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HER
AddedMar 22, 2024
UpdatedJul 3, 2026
HER

HER

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HER: Award-winning app connecting LGBTQ+ women for dating, events, and community.

HQ
San Francisco, CA, US
Founded
2013
Accelerator
Y Combinator logoY CombinatorS15
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Founded with the mission to connect womxn and queer people, HER is an award-winning app that caters to lesbian, bisexual, and queer individuals. The platform allows LGBTQ+ folks to express their identities fully and meet others for love, friendship, or community engagement. HER offers a comprehensive suite of services including dating features, group chats centered around interests and identity, and listings of LGBTQ+ events. Additionally, HER hosts in-person events in 12 cities globally, fostering real-world connections among queer womxn.

Notable affiliated individuals include Robyn Exton, the founder, who has been instrumental in shaping the app's inclusive and community-focused ethos. HER has received significant backing from investors such as Y Combinator and Spark Capital. The app boasts over a million active members and has been recognized for its impact on the LGBTQ+ community by creating a safe and authentic space for queer connections. HER's achievements underscore its role in enhancing social interactions and support networks within the LGBTQ+ community.

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HER - Quick Facts

Who are HER's competitors?

Companies similar to HER include OutNSocial, Lgbtqutie.Com, Thurst and Herd.

When was HER founded?

HER was founded in 2013.

Where is HER's headquarters located?

HER's headquarters is located in San Francisco, CA, US.

When was HER's last funding round?

HER's most recent funding round was for $120k (USD) in August 2015.

How much has HER raised to-date?

As of Aug 18, 2015, HER has raised a total of $1.8M (USD).

HER - Classification

Ownership
  • Venture Capital
Technology
  • AI
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Model
  • Platform
Revenue
  • Recurring
Customer
  • Consumers
Main Product
  • Dating
Tags
  • SaaS
NAICS
  • 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541500Computer Systems Design and Related Services
  • 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541510Computer Systems Design and Related Services
  • 541511Custom Computer Programming Services
SIC
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 7371Computer Programming Services
Show 5 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 510000Information
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 513210Software Publishers
SIC
  • 7372Prepackaged Software