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Techstars '24Atlanta, US · Founded 2021 · 2 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors
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SWITCH is an audio-based speed dating platform that prioritizes live conversations over visual matching, with a matching algorithm that progressively reveals profile photos as conversations progress. The app serves people seeking authentic connections through real-time conversations rather than swiping.
Also known as SWITCH · SWITCH Dating App
Investors · 4
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Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$2B disclosed across 1 round · 2026
- $2BraisedJul 2026 · 2 sources
Andreessen Horowitz (lead)
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Company profile
researched Sep 2026SWITCH is a dating application built around live audio conversation rather than photo-based swiping. Its core feature, 1:1 Roulette, is designed to simulate an in-person speed dating experience: a matching algorithm pairs users for a live conversation during which profile pictures stay blurred and are progressively revealed as the conversation continues. After each speed date, participants gain access to the other person's full profile and then decide whether to match.
A second mode, 1:1 Requests, lets users browse a home feed of profile pictures and short "SWITCH notes" and send a request for an immediate live conversation or schedule one for a later time. The product also includes gamified elements, starting each speed date with a yes/no icebreaker question and supplying conversation prompts intended to sustain the exchange. The app is distributed through the iOS and Android app stores and is available to download anywhere in the United States.
Business model
SWITCH operates a consumer mobile dating application distributed via the iOS and Android app stores, with a newsletter and early-access list used to build its user community.
Latest developments
The app has launched publicly on iOS and Android across the U.S. SWITCH is a Techstars company and has stated it is raising funds to scale its approach beyond Atlanta, offering meetings, a Demo Day pitch and a Demo Day deck to interested parties.
▸Full profile — market position, technology, go-to-market, geography
Market position
The company positions the product as an audio-first speed dating platform in which conversation precedes visual matching, in contrast to swipe-based dating apps.
Technology
A matching algorithm pairs users for live one-to-one audio speed dates, with profile photos blurred at the start and progressively revealed as the conversation advances; scheduled and on-demand conversation requests and icebreaker/conversation-prompt features are also part of the product.
Go-to-market
Direct-to-consumer app store distribution supported by an email list for early access, events and feature updates, plus exposure through Techstars Demo Day.
Consumers seeking dating through live conversation rather than swipe-based photo matching, described by the company as people who want to determine compatibility by talking first.
Geography
Available for download throughout the United States; the company is based in Atlanta and has stated an intent to scale beyond Atlanta.
Compiled by commissioned research from 8 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.
Key figures
latest reportedCompany-reported or press-reported figures, each dated to when it was claimed — not independently audited.
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Companies working in the same space as Switch.
Timeline · 2
launches, deals, and filingsA company page identifies SWITCH as a Techstars company, references a Demo Day pitch and deck, and invites registration for a beta test launch.
The company announced that the app is live and available to download anywhere in the United States on iOS and Android.
Dated company events from announcements, filings, and press; legal rows summarize public dockets and regulator releases.
▸Research sources · 8
primary sources listed
- Switchmyswitchapp.com · web
8 public sources were cited for this profile; the first-party ones are listed here.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Switch do?
- SWITCH is an audio-based speed dating app where users talk live before photos are revealed and matches are made.
- Who are Switch's investors?
- Switch's investors include DG Ventures, Inc., Edgewater Funds, Techstars, Andreessen Horowitz.
- How much funding has Switch raised?
- Switch has disclosed $2B raised across 1 round.
- Where is Switch headquartered?
- Switch is headquartered in Atlanta, US.