Dating
Rivet is a dating network where real people, not algorithms, help decide who should meet. The platform pairs daters based on preferences and interests, then lets the community—including friends and Elite Matchers—vote on which pairs should be introduced. Users can participate as either Daters or Matchers, with Matchers earning Karma rewards for successful pairings.
- Social Networking
- Software Only
- Artificial Intelligence
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Founder details are not available yet.
Product
Problem
Traditional dating apps rely on algorithmic matching, which can feel impersonal and often fails to capture the nuanced social cues and intuition that inform real-world romantic connections. Users are left to sift through endless profiles without meaningful human guidance, leading to lower trust and less satisfying outcomes.
Solution
Rivet is a dating network built on Social Matching, where real people collectively decide who should meet. Daters are paired based on their preferences, interests, intentions, and dating choices, and then the community—including peers, friends, and Rivet's Elite Matchers—weighs in on which pairs feel right. Pairs with strong social backing receive an Introduction, allowing them to view full profiles and decide whether to match or pass, replacing the swipe paradigm with community-endorsed introductions. Additionally, anyone can participate as a Matcher, helping others find love while earning Karma rewards and gaining bragging rights for successful pairings.
Target Audience
Primary users are singles seeking meaningful connections through community involvement, as well as friends, peers, and casual participants who enjoy playing matchmaker and helping others find love.
Features
- Social Matching system where users and community members vote on potential pairs, with strong scores leading to Introductions
- Pair-based matching built on preferences, interests, intentions, and dating choices rather than conventional profiles
- Elite Matcher program featuring experienced community members who help validate connections
- Karma reward system that lets Matchers earn redeemable rewards and bragging rights for successful pairings
- Selfie verification powered by facial matching technology (via Yoti and AWS Rekognition) with real-time video processing and immediate deletion of biometric data
- Role flexibility allowing single users, those in relationships, and casual observers to participate as Matchers
- Voice-assisted profile prompts that help capture nuances of who users are and what they're looking for