Kindred is a tech-enabled speed dating platform for Christian singles that utilizes a proprietary algorithm to match users based on a detailed 60-question profile about relationship goals and preferences. By organizing events with structured interactions and personalized schedules, Kindred enhances the quality of face-to-face connections while facilitating ongoing communication through mutual interest notifications.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many Christian singles struggle to find compatible partners through traditional dating apps or social circles due to differing values and relationship goals. Existing platforms often lack the structure and focus needed to facilitate meaningful, faith-based connections in person.
Solution
Kindred is a tech-enabled speed dating platform designed to foster authentic, faith-based relationships among Christian singles. The platform uses a detailed 60-question profile, called Soulmatch™, to assess users' preferences, values, and relationship goals. Based on the Soulmatch results, Kindred invites compatible users to exclusive in-person speed dating events limited to 25 men and 25 women. After the event, if both participants express interest, Kindred shares their contact information to facilitate further communication.
Target Audience
Kindred's primary target audience is Christian singles seeking meaningful, faith-based relationships through structured, in-person events.
Features
- Soulmatch™: A proprietary algorithm that matches users based on a 60-question profile assessing relationship goals and preferences.
- Curated IRL (in real life) speed dating events limited to 25 men and 25 women.
- Mutual interest notifications: Sharing contact information only when both participants express interest.
- Demographic filtering: Ticket invitations are extended based on how well an applicant fits the demographic preferences of the majority population for that particular event.