Beyond is a private dating platform that facilitates intentional connections by allowing users to specify their relationship goals and preferences through customizable profiles. The app addresses the challenges of superficial dating by fostering a values-aligned community focused on honesty, consent, and diverse relationship styles.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many dating apps lack features that promote intentionality and transparency, leading to superficial connections and mismatched expectations. Users often struggle to find partners who share their values and relationship goals, resulting in wasted time and frustration.
Solution
Beyond is a membership-based dating application designed to foster honest and intentional connections. By requiring users to apply for membership, Beyond cultivates a community of individuals who value transparency, respect, and clear communication. The app allows users to specify their relationship preferences, including dating style, sexual orientation, and relationship status, ensuring compatibility from the outset. Beyond also facilitates open conversations by displaying each user's intentions upon connection, eliminating awkward icebreakers and promoting directness.
Target Audience
Beyond targets individuals seeking meaningful and intentional connections, including those interested in diverse relationship styles such as monogamy, ethical non-monogamy, and polyamory.
Features
- Membership application process to ensure a community of intentional daters
- Customizable profiles that allow users to specify relationship goals and preferences
- Filtering by dating preference (e.g., open, monogamous, polyamorous)
- Filtering by sexuality, gender, and relationship status (solo or partnered)
- Intention-setting feature to promote clear communication from the start
- Screenshot prevention to protect user privacy
- Community feature to connect through shared interests