The Fun Singles have grown from seven cities to over 40 cities across the country, starting in 2019. Accumulating more than 1,200 events in their portfolio, they are now one of the leading speed-dating companies. What is even cooler is how they merged traditional in-person events with virtual ones, especially since virtual meetups have really taken off lately.
What makes The Fun Singles stand out is the way they’ve modernized the speed dating experience. Gone are the old-school, paper-card methods of manual matching; they have developed their very own platform, which handles everything from matching people to notification processes. During in-person events, participants use their phones to indicate interest after each eight-minute chat. The coolest part? In-person and virtual events process those selections in real time-so you will know who you have matched with in minutes compared to other services’ usual wait time of 24 to 48 hours.
The Perfect Mix of In-Person and Virtual Dating
They produce two formats: live and virtual. Their in-person format follows a traditional speed-dating model, where participants converse in eight-minute time blocks, then indicate potential matches through their phone afterwards. The virtual does the same thing over video chat from the comfort of their home. Participants still get the same timed sessions and can select matches through the platform after each round.
The Fun Singles also host mixers, where one gets to meet new friends or just socialize. These events have more of a relaxed, no-pressure vibe-somewhat like a networking event, but for people who are single and looking to make new friends.
Events Tailored to Every Age Group
The Fun Singles makes speed dating more inclusive, targeting events for distinct age groups. They organize events for those in their 20s & early 30s, 30s & early 40s, 40s & early 50s, and 56+. It’s a smart move because most speed dating events tend to focus on younger people, leaving a gap for those who are at different life stages. By doing this, The Fun Singles is creating more comfortable environments for people to meet others who are in similar situations.
The company reports many repeat attendees, implying that people keep coming back because they’re enjoying the experience. Already, the platform has helped spark tens of thousands of second dates.
What’s Next
Meanwhile, the future is huge for The Fun Singles. They are planning events that will mix and match over 100 singles at one time. That would definitely move away from the more intimate, classic version of speed dating but proves they are ready to grow and scale. This kind of growth speaks to a bigger trend in the dating world. As much as dating apps have taken over the digital space, there is still a strong demand for face-to-face interaction. The Fun Singles taps into this by using their matching technology platform to make it all smoother and quicker, but keeping in that personal touch that makes speed dating so much fun.