Heyo – Make friends nearby with shared interests and meet people you’ll vibe with

Startup Name: Heyo

Tagline: Make friends nearby with shared interests and meet people you’ll vibe with

Elevator Pitch: Make friends nearby with similar interests. Meet new people and connect over similar interests, passions, hobbies or obsessions. Get the ball rolling with one of Heyo’s thought-provoking conversation starter questions. No profile pictures, no dating, no ‘relationship status’ – Heyo is for meaningful conversations with the people you are most likely to vibe with. Perfect for expats, international students, travellers or anyone moving to a new city. Find your ideal friends, travel buddies, collaborators, teammates, business partners, playmates, mentors, band members and more.

Meeting new people or making new friends as an adult can prove challenging, especially if you’ve recently relocated. Struggling to find a social scene that you connect with can lead to feelings of isolation or loneliness. New app ‘Heyo’ seeks to help with these issues.

Target Market: expats, international students, travellers and anyone who has recently moved to a new city

How will you make money?: Subscription model

How much capital have you raised?: None

Founder(s) Name: Emma Hoffman (Cofounder)

Website: http://www.heyoconnect.com

Twitter: @heyoconnect

City/Country: Melbourne, Australia