Vybes
Premium dating, reimagined — now valued at $10M
Vybes
Valued at $10M
$10M
Company valuation
4.8
App Store rating
92%
Match-to-conversation rate
8 weeks
From concept to App Store
The product
A members-only, video-first dating platform. Every member is verified and handpicked, first dates happen face-to-face on a VybeCheck video call, and the community comes together offline at exclusive member events. Built for people who take dating seriously.
The challenge
The dating app market is saturated with low-quality, swipe-based experiences. Vybes needed to differentiate with a premium, intentional dating experience that prioritizes real connections over endless swiping. The challenge was building a platform that feels exclusive while being technically robust enough to handle real-time video calling, ID verification, member curation, and event management.
How we tackled it
01
Conducted extensive user research with 200+ singles in the target demographic to understand pain points with existing dating apps
02
Designed the VybeCheck — a video-first matching flow where first dates happen face-to-face on a 15-minute call with built-in ice breakers, before any texting
03
Built a members-only application and invite system with proprietary ID verification, so every profile is a real, handpicked person
04
Created an event discovery engine for exclusive in-person meetups — including Vybes Villa, the community's own reality dating show
05
Developed a curated matching algorithm based on values, lifestyle, and relationship goals rather than just appearance
What we built
We built Vybes as a cross-platform mobile app using React Native with a Node.js backend. The app features real-time WebRTC video calling, document verification via AI, date scheduling with push notifications, and a sophisticated event management system. Every interaction is designed to build trust and facilitate genuine connections — and the traction that followed carried Vybes to a $10 million valuation.
A closer look
“Kanopy didn't just build our app — they helped us rethink what dating should be. The team's product thinking was as valuable as their engineering.”
Vybes Team
Founding Team
