# Meet Cute

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/meet-cute

- Industry: Media
- Headquarters: New York, US
- Website: www.meetcute.com
- Total disclosed funding: $6.3M
- Latest round: Series A (Nov 9, 2020)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Meet Cute, Inc. is a New York-based company dedicated to enhancing interpersonal relationships through a digital platform that fosters meaningful connections and innovative storytelling experiences.Founded in 2019 in New York, Meet Cute, Inc. focuses on creating a digital platform that facilitates romantic connections. The company has received funding through Series A, raising a total of USD 6.25 mn, led by Union Square Ventures alongside other investors including Advancit Capital and Lerer Hippeau Ventures. Naomi Shah serves as both the CEO and founder of the company.Meet Cute specializes in developing innovative experiences that enhance interpersonal relationships through its flagship product: a digital platform designed to facilitate meaningful connections. The platform offers users the ability to engage in unique storytelling experiences, allowing individuals to explore romantic possibilities through curated content and interactive features. Released in recent years, the platform is targeted towards a diverse user base, including young adults seeking authentic connections in urban settings across major markets such as North America, Europe, and parts of Asia. The core functionality revolves around personalized matchmaking and interactive narratives, which aim to address the challenges of modern dating and relationship building. By creating an engaging user interface and offering tailored experiences, Meet Cute serves both end users looking for companionship and partners interested in unique marketing opportunities.Meet Cute generates revenue through a subscription-based model, allowing users to access premium features and exclusive content on its platform. Clients typically engage in monthly or annual plans that provide varying levels of access to interactive experiences and matchmaking services. The transaction structure is designed to facilitate a direct-to-consumer relationship, ensuring that users can easily subscribe and manage their accounts online. Flagship offerings may include tiered subscription plans that unlock additional features, enhancing user engagement and retention. By leveraging partnerships with brands interested in reaching their audience, Meet Cute also explores potential collaboration opportunities that can further diversify its revenue streams.In November 2020, Meet Cute, Inc. raised USD 6.25 mn in venture funding, which will be strategically utilized to develop new products and enhance existing features on its platform. Plans include launching additional storytelling modules aimed at expanding user engagement and broadening demographic reach. The company is also targeting expansion into European and Asian markets, aiming for a rollout by late 2021. The recent funding will support these initiatives, potentially increasing market presence and user acquisition.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Nov 9, 2020, $6.3M — Union Square Ventures, Lerer Hippeau Ventures, Advancit Capital, LocalGlobe
- Seed, Dec 31, 2019 — Union Square Ventures

## Investors

- Union Square Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/union-square-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- Lerer Hippeau Ventures — Series A
- Advancit Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/advancit-capital) — Series A
- LocalGlobe (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/localglobe) — Series A