Pacer
In short: Pacer is a London sports-matching app founded by Dylan Morris-Jones that connects people who share an interest in sports such as running, tennis and padel. Former Williams F1 test driver Alex Lynn invested £100,000 in August 2026. Its founder says it is not primarily a dating app, though romance could follow.
Key facts
| Type | Service |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom |
| Founder | Dylan Morris-Jones, a former associate at Ardian, is the founder of Pacer [City AM, 21 August 2026] |
| Funding | Former Williams F1 test driver and Le Mans winner Alex Lynn invested £100,000 in Pacer [City AM, 21 August 2026] |
| Headquarters | Pacer is a London app aimed at people who run, play tennis or padel and socialise through sport [City AM, 21 August 2026] |
| Fact | Founder Dylan Morris-Jones says the primary purpose of the app is to find your sporting community; users do not initially sign up looking for romance [GPFans, 21 August 2026] |
About Pacer
Pacer is a London-based app that connects people through sport. City AM, which broke the story, dubbed it "Sports Tinder", and it is aimed at Londoners who run, play tennis or padel, and socialise through sport. It was founded by Dylan Morris-Jones, described by City AM as a former associate at Ardian.
In August 2026 City AM reported that former Williams Formula 1 test driver and Le Mans winner Alex Lynn had invested £100,000 in the app ahead of its London launch, which was due in 2026. Lynn is quoted as saying that sport has always been one of the best ways to meet people.
Pacer positions itself as a way to find a sporting community rather than as a dating app. Users do not sign up looking for romance, according to the coverage, though a friendship, community or romance could develop. Morris-Jones is quoted as saying the primary purpose of the app is to find your sporting community. The coverage does not name a company behind the app, give a launch date or provide a website.
Timeline
Deals
| Date | Type | Parties | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 August 2026 | Funding | Pacer: Alex Lynn (former Williams F1 development driver, £100k investment) | £100k |
Stories about Pacer
- Alex Lynn's £100k Bet on Pacer: Sports App or Dating Trojan Horse?
Former F1 driver Alex Lynn has invested £100,000 in Pacer, a London sports matching app that says it is "not a dating app" but allows for romance.
Questions about Pacer
What is Pacer?
Pacer is a London app that connects people who share an interest in sports such as running, tennis and padel.
Who invested in Pacer?
Former Williams F1 test driver Alex Lynn invested £100,000, according to City AM in August 2026.
Is Pacer a dating app?
Its founder says the primary purpose is finding a sporting community, though friendship or romance could develop.
Where is Pacer based?
Pacer is based in London, United Kingdom.
What is Pacer's latest deal?
Funding: Alex Lynn (former Williams F1 development driver, £100k investment), £100k, 24 August 2026.
Also known as: Pacer app.