Ocio is a London-based membership that curates after-work experiences, using an AI-powered concierge called Faro to match users with events based on their tastes, energy, and availability. The platform eliminates decision fatigue by pre-booking a shortlist of evenings across 117 neighbourhoods, from comedy and theatre to wellness and networking. Members can attend solo or bring up to six friends, with the service free until 1 October 2026.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
London offers hundreds of evening activities, but finding the right one is overwhelming. Decision fatigue from endless options, half-read reviews, and open tabs often leads to staying home, while limited time after work makes planning difficult. Additionally, coordinating group outings is a burden, and the city can feel isolating without an easy way to meet people.
Solution
Ocio is a membership that curates after-work experiences in London, matched to each member's tastes and energy levels. The platform's AI-powered concierge, Faro, learns user preferences and free evenings, then lines up a handful of hand-picked nights worth attending. Faro can also plan entire evenings from a simple sentence, arranging stops, timing, and bookings. Members receive a shortlist of events in advance, so the good part of the week is already booked before it gets busy. The service spans 117 London neighbourhoods and includes categories like comedy, wellness, outdoor activities, theatre, and networking. Members can attend solo in a shared room or bring up to six friends, making it easier to enjoy the city and meet people.
Target Audience
Primary customers are busy professionals in London who want to enjoy after-work activities without the hassle of planning, and who value curated, social experiences that fit their personal tastes and schedules.
Features
- AI-powered concierge (Faro) that learns user tastes and energy levels to recommend events
- Pre-booked weekly shortlist of evenings, eliminating last-minute planning
- Natural-language input to generate a full night's itinerary, including stops, timing, and bookings
- Coverage of 117 London neighbourhoods with categories including comedy, wellness, outdoor, theatre, and networking
- Solo attendance option with shared rooms, or group mode for up to six people
- Membership model with free access until 1 October 2026