Joiner is a mobile application that connects users with local activities and like-minded individuals based on shared interests, facilitating both participation in and hosting of events. The platform addresses the challenge of social isolation by enabling users to easily discover, join, and organize community events while providing in-app payment options for ticket sales.
Funding
$540K 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
Many individuals, especially those new to a city or seeking to expand their social circles, struggle to discover local activities and connect with like-minded people who share their interests and hobbies. This can lead to feelings of social isolation and a limited sense of community engagement.
Solution
Joiner is a mobile application designed to connect users with local activities and individuals based on shared interests. The platform enables users to easily discover, join, and organize community events across various categories, including sports, arts, technology, and social gatherings. Users can filter events based on their preferences, connect with other attendees through in-app chat, and expand their social circles by attending both free and paid events. Hosts can create and manage events, approve participants, and leverage in-app payments for ticket sales, streamlining the event management process.
Target Audience
Joiner targets individuals seeking to discover local activities, expand their social circles, and connect with like-minded people, as well as event hosts looking to organize and manage community gatherings.
Features
- Event discovery through customizable filters for categories like music, sports, arts, and technology
- User profiles showcasing interests and hobbies for matching with like-minded individuals
- In-app chat functionality for group discussions and direct connections between users and hosts
- Event hosting tools for creating and managing both free and paid events
- Secure in-app payment processing for ticket sales and event-related transactions
- AI-powered event recommendations based on user interests, language, and location
- Travel event feature allowing users to create and join events in different locations
- Event locking mechanism to prevent late joiners once the participant limit is reached