Social Discovery Group

Social Discovery Group is a global technology company that operates a diverse portfolio of nearly 50 brands, primarily in the relationship-based services sector. Founded in 2003, it is best known for its subsidiary, Dating Group, which encompasses 45 dating applications and serves over 250 million users across more than 100 countries. The company's offerings include popular platforms such as Dating.com, Once, XOXO, Tubit, and DilMil, catering to a wide range of user preferences and demographics. By focusing on innovative solutions in the dating industry, Social Discovery Group aims to enhance user experiences and foster connections in the digital age.

Dmitry Borisovich Volkov

Founder and General Partner

Past deals in Dating

Flure

Seed Round in 2025
Flure is a dating app designed to create an open-minded environment for women to meet and converse with like-minded people.

S'More Date

Seed Round in 2019
S'More Date they provide daters with a totally interactive way to learn more about a person before evaluating them on appearance.

Dil Mil

Venture Round in 2018
Dil Mil is the fastest growing matchmaking app for South Asian expats, disrupting the broken arranged marriage model and solving the privacy & usability concerns with existing outdated solutions. We're adding over 1,000+ new users per day and growing users & revenue over 50% month over month. Think Tinder meets JDate, but for South Asians. We have a solid team of experienced engineers and advisors who have successfully done this before. Under the hood we are solving one of the most complex real-time search & match problems using proprietary machine learning algorithms. The app is just the tip of the iceberg; the magic happens on the back-end.

Dating Group

Venture Round in 2017
Dating Group is the world’s largest global dating company, with more than 140 million users, 45 dating apps in its portfolio and 100 countries covered by its products. Its diverse portfolio of popular relationship-based services includes Dating.com, Cupid Media, Once, XOXO, Tubit, DilMil, etc. To learn more, visit Datinggrp.com.

Once

Series A in 2016
Once is a matchmaking app operating in 32 countries and supporting seven languages on platforms such as Android, iOS, and Apple Watch OS. The app focuses on creating meaningful connections by offering users one carefully selected match per day, delivered at noon in their respective time zones. Once users are matched, they can communicate only if both express interest, ensuring privacy and exclusivity. The unique aspect of Once lies in its use of human matchmakers who consider various factors, such as appearance and hobbies, to facilitate these connections. This approach differentiates Once from other matchmaking services by emphasizing quality over quantity in the user experience.

Thrill

Convertible Note in 2015
Thrill Group is an information technology company that operates the largest online dating platform in India. Its portfolio includes a mobile application named Thrill, available on both iOS and Android, as well as the website Fropper.com. The company has garnered support from notable investors across India, Singapore, and the United States, including prominent entities such as Shaadi.com and Taurus Value Creation, as well as individual investors like Samir Bangara, Prem Kumar, and Rajesh Kamat. Thrill has received media attention from various reputable outlets, highlighting its significance in the online dating industry.
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