Investors are attracted to AI-driven consumer startups reshaping social networking and dating platforms

A new wave of AI-driven consumer startups is attracting investor interest in 2025, reshaping how people connect and build communities, reports Business Insider. Venture capitalists have identified 12 emerging leaders across dating, social networking, faith, fashion, and in-person experiences, including Sitch, Margins, Tolan, Swsh, Doji, Bible Chat, Series, Beli, Lore, Status, Spillt, and Gigi. These startups blend artificial intelligence with real-world interaction to create engaging platforms. The rise of startups combining AI with specific, high-engagement use cases is driving investment in niche communities over general platforms.

Read more at Yahoo Finance: ‘We’re On The Brink Of Another Big Consumer Wave’