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London-based Bare Dating Snaps up €456K in Seedrs Crowdfunding Campaign

EU STARTUPS - Aug 31 - A new dating app Bare has just completed a successful Seedrs campaign, crowdfunding €456K.The app describes itself as providing a safe space with true liberation from judgement that advocates for honesty, whilst experimenting with their romantic and sexual selves. Alex Sergent, CEO and Co-founder of Bare, said: "The Seedrs campaign has proven to us that we are giving the dating industry what it wants." With a voice note feature on matches, a sliding blur bar on photographs, and a community of openness, Bare is unique in its approach. It also offers ID verification on sign up to reduce 'catfishing'.

by Charlotte Tucker
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One Week Left to Invest in Bare Dating App

LINKEDIN - June 1 - Bare Dating, a new casual dating app on which users can choose to safely share intimate pictures, is raising funding through Seedr crowdfunding platform. The startup has so far raised close to ~£300K. Bare Dating launched in 2020 and has seen great success with 10K users in the UK.

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Bare Dating, a New Dating App, Tackles the Problem of Unsolicited Nudes

FORBES - Oct 16 - Users of Bare Dating can upload a photo but choose how much of it to reveal. Founded by Alex Sergent, a former journalist and founder of dating events company VEE, Gillian Myhill, and Phil Beesley, the platform has already secured a six-figure amount from an angel investor, and the co-founders are currently considering other proposals before they embark on the next round of investment. The platform is currently in beta testing on mobile optimized website, and they hope to have apps launched by the end of the year.

by Franki Cookney
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Dating App "Bare" Lets Users Share Nude Pics but Asks for ID First

DAILYSTAR.CO.UK - Mar 11 - A new dating app on which users can choose to share naked pictures of themselves is set to launch in the UK. The dating app's owners said giving people the choice to bare all could give it an edge over Tinder and Bumble. But users will not be able to immediately share nude snaps with each other – which BARE's founders say will ease users' fears of receiving unsolicited photos. Members would need to provide ID before using the app. Bare is set to launch this summer.

by Anders Anglesey
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