Dating apps are very much the present and future of modern life. Across Europe, many people find themselves setting up profiles on different apps hoping to find their new fling, their soulmate, or a new way to connect with people. Swiping left, swiping right, chatting through instant messaging services — these tend to be the basic elements of a dating app. But, there are some platforms that do things a little differently. European startups are playing a key role in the dating app game, and there are a number of different players adding their own bit of spice to the mix.
The ever-growing online dating app economy is projected to grow at a rate of 9. So, we decided to take a look at which European players are changing the game, keeping dating interesting and encouraging genuine, human connections. After all, personality compatibility is what matters, and often what is lacking on dating sites. The application uses a unique algorithm, based on the Myers-Briggs personality types, to match couples based on the outcomes of a personality test.
The company has grown nicely, with more than 60 million messages already sent on the app and about 60, users. Relate: Founded in Stockholm in , this app aims to create a new era of dating, bringing about genuine and meaningful connections. The startup was launched with the aim to make a profound connection and authentic communication fun and simple, to bring people closer in order to reduce loneliness, superficiality and polarization in society.
Its app combines relationship psychology with tools from personal development to help people get to know themselves better and express themselves. In , the startup reported it had helped 27k Swedes get into relationships, and the number of matches more than doubled compared to Breeze: Based out of Delft in the Netherlands, Breeze sets out to take online dating, offline again — helping us to move away from endless swiping and boring conversations.
Every day, users receive two profiles selected by the personalised algorithm, which enables them to go out for a drink with one of these two. It means personality is prioritized and dating decisions are made not by vanity, but by genuine connection. So far, it has connected over k members. Flamme: Freshly launched by Barcelona-based entrepreneur, Ankit Nayal, Flamme aims to strengthen relationships. The app helps couples stay connected, regardless of how busy their lives are — something that in the modern hustle can become a frequent source of friction for couples.
