Dating Ring
DefunctYC W14New York City, US · Founded 2013 · 2 employees · 1 known investors
Dating Ring was a matchmaking service that connected members for dating. The company operated for five years before closing in August 2018.
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W14)
Dating Ring was founded in 2013 by Lauren Kay, Kate Bambino, and Emma Tessler.
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Lauren Kayin𝕏Founder / CEO2013–2015Lauren Kay founded Dating Ring, a Y Combinator-backed company, and previously launched SmartSitting. She has experience in operations and product strategy, including a consulting role with the online tutoring startup Tutorly, and works as a writer represented by WME.
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Kate BambinoinFounder/CTO
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Emma TesslerFounder/COO
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Dating Ring do?
- Dating Ring was a matchmaking service that connected members for dating. The company operated for five years before closing in August 2018.
- Who founded Dating Ring?
- Dating Ring was founded by Lauren Kay, Kate Bambino, Emma Tessler in 2013.
- Who are Dating Ring's investors?
- Dating Ring's investors include Y Combinator.
- Where is Dating Ring headquartered?
- Dating Ring is headquartered in New York City, US.

