Perchance
A dating app that introduces people to singles in their area and actually helps them meet.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
$1.0m | Seed | ||
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
| USD | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| EBITDA | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| Profit | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| EV | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| EV / revenue | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x |
| EV / EBITDA | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x |
| R&D budget | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
Source: Dealroom estimates
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Perchance is a mobile dating application designed to facilitate connections between individuals who have crossed paths in real life. Founded in April 2018 by CEO David Gottesmann and COO Nelly Farra, the Miami-based company aims to bridge the gap between real-world encounters and online dating. The concept for Perchance grew from the founders' own experiences and frustrations with conventional dating apps, where conversations often fail to translate into actual meetings. Both Gottesmann, a former attorney and sports agent, and Farra, a veteran of the startup community, identified a need for a platform that encourages users to meet in person.
The core of the Perchance service is its proprietary geolocation framework. The application uses GPS technology to show users other members they have been in the same vicinity with, creating a timeline of these missed connections or "moments". This allows a user to retroactively connect with someone they may have noticed but didn't get a chance to approach. If two users mutually express interest in a missed encounter, the app enables them to chat and coordinate a time and place to meet. The platform operates in the mobile dating market, targeting singles who are fatigued by endless swiping and seek more authentic interactions. As of late 2020, the app had approximately 10,500 users and was active in South Florida and the NYC tri-state area.
Initially pre-revenue, Perchance's planned business model is multi-faceted, intending to generate income through a freemium subscription model and advertising. The company secured $300,000 in a friends and family funding round to launch and, as of November 2020, was in the process of raising a $1 million pre-seed round, with $100,000 already committed by lead investor Candor Ventures. This funding was earmarked for a new product release and national expansion. Perchance also organizes in-person events, such as speed dating, to further encourage face-to-face connections among its users.
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