Umii

Umii (UMII Technologies Ltd) is a UK-based mobile app designed to help university students form real-world friendships and combat feelings of isolation.

Founded in 2022 by Georgia Wheadon, Umii focuses on addressing social challenges faced by Gen-Z students in a post-COVID environment. The app allows verified university students to create profiles, receive daily matches based on shared interests, and connect for study groups, social activities, and general friendships. The app is free for students and is monetized through annual subscriptions from partner universities and student unions. Umii emphasizes safety with features like university email verification and endorsements from educational institutions. The company has raised £1.3 million in funding and is planning for international expansion, aiming to enhance student wellbeing through partnerships with universities.