Technology14 Jul 2026SEO 801 min read

Analysis: The founder of Hinge raised $18M to build a new AI dating service, Overtone

Hinge founder Justin McLeod announced an $18 million fundraise for his new dating company, Overtone . McLeod stepped down from his CEO role at Hinge just last…

Hinge founder Justin McLeod announced an $18 million fundraise for his new dating company, Overtone . McLeod stepped down from his CEO role at Hinge just last year, and Hinge owner Match Group — which also owns apps like Tinder and OkCupid — is helping to fund his new company, alongside FirstMark Capital and Pace Capital. While details on the company are limited at this point, Overtone describes itself as “a voice- and audio-forward service, enabled by AI, that provides highly…

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