| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2015 |
| Founders | Jean Meyer |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong |
Area served | United States, United Kingdom, Canada, France, Spain |
| Products | Online dating platform |
| Owner | Xeanco |
| Website | www.getonce.com |
Once is an online dating platform founded in 2015. The platform offers users one selected match per day for more meaningful connections. [1] [2]
Once was established in 2015, the founders included dating industry entrepreneur Jean Meyer, [3] who became a CEO of the company, [1] as well as Guillaume Sempe and Guilhem Duche. [4] It focused on providing a single daily match to its users. On its early stages Once secured a $3.5 million seed round from Partech Ventures and some private investors. [1] The same year, it opened offices in Paris, and London. [1] By 2016, it reached 1 million users. [5]
In 2020, the company was acquired by Dating Group for $18 million. Following the acquisition, Once underwent rebranding. [4] Alexandra Beaumont took over leadership of the brand in 2021, driving growth, rebranding, and innovation. [6]
Once provides an online dating service with a focus on thoughtful connections. Users receive one selected match per day, which encourages meaningful interactions. [7] [1] [3] [8] [9] [10]
The platform operates primarily in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, France, and Spain. [3]
The platform is supported by Android, iOS, and Apple Watch OS. [1]