Paloma (dating service)
Overview
Paloma describes itself as a text message-centered dating platform for relationship-ready singles: it learns each member’s goals and introduces vetted matches who share their values and aspirations, aiming to save the time spent on endless swiping. WIRED described it as a dating-oriented members club that occasionally hosts events for members and non-members to widen its reach.[1][2]
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July 2024Terms of Use Name the Provider
Paloma’s terms of use, marked as updated July 13, 2024, name TapTap Labs, Inc. as the provider of the website and app and list Luba YudasinaLuba YudasinaLuba Yudasina is a Belarusian-born tech entrepreneur, content creator and interview host. A graduate of the University of Waterloo in Canada, she worked at Yelp and Airbnb, runs Life of Luba and has founded ventures including Loka, Zarta and Paloma; Zarta’s funding was led by a16z. She hosts The Luba Show and sings opera.Open the full entry as the copyright agent.[3]
September 24, 2024Announcing the First #DateWeek
Paloma announced its first #DateWeek series of in-person singles events, running October 4–11, 2024 in Los Angeles and November 1–8 in San Francisco. Singles applied online and were accepted based on capacity, interest and gender balance. Partner venues included BARRY’S, SoulCycle, F45, Hotel Erwin and The Penmar, and attendees could join the Paloma community afterward to keep dating. The release said Paloma was backed by a16zAndreessen HorowitzAndreessen Horowitz (a16z) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz. It invests from the seed stage through the growth stage and provides operational support to its portfolio companies.Open the full entry and Endeavor Ventures (WME).[1]
October 2024Date Week LA
On October 4, 2024, the Santa Monica Daily Press covered the first Date Week LA, in which Paloma partnered with businesses in Santa Monica, Venice and West Los Angeles to help singles meet in person through fitness classes, social gatherings and other events.[4]
February 2025A Pre-Valentine’s Event in San Francisco
Paloma and the event promoter Spice King co-hosted Love in the Stars, a pre-Valentine’s Day event at Barbarossa Lounge in San Francisco’s Financial District; organizers had budgeted for 200 attendees, but more than 1,000 people applied and the venue was changed to meet demand. “The Bay Area doesn’t have as many social clubs as LA or NY, so people really crave connection,” Yudasina said.[2]
Related Organizations, Websites, and Public Accounts
Sources
- First #DateWeek Launches in LA and SF for Singles Who Are Sick of App Swiping (opens in a new window)
- Inside Silicon Valley’s Invite-Only IRL Dating Scene (opens in a new window)
- Paloma Terms of Use (opens in a new window)
- Local singles events look to spark real-life connections (opens in a new window)
- Paloma official website (opens in a new window)