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Blink Date Joins Snap's Latest Accelerator Class

DOT.LA - LA-based online dating startup Blink doesn't show singles any photos of potential matches right away. Instead, the app pairs users in 10-minute, audio-only speed dates. The app, still in beta, matches users only if there's mutual interest. Blink was one of eight startups to pitch themselves to investors during Snap's Yellow Accelerator Demo Day. The event is part of a 12-week curriculum run by Snap, which mentors early-stage startups on topics ranging from business strategy to fundraising. Snap invests $150K in each firm.

by Christian Hetrick
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Snap Debuts Its Fifth Cohort of Yellow Accelerator Startups

TECH CRUNCH - Snap's in-house Yellow accelerator program, which invests in startups, has debuted its fifth batch of investments. The company invests $150K in each Yellow startup for an equity stake as part of the accelerator program, which first launched in 2018. The startups will receive mentorship from Snap executives and will also get access to networking opportunities. The eight companies that are part of the latest batch of startups will take up a 13-week residency in one of Snap's buildings in Santa Monica, California. Blink Date, a voice-first dating app that matches users for 10-minute voice conversations, is one of the companies.

by Aisha Malik
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Top 8 Relationship Apps

STARTUPS MAGAZINE -

• Thursday - This dating app only opens its doors for matchmaking on Thursdays, aiming to eliminate dating app fatigue and stop endless scrolling and make dating exciting.
• Cobble - A virtual planner for all friendship groups.
• Paired - An app for couples to improve their relationships.
• Grazer - A matchmaking app for people who want their friends and romantic partner to be plant-lovers too.
• Hang5 - An astrology-based matchmaking app.
• Blink - A voice-first speed dating app. Blink's two-part matching process relies on chemistry through conversation, and physical attraction.
• Lex - A text-centred social app connecting queer, transgender and non-binary lovers and friends.
• FITFCK - A fitness dating app, designed to connect like-minded gym lovers.

by Kiera Sowery
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