Rivet
In short: Rivet is a US dating app built on "Social Matching", where users act as matchers who recommend pairs, founded by former Tinder and Match Group executive Taru Kapoor. It raised $10.5 million in seed funding from Peak XV Partners, Shine Capital and Blume Ventures and launched nationwide in the United States on 24 September 2026.
Key facts
| Type | Dating app |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2025 |
| Founder | Taru Kapoor |
| Website | rivetdating.com |
| Founder | Rivet was founded in 2025 by Taru Kapoor, a former Tinder and Match Group executive, and Rajat Sahni, formerly CEO of CarDekho's used-car business [Inc42, 25 September 2026] |
| Funding | Rivet raised $10.5 million in seed funding from Peak XV Partners, Shine Capital and Blume Ventures [Global Dating Insights, 24 September 2026] |
| Launch | Rivet announced a nationwide US launch on 24 September 2026, having launched in Charlotte earlier in 2026 [RuntimeWire, 24 September 2026] |
| Headquarters | Rivet has an office in Delhi NCR, with engineering and machine learning teams largely based in India [Inc42, 25 September 2026] |
| Funding | Former Tinder and OkCupid CEO Elie Seidman is an early investor and has advised Kapoor [Global Dating Insights, 24 September 2026] |
| Previous role | Taru Kapoor is a former Tinder and Match Group executive who left in 2023 [Global Dating Insights, 24 September 2026] |
About Rivet
Rivet is a dating app built on what it calls Social Matching. Instead of swiping alone, users join as Daters or Matchers. Matchers, who can be other users, invited friends or so-called Elite Matchers, recommend pairs they think would work, and Daters see introductions backed by those recommendations before deciding whether to connect. Non-daters can join only as matchers in what the company describes as a give-to-get model.
Rivet was founded in 2025 by Taru Kapoor, a former Tinder and Match Group executive who left in 2023. Inc42 also names Rajat Sahni, formerly CEO of CarDekho's used-car business, as a co-founder; other coverage names Kapoor alone. The company launched in Charlotte earlier in 2026 and announced a nationwide US launch on 24 September 2026. Inc42 reports an office in Delhi NCR, with engineering and machine learning teams largely based in India.
In September 2026 Rivet announced $10.5 million in seed funding from Peak XV Partners, Shine Capital and Blume Ventures. Former Tinder and OkCupid chief executive Elie Seidman is an early investor and has advised Kapoor. The company says the money will go towards product development, distribution and scaling across the US. Its website is rivetdating.com.
Features and products
- Elite Matchers: Rivet's designation for top community matchers [Dating Industry Insights, 24 September 2026]
Investors
- Peak XV Partners, Funding, 2026-09
- Blume Ventures, Funding, 2026-09
Timeline
Deals
| Date | Type | Parties | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 September 2026 | Funding | Rivet: Seed round: Peak XV Partners, Shine Capital, Blume Ventures | $10.5M |
Stories about Rivet
- Rivet's $10.5M Bet: Can Kapoor's Social Matching Outrun Swipe Fatigue?
Rivet has raised $10.5 million in seed funding from Peak XV Partners, Shine Capital and Blume Ventures for its Social Matching dating app.
Questions about Rivet
What is Rivet?
Rivet is a US dating app using Social Matching, where users called matchers recommend pairs who may be compatible.
Who founded Rivet?
Taru Kapoor, a former Tinder and Match Group executive, founded Rivet in 2025. Inc42 also names Rajat Sahni as a co-founder.
How much has Rivet raised?
Rivet raised $10.5 million in seed funding from Peak XV Partners, Shine Capital and Blume Ventures.
When was Rivet founded?
Rivet was founded in 2025.
What is Rivet's latest deal?
Funding: Seed round: Peak XV Partners, Shine Capital, Blume Ventures, $10.5M, 24 September 2026.
Also known as: Rivet Dating.