The friendship app the world has been waiting for
CliQmates connects real people, in real places, in real time. No feeds. No filters. No faking it. The world's first anti-scroll, pro-action social app.
Built by someone who knows people
I arrived in the UK in 2005, with no connections, capital, or comfort.
What I did have was ambition. The drive that turns bartenders into business owners, and dreamers into founders.
I built and sold multiple hospitality businesses from scratch. People-first thinking and a solid instinct for what works, is proof that if you understand people, you can build something meaningful, impactful, and profitable.
But even in those buzzing venues, I saw something change. People were out, but not really present. The energy had shifted. Conversations faded. Screens took over.
That's when an idea started - what if there was an app for that? Tech that bridges the gap to reconnection.
Six years later, that idea has a name: CliQmates.
The world is more connected than ever. And lonelier than ever.
"We are hardwired for connection, but the modern world is rewiring us for isolation."
Brene BrownThe WHO now classifies loneliness as a global epidemic tied to serious health risks. In India, mental health helplines report loneliness among the top three reasons for distress calls.
Screens replaced presence.
Social media is everywhere - but so is emotional disconnection. Real-life interaction is being replaced with scrolling, noise, and curated perfection.
Over 50% of adults globally report feeling emotionally disconnected from others. Young adults seeking meaningful friendships is at an all-time high - yet the tools to find them remain broken.
"Loneliness is not the absence of people. It's the absence of connection."
Marya HornbacherAnti-scroll. Pro-action.
CliQmates uses micro-location technology to show you real people nearby who share your interests, right now. One tap to wave. A short in-app message. Then you meet in real life.
Go Live
You are only visible when you choose to be. Tap Go Live and instantly see nearby people who match your interests. Privacy-first design, always.
Send a Wave
Spot someone interesting? Send a Wave. Low-pressure and mutual - both sides have to agree before anything opens up.
Meet IRL
A brief in-app message breaks the ice. Then you go face-to-face. No endless chatting. No feeds. Real-world connection in real time.
CliQmates isn't about going viral. It's about going out. Real faces, real places, real chances to meet the people who matter, in real time.
Built for precision, not noise.
1 Interest-Based Matching
Our algorithm analyses mutual interests in the moment, not just in the feed.
2 Dynamic Visibility Logic
Matches appear only when mutual conditions align - interest, timing, and presence.
3 Hyper-Local Detection
See who's nearby, down to the same venue, with precision accuracy.
4 Live-Status Activation
You're only visible when you choose to be. Privacy-first, always.
5 Intent-Based Connection
Waving unlocks the option to chat - mutual action required on both sides.
No profiles in the void. Only real people, in real places, right now. Tap. Wave. Connect, IRL - all within a few seconds.
This isn't a mockup. It's the live app.
Real screenshots, taken from the working build. Here's the journey from open to in-person, exactly as a user experiences it.
Note: the demo video shows an earlier UI version. The screens below are current.
Splash Screen
Clean, branded entry point. Sets the tone before users even reach the home screen.
Your Profile
Photos, interests and a star rating from past CliQs. Swipe to Go Live whenever you're ready.
Go Live
Visible only while live. Here, no one else is nearby yet - the app stays quiet until there's a real match.
Match Found
A nearby user with shared interests appears. Same venue, same moment, same vibe.
Nearby Map
See exactly where matches are, down to the venue. Hyper-local, in real time.
Send a Wave
One slide to wave - mutual, low-pressure, and the first step toward meeting in person.
The market is already responding.
Independent platform recognition
Press
All rankings independently generated. No ranking has been applied for, paid for, or influenced. Positions reflect IP filings, funding activity, and market positioning - achieved pre-launch.
Real people. Real reactions.
We put CliQmates in the hands of real people for the very first time, with no prior training or briefing. The response was overwhelming.
Would recommend CliQmates to a friend
Every single person who tried it. No hedging, no maybes.
Would use CliQmates again
Not one person said no. The majority said "Definitely" without hesitation.
Concept excitement score
The overwhelming majority gave it a perfect score on first impression.
Live beta sessions, Kolkata. First-time users with no prior product knowledge or onboarding.
India first. Global ambition.
India is the logical first step: 920M internet users, a young mobile-first population, and a loneliness crisis no existing app addresses.
A market made for CliQmates.
This group already lives the CliQmates lifestyle - urban professionals, students, explorers and curious locals. Socially active, digitally fluent, and open to new ways of connecting.
We're not entering the social media race. We're starting a new one.
| Feature | CliQmates | Tinder | Bumble BFF | Meetup | Happn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real-Time Local Matching | ✓ | ~ | ✕ | ✕ | ~ |
| Shared Interest Filtering | ✓ | ✕ | ~ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Privacy-Controlled Visibility | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Platonic / Social Focus | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| IRL Prompt Built In | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ~ | ✕ |
| Built-in Safety Tools | ✓ | ~ | ~ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Gamification / Engagement | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ✕ | ✕ |
The shift away from trust and community in existing platforms has been steady for years. CliQmates is built for exactly the gap that's been left behind.
₹30 Cr to spark a movement, not just fund an app.
Polish
Partner with the right backers to finalise the app and sharpen the UI/UX for dense, high-energy real-world use from day one.
Ignite
A bold market entry in India, driven by pre-launch campaigns designed to spark curiosity and fuel FOMO around real connection.
Experience
IRL takeovers across 2-4 cities. Free events, on-brand collabs, and guided experiences that show what CliQmates is really about.
Amplify
Local influencer firepower, hyper-local marketing, viral loops and rewards for the first wave - premium access and collector badges.
Refine
Usage monitored in real-time with tech support on the ground. Feedback loops feed straight back into development.
Where the ₹30 Cr goes
₹250 Cr in Year 1 from just 1% market share
Conservative projections based on 10M users in Year 1. Three revenue streams from day one.
| Revenue Stream | Basis | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Ad Revenue | ₹10/user/month | ₹120 Cr |
| Premium Subscriptions | ₹99/mo, 10% uptake | ₹118.8 Cr |
| Brand Partnerships | Early-stage estimate | ₹10 Cr |
| Total Year 1 | ₹248.8 Cr | |
Pre-money valuation drivers
IP and defensibility is the single largest contributor to valuation, ahead of market size, product innovation, and team expertise.
Built to last. Protected to scale.
Comprehensive patent and trademark coverage means competitors cannot simply replicate the product without legal exposure. Brand and domain ownership is locked down across every major market and platform.
Rebuilding community.
One CliQ at a time.
Real People - Reconnected by Design. Real World Connections - In Real Time. 100% of Humans need Connection. The biggest social shift since the smartphone. The market is ready. So are we.
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