Rec League is a mobile-first platform that lets users create and share themed recommendation collections, such as travel guides or reading lists, and follow curators whose taste they trust. The app delivers a personalized feed of new collections and items based on follows and activity, and includes in‑app messaging and a payment system that takes a 10% commission on transactions.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Finding reliable, personalized recommendations often requires sifting through noisy social feeds or disparate sources, making it hard for users to discover trusted suggestions that match their specific interests.
Solution
Rec League addresses this by providing a dedicated platform where users can organize their favorite items into structured collections and share them with a community of like‑minded curators. The app surfaces personalized recommendations based on the collections you follow, enabling discovery of niche content without the clutter of generic social networks. Users can follow creators whose taste they admire, comment on shared lists, and receive curated intel that aligns with their preferences. The platform also supports direct transactions, allowing creators to monetize recommendations while keeping the experience seamless within the app.
Target Audience
Primary users are individuals who actively seek and share curated recommendations—such as hobbyists, travelers, readers, and creators—who want a focused social experience around trusted intel.
Features
- Collection editor for building tidy, themed recommendation lists (e.g., travel guides, reading lists, auction lots)
- Follow system that surfaces updates from selected curators and highlights shared interests
- Personalized feed that surfaces new collections and items based on your follows and activity
- In‑app messaging and commenting to discuss recommendations within the community
- Integrated payment flow with a 10% platform commission for transactions between users
- Mobile‑first design available as a native iOS app for on‑the‑go sharing and discovery