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The founder of Hinge raised $18M to build a new AI dating service, Overtone | AI BriefWire

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The founder of Hinge raised $18M to build a new AI dating service, Overtone

The founder of Hinge has raised $18 million to launch Overtone, a new AI-powered dating service. Overtone focuses on voice and audio to create highly curated introductions. This approach aims to enhance dating experiences through AI-driven audio interactions.

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PublishedTuesday, July 14, 2026 at 9:39 PMJul 14, 09:39 PM

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AI is being applied to innovate the online dating experience using voice and audio features.

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This funding signals growing investor interest in AI-driven social and dating platforms.

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Companies should explore AI audio features to improve user engagement in social apps.

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Companies should explore AI audio features to improve user engagement in social apps.

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Overtone describes itself as "a voice- and audio-forward service, enabled by AI, that provides highly curated introductions."

Hinge founder Justin McLeod announced an $18 million fundraise for his new dating company, Overtone.

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