The startup has developed a dating application that utilizes location-based algorithms to connect users with nearby individuals who express mutual interest, eliminating the need for swiping or disliking. This approach fosters relaxed relationships free from societal pressures and traditional dating norms, allowing users to engage without predefined labels.
Funding
$5.5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional dating apps often rely on superficial swiping mechanisms and predefined labels, which can lead to unsatisfying connections and pressure to conform to societal norms. Many users seek more authentic and relaxed relationships without the constraints of rigid dating structures.
Solution
Feels is a mobile application designed to foster genuine connections by allowing users to express their true selves without societal pressures. The app moves beyond simple swiping by encouraging users to create story-like profiles with photos, videos, and prompts that showcase their unique personalities. Users can then send personalized messages to others whose stories resonate with them, fostering relaxed relationships without predefined labels.
Target Audience
Feels primarily targets individuals under 30 who are seeking authentic and relaxed relationships, free from traditional dating norms and societal pressures.
Features
- Story-like profiles composed of photos, videos, text, and voices to showcase personality
- Direct messaging to initiate personalized conversations
- Prompts to spark conversations and break the ice
- Location-based discovery to connect with people nearby
- Options to filter potential matches based on intentions, such as casual, exclusive, intimate, or friendly
- "Feels" and "SuperFeels" features to express interest in other users
- Options for users to select their preferred pronouns, gender, and sexual orientation