Social Startups

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.

1 investor

Taaly is a mobile app for language exchange where users coach others in their native language to earn Karma Coins and use those to learn a new language through video calls, chats with native speakers, and AI coaches. It targets language learners, including refugees learning Dutch to build community and find jobs, in the language-learning and education space.

1 investor

Tabella is a free mobile app for Catholic parishes, ministry groups, and dioceses to share announcements, mass times, events, donation links, and Catholic content, with instant notifications and automated weekly emails. It also offers advertising options for Catholic businesses to reach local parishioners.

1 investor

TagMango is an all-in-one platform enabling creators, coaches, and educators to build branded learning communities, offer courses and workshops, manage memberships, and monetize content through integrated video conferencing, course management, gamification, and marketing automation tools.

1 investor

Tajurba runs a business networking community for entrepreneurs and business owners across India, with local chapters, member events, and a connection platform (Tajurba Connect). It also provides business education and workshops through Tajurba Academy covering strategy, sales, and growth.

1 investor

TalkiTo is an open-source library that adds voice and remote communication features to applications using configurable ASR and TTS providers. It enables natural language voice control across desktop applications, websites, and Python scripts.

1 investor

TiKL is a mobile app that enables users to send voice messages and text to multiple contacts simultaneously using a push-to-talk interface similar to a walkie-talkie.

1 investor

Glow is a matchmaking and introduction service that connects people based on who they want to meet, making mutual introductions only when both sides agree. It emphasizes privacy, with no public profiles and user control over what is shared.

1 investor

Tandym is a group investing platform that lets friends, families, and communities form groups to pitch stock ideas, vote on decisions, and invest in stocks collectively while tracking each member's individual holdings. The product is in a pre-launch waitlist stage.

1 investor

Tapglue provides a social layer and news feed solution that developers can integrate into mobile and web applications to enable user profiles, friend connections, and community engagement features.

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Tarjimly operates a language interpretation and translation service connecting professional and volunteer bilinguals to refugees, immigrants, and humanitarian organizations. The platform uses AI/ML matching to provide HIPAA and GDPR-compliant remote interpretation services across 250+ language pairs, with paid services funding free access for refugees and displaced populations.

1 investor

TEAMS was a platform for finding friends and teammates for gaming, facilitating player connections. The service has been shut down after six years of operation.

1 investor

Teeshot is a vertical golf social networking platform that matches golfers with compatible playing partners based on verified user profile data, manner ratings, and smart recommendations. It also offers mobile booking for group and last-minute rounds, serving golfers and clubs in South Korea.

1 investor

Tekkers is a mobile app for soccer fans that delivers real-time match highlights and standings, lets users make live in-game predictions to earn rewards, and connects them with local supporters' groups and game-showing venues. It also surfaces "Tekkers Certified" bars and team-specific promotions for its fan community.

1 investor

Tencent is a technology company offering consumer products such as the WeChat/Weixin messaging platform and Tencent Games, alongside business services including Tencent Cloud. It also runs research groups like Tencent Media Lab and Tencent Ethereal Lab focused on audio and communication technology.

1 investor

Alfi is an AI assistant that lives within group chats across messaging platforms (iOS, Android, SMS, WhatsApp, Telegram) to organize plans, generate creative content, and suggest activities for friend groups. The service learns group preferences and handles logistics like booking reservations and coordinating schedules.

1 investor

Arena is a social platform built for traders, enabling them to explore, interact, and manage their trading activity in a community-driven environment.

1 investor

Rayo (formerly thedapplist.com) is a discovery platform where users submit crypto projects and vote to shape what gets discovered, with a points system and community features. It serves crypto project builders and users looking to find and promote decentralized applications.

1 investor

The Network is building infrastructure for human connection, developing new ways to discover and understand people. The company is based in San Francisco and Buenos Aires.

1 investor

The New Club is a members-only community for senior technical women+, offering peer mentorship, one-on-one coaching, and introductions to startups hiring for their teams. It connects members with pre-seed to Series C companies focused on building diverse and inclusive tech teams.

1 investor

TheStands is a platform for sports creators to monetize their audience and go full-time, offering fans access to audio rooms, watch parties, and exclusive content. Fans can find their team and favourite creator, join audio rooms with points and leaderboards, and connect with others at bars worldwide while watching games.

1 investor

the*gamehers is a community for women and gender diverse gamers, offering ways to connect, find opportunities, and join game nights. The company has merged with Good Game and is moving its community to Discord while retiring its app.

1 investor

Assemble runs in-person events and digital programs that convene senior executives across industries and corporate functions to share peer intelligence and support decision-making. It serves corporate leaders through executive communities, summits, and benchmarking programs.

1 investor

The Companion is a media and community platform focused on science-fiction and pop-culture fandom, producing video podcasts, interviews, panels, and articles centered on franchises like Stargate and Star Trek. It ties fandom to mental health and wellness through its "Embracing Mental Health as a Fandom" series, community events, and charity fundraising.

1 investor