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Spotted
Mobile dating app allowing you to approach missed connections
About Spotted
Spotted is a hyperlocal social networking app designed to help users make new connections based on real-life interactions. The app targets individuals who are looking to socialize and meet new people who share similar interests or frequent the same places. Operating in various global markets including Berlin, Paris, San Francisco, New York, Casablanca, and Vienna, Spotted leverages hyperlocal data to connect users with others they have crossed paths with in their daily lives.
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The business model is primarily app-based, offering both free and premium features. Users can post notes, find new friends, and socialize through the app. Revenue is generated through in-app purchases and premium subscriptions, which offer enhanced features such as advanced search filters and the ability to see who has viewed your profile.
Spotted serves a diverse clientele ranging from university students to young professionals who are keen on expanding their social circles. The app's unique selling proposition lies in its ability to facilitate real-life connections, making it easier for users to meet people they have encountered in their everyday lives.
At a glance
- Founded
- 2013
- Headquarters
- Zurich, Switzerland
- Sector
- Dating
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Seed1 investor entered at this stage
Media Ventures
Series A3 investors entered at this stage
Deutsche Balaton
Wolfman.One
Schooner Capital
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
Global footprint
Market sentiment
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