwits) Stocktwits is a leading financial communications platform and social network tailored for investors, traders, and entrepreneurs. United States $11M - [**Next Big Sound**](https://millionrounds.com/company/next-big-sound) Next Big Sound is an online music analytics platform tracking artists’ popularity and profitability across major social networks. United States $7.9M - [**Sending Network**](https://millionrounds.com/company/sending-network) A decentralized social network. United States $7.5M - [**Kanvas Labs**](https://millionrounds.com/company/kanvas-labs) Kanvas Labs is building a mobile platform that allows its users to create micro-social networks around real world experiences. United States $3.4M - [**FertilityAuthority**](https://millionrounds.com/company/fertilityauthority) FertilityAuthority operates as an information sharing site and social network for individuals struggling with fertility issues. United States $1.7M - [**Fitocracy**](https://millionrounds.com/company/fitocracy) Fitocracy develops a web and mobile fitness application that offers games, exercise and nutrition plans, personalized coaching, an United States $1.5M ### Friendship and communities 11 startups · $36M raised - [**Forem**](https://millionrounds.com/company/forem) Forem is an open-source social network and community-building platform that enables decentralized online communities through blogg United States $12M - [**Yik Yak**](https://millionrounds.com/company/yik-yak) Yik Yak is a location-based social network that helps you connect with the people right around you. United States $6.3M - [**Swsh**](https://millionrounds.com/company/swsh) SWSH 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 - [**Sagespot**](https://millionrounds.com/company/sagespot) SageSpot is a subscription social platform based in New York, founded in 2020. United States $4.5M - [**Seam Social**](https://millionrounds.com/company/seam-social) Seam 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 - [**LiveProfile**](https://millionrounds.com/company/liveprofile) LiveProfile is a messenger and social network enabling users to stay connected with friends. United States $2.2M - [**Upfront Media Group**](https://millionrounds.com/company/upfront-media-group) Upfront Media Group is a private company based in New York, founded in 2012. United States $1.2M - [**Fourplay Social**](https://millionrounds.com/company/fourplay-social) Fourplay 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 - [**OkCupid**](https://millionrounds.com/company/okcupid) OkCupid is an online dating and friendship service based in the U.S. United States $6.0M - [**Cerca**](https://millionrounds.com/company/cerca) Cerca is a new dating app that connects people within their existing social circles. United States $1.6M - [**Mately**](https://millionrounds.com/company/mately) Mately tests its members for STDs and enables them to share their results with others when using online dating sites and apps. United States $750K - [**Weepo**](https://millionrounds.com/company/weepo) Weepo is a dating app that allows you to choose an event happening in your city tonight and gives you a chance to swipe and connec United 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. ## More market maps [All maps](https://millionrounds.com/market-maps) [Market map **Social and dating apps market map** 486 startups · 5 segments · $4.1B](https://millionrounds.com/market-maps/social-and-dating-apps-market-map)[Market map · United States **Social and dating apps market map: United States** 221 startups · 5 segments · $2.0B](https://millionrounds.com/market-maps/social-and-dating-apps-united-states-market-map)[Investors map **Who invests in social and dating apps** 124 investors · 5 segments](https://millionrounds.com/market-maps/social-and-dating-apps-investors-map)[Market map · Europe **Social and dating apps market map: Europe** 117 startups · 4 segments · $794M](https://millionrounds.com/market-maps/social-and-dating-apps-europe-market-map)[New wave **New social and dating apps startups, founded 2020 on** 77 startups · 5 segments · $1.0B](https://millionrounds.com/market-maps/new-social-and-dating-apps-startups-market-map)[Market map · United Kingdom **Social and dating apps market map: United Kingdom** 45 startups · 4 segments · $371M](https://millionrounds.com/market-maps/social-and-dating-apps-united-kingdom-market-map) ## Who backs social and dating apps? 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