The startup offers a matchmaking platform that connects users through video chats facilitated by friends, fostering a community-oriented dating culture. By enabling users to meet new people in a structured and accountable environment, the platform addresses the challenge of superficial online interactions in dating.
Funding
$430K 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
Existing dating apps often lead to superficial interactions and a sense of isolation, as users navigate profiles and make decisions alone. The lack of community involvement can make online dating feel impersonal and less accountable.
Solution
Chorus aimed to bring community and accountability back to online dating by allowing users to invite friends to act as matchmakers. Instead of swiping for themselves, users created profiles and had their friends swipe on their behalf. This approach leveraged the insights of friends who know them best, fostering a more supportive and community-oriented dating experience. The platform also offered a "Dating Roulette" feature, pairing users for brief video chats to quickly assess compatibility.
Target Audience
The primary target audience included singles seeking more meaningful connections and partnered individuals who wanted to help their single friends navigate the online dating world.
Features
- Matchmaking: Friends swipe on behalf of daters, bringing an element of community to the process.
- Dual Profiles: Users can create both a "dater" profile to be matched and a "matchmaker" profile to swipe for friends.
- Dating Roulette: 5-minute video chats for quick, face-to-face introductions.
- Mobile App: Dedicated iOS and Android applications.