A new player is shaking up the dating industry—Giggles, a first-of-its-kind safety-first dating app built in India for the world. Unlike traditional platforms, Giggles prioritizes user well-being with real-time ground support teams, ready to assist during in-person meetings if discomfort arises.
After securing $300k in pre-seed angel funding earlier this month, Giggles is set for a nationwide launch. Its unique safety-focused model combines Aadhaar-based face verification, gender-balanced access via an engaging waitlist, time-sensitive matches, and built-in SoS features backed by physical support. This ambitious model aims to create not just matches but trustworthy, soulful connections.
The app also blends social media-style engagement—through posts, snips, and swipes—creating a vibrant ecosystem for users seeking meaningful connections. While operational complexity remains a challenge, Giggles’ vision is clear: safe dating must be a foundation, not just a feature.
“Giggles is more than an app—it’s an experiment in safe, platonic, and soulful dating,” said the founding team. “We’re here to set a global example of what dating platforms should prioritize.”
With India projected to become the world’s second-largest dating market, Giggles is tapping into the urgent need for trust-driven platforms in a crowded space of short-lived apps. Its success will depend on execution—but its bold promise has already captured investor and user attention.
Giggles Platonic Dating is now live on both Android and iOS platforms.
