Schmooze, a meme-centric dating app, has secured $4 million in Series A funding led by Elevation Capital. Joining the round were notable angel investors, including founders from Ultrahuman, The Souled Store, Mosaic Wellness, and Paytm.
This latest investment follows an earlier round of $3.47 million from Inventus Capital Partners and others.
Expansion Plans
Schmooze plans to leverage the new funding to accelerate user acquisition and scale its presence, particularly in India, where it has already garnered over 1 million users and logged 900 million meme swipes.
About Schmooze
Founded in 2021 by Vidya Madhavan and Abhinav Anurag, Schmooze blends the power of memes with AI to create a unique dating experience. The app connects users based on shared humor, analyzing meme interactions to better understand users’ personalities and match them accordingly.
Schmooze goes beyond traditional dating platforms with innovative features like Genie, an AI dating coach that enhances the dating journey, and Roast AI, which mimics conversations with a stand-up comedian. Additionally, Rant AI functions as a digital diary, providing users with an outlet for their thoughts and ensuring a sense of companionship.
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Boasting a 3x higher female-to-male ratio than mainstream dating apps, Schmooze aims to tackle the growing sense of loneliness among Gen Z by offering a fun, engaging, and authentic way to connect. The app continues to redefine online dating by prioritizing humor and personality over superficial swipes.
