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Rivet

Dating network built on 'Social Matching', where other people act as matchers to recommend introductions
Rivet is a dating network from MeantToBe, Inc., based in New York, that launched nationwide in the US on 24 September 2026. Its 'Social Matching' model lets users, including people who are not dating, act as Matchers: they weigh in on potential pairs, and pairs with high Social Matching scores are introduced to each other, with each person deciding independently whether to connect. Founded in 2025 by former Tinder and Match Group executive Taru Kapoor (CEO) and Rajat Sahni, formerly CEO of CarDekho's used-car business, it raised a $10.5M seed round from Peak XV Partners, Shine Capital and Blume Ventures. Former Tinder and OkCupid CEO Elie Seidman is an early investor and adviser. Inc42 reports that Rivet also has an office in Delhi NCR, where most of its engineering and machine-learning staff work.
Consumer 📍 New York, NY Founded 2025
Current Valuation
Private
PRIVATE

IPO Outlookprivate

Is Rivet going public?
No. Rivet is private and has not filed to go public. There is no S-1 on file.
What is Rivet's valuation in 2026?
No confirmed valuation is on record for Rivet. The roster shows funding and investors where they are public; it does not estimate a mark.
Has Rivet filed an S-1?
No public S-1 is on file for Rivet.
Who are Rivet's investors?
Rivet's investors include Peak XV Partners, Shine Capital, Blume Ventures, Elie Seidman.
How much has Rivet raised?
Rivet has raised $10.5M in total across 1 disclosed round, most recently a Seed of $10.5M in Sep 2026.
Is Rivet publicly traded — can you buy Rivet stock?
No. Rivet is a private company — its shares are not listed on any exchange and there is no ticker. The routes to exposure are pre-IPO secondary marketplaces and funds (accredited investors), employee tender offers when the company runs one, and public companies with read-through exposure. QuantLogix maps every route it can verify for Rivet on its Pre-IPO Access Desk.
How to actually get exposure to Rivet →
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Company Profile

CEO
Taru Kapoor
Founded
2025
HQ
New York, NY
Total Raised
$10.5M
Last Round
Seed — $10.5M (Sep 2026)
IPO Status
private

Fundraising Status

Seed · $10.5M · this month
privateTotal raised $10.5M1 disclosed rounds

Funding History

RoundAmountDateLead InvestorPost-Money
Seed$10.5MSep 2026——

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Founders & Key People

Taru KapoorRajat Sahni

Investors

Peak XV Partners · Shine Capital · Blume Ventures · Elie Seidman

Products

  • Rivet dating app (iOS, Android)
  • Social Matching / Matcher mode

Competitors

Tinder · Hinge · Bumble · The League · Wingman
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Private-company numbers are not real-time. Reflects publicly disclosed valuations from press releases, news reports, and tender offers as of recent date. Refreshed quarterly.