# Social and Dating Apps Market Map United States 2026: 221 Startups in 5 Segments > 221 social and dating apps startups in the United States, mapped in 5 segments: social networks, friendship and communities and dating and more. Source: https://millionrounds.com/market-maps/social-and-dating-apps-united-states-market-map (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article) ## Social networks 145 - [DeSo Foundation](https://millionrounds.com/company/deso-foundation) - [Farcaster](https://millionrounds.com/company/farcaster) - [Yammer](https://millionrounds.com/company/yammer) - [SERMO](https://millionrounds.com/company/sermo) - [*I* Instagram](https://millionrounds.com/company/instagram) - [UrbanSitter](https://millionrounds.com/company/urbansitter) - [Cloudmark](https://millionrounds.com/company/cloudmark) - [Radia](https://millionrounds.com/company/radia) - [Strava](https://millionrounds.com/company/strava) - [Visible Path](https://millionrounds.com/company/visible-path) - [CommonStock](https://millionrounds.com/company/commonstock) - [*S* Shocase](https://millionrounds.com/company/shocase) - [Cymbal](https://millionrounds.com/company/cymbal) - [One Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/one-inc) - [OMGPOP](https://millionrounds.com/company/omgpop) - [Marigold Health](https://millionrounds.com/company/marigold-health) - [WeeWorld](https://millionrounds.com/company/weeworld) - [RSS3](https://millionrounds.com/company/rss3) - [Xumii](https://millionrounds.com/company/xumii) - [Onmyway](https://millionrounds.com/company/onmyway) - [EmployeeReferrals.com](https://millionrounds.com/company/employeereferrals-com) - [CubeTree](https://millionrounds.com/company/cubetree) - [StockTwits](https://millionrounds.com/company/stocktwits) - [MocoSpace](https://millionrounds.com/company/mocospace) +121 more ## Friendship and communities 42 - [Butterfly](https://millionrounds.com/company/butterfly) - [GodTube](https://millionrounds.com/company/godtube) - [Celect](https://millionrounds.com/company/celect) - [MyHealthTeams](https://millionrounds.com/company/myhealthteams) - [GameDuell](https://millionrounds.com/company/gameduell) - [Vibes](https://millionrounds.com/company/vibes) - [Ello](https://millionrounds.com/company/ello) - [Forem](https://millionrounds.com/company/forem) - [*LL* Locket Labs](https://millionrounds.com/company/locket-labs) - [Green Mountain Digital, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/green-mountain-digital-inc) - [Yik Yak](https://millionrounds.com/company/yik-yak) - [Swsh](https://millionrounds.com/company/swsh) - [Fancred](https://millionrounds.com/company/fancred) - [Musubi](https://millionrounds.com/company/musubi) - [MassRoots](https://millionrounds.com/company/massroots) - [Sagespot](https://millionrounds.com/company/sagespot) - [MyHealthTeam](https://millionrounds.com/company/myhealthteam) - [*T* True](https://millionrounds.com/company/true) - [introNetworks](https://millionrounds.com/company/intronetworks) - [Grouply](https://millionrounds.com/company/grouply) - [Seam Social](https://millionrounds.com/company/seam-social) - [LiveProfile](https://millionrounds.com/company/liveprofile) - [COMMUNITYx](https://millionrounds.com/company/communityx) - [Socialize](https://millionrounds.com/company/socialize) +18 more ## Dating 13 - [Gather](https://millionrounds.com/company/gather) - [Coffee Meets Bagel](https://millionrounds.com/company/coffee-meets-bagel) - [giddy](https://millionrounds.com/company/giddy) - [OkCupid](https://millionrounds.com/company/okcupid) - [2RedBeans](https://millionrounds.com/company/2redbeans) - [Desti](https://millionrounds.com/company/desti) - [MeetMindful](https://millionrounds.com/company/meetmindful) - [Cerca](https://millionrounds.com/company/cerca) - [Mately](https://millionrounds.com/company/mately) - [Weepo](https://millionrounds.com/company/weepo) - [Instamour](https://millionrounds.com/company/instamour) - [*PM* Political Matchmakers](https://millionrounds.com/company/political-matchmakers) - [*A* AnonymAsk](https://millionrounds.com/company/anonymask) ## Video and creator-led social 13 - [KickApps](https://millionrounds.com/company/kickapps) - [Fanhouse](https://millionrounds.com/company/fanhouse) - [*M* Monaverse](https://millionrounds.com/company/monaverse) - [TalentSky](https://millionrounds.com/company/talentsky) - [Minds](https://millionrounds.com/company/minds) - [Civitai](https://millionrounds.com/company/civitai) - [Buffer](https://millionrounds.com/company/buffer) - [Live Undiscovered Music](https://millionrounds.com/company/live-undiscovered-music) - [Vermut](https://millionrounds.com/company/vermut) - [LitPic](https://millionrounds.com/company/litpic) - [JamKazam](https://millionrounds.com/company/jamkazam) - [*R* Rawporter](https://millionrounds.com/company/rawporter) - [GOPOP.TV](https://millionrounds.com/company/gopop-tv) ## AI companions 8 - [Tolan](https://millionrounds.com/company/tolan) - [Replika](https://millionrounds.com/company/replika) - [*T* Thera](https://millionrounds.com/company/thera) - [Revinu IO LLC](https://millionrounds.com/company/revinu-io-llc) - [Dippy AI](https://millionrounds.com/company/dippy-ai) - [Pingo AI](https://millionrounds.com/company/pingo-ai) - [TeddyBot](https://millionrounds.com/company/teddybot) - [SocialSamba](https://millionrounds.com/company/socialsamba) ## Segment by segment ### Social networks 145 startups · $1.3B raised - [**DeSo Foundation**](https://millionrounds.com/company/deso-foundation) Layer-1 blockchain built to power storage-heavy apps, like social apps, listed on Coinbase with 1.5M+ wallets. United States $200M - [**Farcaster**](https://millionrounds.com/company/farcaster) Farcaster is a social network that helps coders, fitness enthusiasts, and meme makers find people based on their interests. United States $150M - [**Yammer**](https://millionrounds.com/company/yammer) Yammer is an enterprise social network that enables employees to collaborate across departments, geographies and business applications. United States $142M - [**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 - [*I* **Instagram**](https://millionrounds.com/company/instagram) Instagram is a free photo-sharing application that enables its users to take photos, apply filters, and share them on social networks. United States $58M - [**UrbanSitter**](https://millionrounds.com/company/urbansitter) UrbanSitter is an online hub connecting families with babysitters through social networks. United States $43M - [**Cloudmark**](https://millionrounds.com/company/cloudmark) Cloudmark provides carrier-grade messaging security and infrastructure solutions for fixed, mobile, and social networks. United States $39M - [**Radia**](https://millionrounds.com/company/radia) Social platform for local entertainment discovery United States $35M ### Friendship and communities 42 startups · $484M raised - [**Butterfly**](https://millionrounds.com/company/butterfly) Butterfly is a social media app designed for students, fostering community unity through features such as events, and society integrations. United States $253M - [**GodTube**](https://millionrounds.com/company/godtube) GodTube is a video-driven Christian social network connecting users with friends, family, co-workers, testimonies and ministries. United States $33M - [**Celect**](https://millionrounds.com/company/celect) Celect develops customized websites equipped with private social networks and online management tools for fraternities, sororities United States $30M - [**MyHealthTeams**](https://millionrounds.com/company/myhealthteams) MyHealthTeams creates social networks for chronic condition communities. United States $27M - [**GameDuell**](https://millionrounds.com/company/gameduell) GameDuell is a cross-platform games community, developing games for its website as well as for social networks and mobile devices. United States $17M - [**Vibes**](https://millionrounds.com/company/vibes) The LGBTQ social network United States $15M - [**Ello**](https://millionrounds.com/company/ello) Ello is a developer of a social network platform used to use art as a medium to connect with friends. United States $15M - [**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 ### Dating 13 startups · $106M raised - [**Gather**](https://millionrounds.com/company/gather) Gather is a Catholic dating app founded by Eric Niehaus and launched in 2021. United States $50M - [**Coffee Meets Bagel**](https://millionrounds.com/company/coffee-meets-bagel) Coffee Meets Bagel (CMB) is a dating app launched in 2012, designed for individuals seeking serious relationships and long-term commitment. United States $23M - [**giddy**](https://millionrounds.com/company/giddy) Giddy is an online dating app. United States $18M - [**OkCupid**](https://millionrounds.com/company/okcupid) OkCupid is an online dating and friendship service based in the U.S. United States $6.0M - [**2RedBeans**](https://millionrounds.com/company/2redbeans) 2RedBeans is an online dating and matchmaking company that caters to Chinese singles living abroad, particularly in North America, United States $2.3M - [**Desti**](https://millionrounds.com/company/desti) Desti is a software company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2021 by John Taylor, AJ Qutub, and Nick Dominguez. United States $2.0M - [**MeetMindful**](https://millionrounds.com/company/meetmindful) MeetMindful is a Denver-based online dating and relationships company that emphasizes mindfulness and intentional living. United States $1.8M - [**Cerca**](https://millionrounds.com/company/cerca) Cerca is a new dating app that connects people within their existing social circles. United States $1.6M ### Video and creator-led social 13 startups · $104M raised - [**KickApps**](https://millionrounds.com/company/kickapps) KickApps is a social publishing platform for creating social networks with added features, video players and widgets. United States $39M - [**Fanhouse**](https://millionrounds.com/company/fanhouse) Fanhouse is a social platform that connects content creators with their top fans. United States $20M - [*M* **Monaverse**](https://millionrounds.com/company/monaverse) Mona is the premier web3 metaverse world building platform and social network built for creators, by creators. United States $15M - [**TalentSky**](https://millionrounds.com/company/talentsky) Talentsky is a professional social network and skill-sharing platform designed to enhance career development and mentorship. United States $9.1M - [**Minds**](https://millionrounds.com/company/minds) Minds is an open source social network on a mission to reward creators and elevate global discourse through Internet freedom. United States $6.0M - [**Civitai**](https://millionrounds.com/company/civitai) Civitai is an open-source social platform and marketplace focused on generative artificial intelligence, particularly in AI-genera United States $5.1M - [**Buffer**](https://millionrounds.com/company/buffer) Buffer is a social media management platform that helps brands, creators, agencies, and individuals streamline their content creat United States $3.9M - [**Live Undiscovered Music**](https://millionrounds.com/company/live-undiscovered-music) LÜM is a music discovery and streaming platform that is built upon a social network. United States $1.7M ### AI companions 8 startups · $46M raised - [**Tolan**](https://millionrounds.com/company/tolan) Tolan is a voice-first AI companion app developed by Portola, designed to provide emotional support and practical guidance through United States $30M - [**Replika**](https://millionrounds.com/company/replika) Replika is an AI companion app that provides users with a personal, empathetic chatbot for engaging in judgment-free conversations. United States $6.5M - [*T* **Thera**](https://millionrounds.com/company/thera) AI companion helping people to resolve small daily problems/issues/ask advice/vent United States $4.5M - [**Revinu IO LLC**](https://millionrounds.com/company/revinu-io-llc) Revinu 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 - [**Dippy AI**](https://millionrounds.com/company/dippy-ai) Dippy AI is a mobile-first platform that allows users to create and interact with customizable AI companions through character cha United States $2.1M - [**Pingo AI**](https://millionrounds.com/company/pingo-ai) Pingo AI is a language learning app that helps build speaking fluency through realistic conversations with an AI companion. United States $500K - [**TeddyBot**](https://millionrounds.com/company/teddybot) TeddyBot creates an AI companion for elders, offering personalized support, stories, and games to enhance well-being, and connections. United States $250K - [**SocialSamba**](https://millionrounds.com/company/socialsamba) SocialSamba is social networking for scripted characters - which means we're the social platform that enables fans to "friend" the United States $20K **How this map is made.** Every startup here has raised money in rounds we track, and is based in United States. 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)[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)[Market map · New York **Social and dating apps market map: New York** 31 startups · 3 segments · $200M](https://millionrounds.com/market-maps/social-and-dating-apps-new-york-market-map) ## Who backs social and dating apps? 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