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Editorial . Vol. 01 . July 1, 2026

The Funding Conversation No One in Dating Will Have With You

Every few weeks, someone asks me to help them raise money for their dating app. After twenty-five years on both sides of the table, here is the honest version of that conversation, and why it is more hopeful than the headlines.

By Bill Alena

Founder & CEO, High Intent Media . 8 min read

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