Startup Blitz: pay-per-meet with group dating site Weaver

The group dating, not-so-dating startup Weaver takes to the stage this week on Startup Blitz. Currently based in Cape Town, founders Kiril Dobrev and Andrew Lynch share their startup pitch and insights.

Using the familiarity of friends and some dutch courage, the dating experience hopes to create a platform where people can meet new friends and simply have a good time.

Weaver aims to distinguish itself from the run-of-the-mill “creepy dating sites.” This is done by focusing on group dating which includes the familiarity and loyal backup of trusted friends.

Also, rather than purely focusing on once-off customers aiming to find the one, the startup aims to provide a service that you can use as a fun way of socializing.

Unlike other dating sites, Weaver is not a subscription service. Instead it’s meant to be a fun way to meet and greet new friends. Friends and daters alike, pay R79 each to cover the matching service provided. With this money, Weaver also motivates users by prepaying for first round of drinks.