Niche Biz: Curated Dating

Cassandra Daily:

Eliminating the time suck that typically accompanies online dating, Coffee Meets Bagel is an online dating platform that does the legwork for its members by delivering one curated match each day to their inboxes. An email containing a photo and simple user profile arrives at noon, and the recipient has 24 hours to decide whether to pursue a date with the featured subject. If both parties agree to meet, they go on a first date with a complimentary daily-deal offer provided by CMB. Moreover, a gamification component allows users to earn “coffee beans” redeemable for free event tickets, drinks and products simply by referring new members.