Keeper
Category: AI Search / Retrieval
An AI-driven matchmaking platform that combines large-scale data processing with relationship psychology to help users find long-term life partners and spouses. Keeper was founded in 2022. The company is led by Jake Kozloski. Based in New York, United States. Team size: 11-50. Total funding raised: $4.0M. Latest round: Pre-Seed (Oct 2024). Key investors include Lightbank, Lakehouse Ventures, Goodwater Capital, Champion Hill Ventures.
- Founded
- 2022
- Headquarters
- New York, United States
- Team size
- 11-50
- Total funding
- $4.0M
Value proposition
Eliminates 'swipe fatigue' by replacing manual browsing with an AI-powered search engine that filters for deep compatibility, supported by a success-based bounty model.
Products and solutions
AI Matchmaking Engine (Algorithmic filtering), Human-in-the-loop Vetting Service, Success-Based Bounty Platform (Performance-based pricing), Comprehensive Relationship Psychology Profiling
Unique value
Unlike casual dating apps, Keeper focuses exclusively on marriage outcomes and utilizes an 'outcome-based' revenue model where users pay significant bounties (up to $50,000) for successful matches.
Target customer
High-intent, marriage-minded individuals who are dissatisfied with the 'gamified' nature of traditional swipe-based dating apps.
Industries served
Consumer Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Dating & Matchmaking, Recommender Systems
Technology advantage
Leverages empirical marriage market economics (led by a PhD specialist) and LLMs to analyze deep psychological traits, automating the vetting process that traditional high-end matchmakers perform manually.
How they differentiate
Replaces the 'swipe' mechanic with an AI-powered search engine and a success-based bounty model (up to $50,000) focused exclusively on marriage outcomes rather than casual dating.
Main competitors
Tawkify, Hinge, It's Just Lunch
Key partnerships
Lightbank (Lead Investor), Lakehouse Ventures, Goodwater Capital, Champion Hill Ventures
Notable customers
High-net-worth individuals, Marriage-minded professionals
Major milestones
Founded in 2022 by Jake Kozloski, Reached 1.5 million sign-ups within two years of operation, Closed $4M Pre-Seed funding round in October 2024, Featured in The New York Times and Business Insider for AI matchmaking innovation
Growth metrics
1.5M+ total sign-ups and 300,000+ active accounts as of late 2024.
Market positioning
Premium AI-driven matchmaking service for high-intent, marriage-minded individuals.
Geographic focus
Primarily North America (United States), with a growing global user base via its web platform.
Patents and IP
No registered patents disclosed; utilizes proprietary algorithmic weighting and trade secrets regarding marriage market data.
About Jake Kozloski
Founder & CEO of Keeper. Previously founded Tycho Fitness (acquired by ShapeLog), Scout at Headline (Venture Capital), and Founder of Koz Capital (Angel Syndicate).
Official website: https://www.keeper.ai