Frnd, with its slogan "Audio-based social discovery and dating for India", is a dynamic player in the Social Media industry, specifically targeting the vast non-English speaking populace in India's Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. The platform was founded in April 2019 by Bhanu Pratap Singh Tanwar, Hardik Bansal, and Harshvardhan Chhangani, all alumni of IIT Kanpur. Originating from smaller towns themselves, they crafted this audio-first application to resonate with the cultural and linguistic diversity of 'Bharat', aiming to connect India's next billion internet users through romance and friendship.
The company has demonstrated its growth potential with a successful $6.50M Series A investment closed on 01 December 2021, backed by notable investors such as India Quotient, Elevation Capital, and Krafton. This funding underscores investor confidence in Frnd's unique approach to social discovery and dating, catering to a burgeoning market segment in India.
