Bottled on StartEngine

Raise closed, search for fresh raises on Seedstage

New York, NY

Raising capital to enhance user experience and expand operations for a social networking app focused on kindness and genuine connections.

  • Mission: Creating a social networking platform that fosters genuine, meaningful connections among GenZ and millennials, focusing on kindness and authentic interactions.  
  • Innovation: Leveraging artificial intelligence and a unique gamified approach to encourage positive, one-on-one conversations instead of superficial social media metrics.  
  • User Experience: Aiming to build a safe, welcoming environment for users seeking to make friends and engage in meaningful dialogue, with a community of over 3.5 million users.  
  • Market Opportunity: Positioned to scale within the growing social media and messaging market by enhancing app features and monetization strategies through in-app purchases and subscriptions.  
  • Community Impact: Prioritizing mental well-being by combating the toxicity often associated with traditional social media platforms, focusing instead on kindness and supportive relationships.  
  • Growth Potential: The app’s expansion efforts seek to strengthen its global user base and create a platform where users can form deeper, more fulfilling connections.  

Bottled is a social networking application designed to foster genuine connections among GenZ and millennials, providing an alternative to traditional social media platforms that often promote negativity.

With over 3.5 million users, Bottled encourages users to engage in meaningful conversations through its unique gamified approach, which promotes kindness and human interactions rather than superficial metrics like follower counts.

The app’s model leverages artificial intelligence to enhance user experience and connection quality, focusing on one-on-one interactions instead of tribalism.

As the global social media and messaging market continues to grow, Bottled aims to scale its operations and expand its user base by raising capital.

The funding will be utilized to enhance app features, improve monetization strategies through in-app purchases and subscriptions, and ultimately create a welcoming environment for users seeking to make friends globally.

This fundraising initiative is crucial for Bottled’s mission to combat the toxicity often associated with social media, by prioritizing kindness and authentic relationships among its community of users.

Company Info

Bottled is a messaging platform that connects users worldwide for meaningful interactions.

Bottled is a platform designed to facilitate meaningful connections among users worldwide. It allows individuals to write and send messages, which are then launched into the metaphorical sea, creating opportunities for interaction with new friends. The application promotes a safe space for users to express their thoughts and engage in conversations, catering to those looking for companionship, support, or intellectual connections. With a growing community of over 3.5 million users and a high rating across app stores, Bottled encourages users to step out of their comfort zones and connect with others. The app is available for download on both the App Store and Google Play, making it accessible to a wide audience. Users have shared positive experiences about the ease of use and the variety of people they can meet through the platform. Bottled serves as an alternative to traditional social media, focusing on meaningful interactions rather than superficial engagements.

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