Shiddux is a private-by-default introduction platform that connects users with the specific people they want to meet—described in plain language—through mutual consent. The service matches across trusted communities, using a two-sided handshake where no personal details are revealed until both parties agree. It also extends beyond the network to invite relevant individuals when needed.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional networking relies on cold outreach, directory browsing, and guesswork, leaving people to initiate contact without knowing if the other party is interested. This often results in unwanted messages, awkward interactions, and low-quality connections with no clear reason to engage.
Solution
Shiddux acts as an honest broker that facilitates warm introductions based on plain-language requests—such as "a health-tech founder in Tel Aviv"—and automatically finds the best match from trusted communities, reaching beyond the network when necessary. It requires a mutual yes before revealing anyone's identity, ensuring both parties are genuinely open to meeting. The process follows a four-step journey: describing the desired contact, finding the fit, obtaining two-sided consent, and scheduling the meeting on their own terms. This approach turns networking into a curated, consent-first experience rather than a directory of strangers.
Target Audience
Primary users are professionals and individuals seeking meaningful, low-friction introductions within their existing communities—including niche groups like fitness networks—who value privacy and mutual consent over cold outreach.
Features
- Plain-language, conversational request interface with no forms or swiping
- Matching across communities that trust each other, with network extension capability when the right person isn't found
- Two-sided handshake mechanism: no name, face, or detail is revealed until both parties agree
- Private-by-default design that keeps user profiles and interactions invisible to non-members
- Spotter module for fitness communities: 90-second onboarding, community-specific profiles, and one-tap session scheduling