Once (dating platform)

Once
Company typePrivate
Founded2015
FoundersJean Meyer
HeadquartersHong Kong
Area served
United States, United Kingdom, Canada, France, Spain
ProductsOnline dating platform
OwnerXeanco
Websitewww.getonce.com

Once is an online dating platform founded in 2015. The platform offers users one selected match per day for more meaningful connections.[1][2]

History

Once was established in 2015, the founders included dating industry entrepreneur Jean Meyer,[3] who became a CEO of the company,[1] as well as Guillaume Sempe and Guilhem Duche.[4] It focused on providing a single daily match to its users. On its early stages Once secured a $3.5 million seed round from Partech Ventures and some private investors.[1] The same year, it opened offices in Paris, and London.[1] By 2016, it reached 1 million users.[5]

In 2020, the company was acquired by Dating Group for $18 million. Following the acquisition, Once underwent rebranding.[4] Alexandra Beaumont took over leadership of the brand in 2021, driving growth, rebranding, and innovation.[6]

Overview

Once provides an online dating service with a focus on thoughtful connections. Users receive one selected match per day, which encourages meaningful interactions.[7][1][3][8][9][10]

The platform operates primarily in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, France, and Spain.[3]

The platform is supported by Android, iOS, and Apple Watch OS.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Nanclares, Sindy (2015-07-09). "Dating app Once finds $3.5M to help you find 'the one'". VentureBeat. Retrieved 2025-01-16.
  2. ^ Assistant, Luke Graham | News (2016-03-08). "Here are the niche-st dating apps on the market". CNBC. Retrieved 2025-01-16.
  3. ^ a b c "Romantik statt Wischen – DW – 25.05.2016". dw.com (in German). Retrieved 2025-01-16.
  4. ^ a b Butcher, Mike (2021-01-22). "'Slow dating' app Once is acquired by Dating Group for $18M as it seeks to expand its portfolio". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2025-01-16.
  5. ^ Assistant, Luke Graham | News (2016-03-08). "Here are the niche-st dating apps on the market". CNBC. Retrieved 2025-01-16.
  6. ^ GirlTalkHQ (2024-07-22). "Can Dating Apps Actually Be Good for Your Mental Health?". GirlTalkHQ. Retrieved 2025-01-16.
  7. ^ "Once App". amwgroup.coveragebook.com. Retrieved 2025-01-16.
  8. ^ Muoio, Danielle. "A new dating app wants to measure your heart rate to find the perfect match". Business Insider. Retrieved 2025-01-16.
  9. ^ Crook, Jordan (2016-01-16). "Dating App Once Uses Your Heart Rate To Help You Find Love". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2025-01-16.
  10. ^ Writer, Kelly Wynne Culture (2019-06-20). "Dating App Ranks Users' Attractiveness to Find Equally Hot Match". Newsweek. Retrieved 2025-01-16.