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The founder of Hinge raised $18M to build a new AI dating service, Overtone
July 15, 2026
Hinge founder Justin McLeod raised $18 million for Overtone, a new AI dating service described as a voice- and audio-forward platform that provides highly curated introductions. The launch suggests dating apps are moving beyond text-based matching toward AI-assisted, higher-touch matchmaking, with Overtone leaning on audio as its main interaction layer.
Overtone describes itself as "a voice- and audio-forward service, enabled by AI, that provides highly curated introductions."
Source: techcrunch.com