The founder of Hinge has raised $18 million for Overtone, a new dating service that describes itself as voice- and audio-forward and enabled by AI. The product aims to provide highly curated introductions rather than a standard swipe-based feed.
The funding shows investors still see room for AI to reshape consumer social products. Dating apps are a natural target because matching, conversation, trust, and personalization are all areas where AI companies claim they can improve user experience.