Late in 1994, Kremen secured about $1.5 million in funding from angel investors and a few venture capital firms, with Canaan Partners leading the charge. Match went live in April 1995. It was among the first few dating sites to launch on the web.

When did Match dating app come out?

The first ever incarnation of a dating app can be traced back to 1995 when Match.com was first launched. The website allowed single people to upload a profile, a picture and chat to people online. The app was intended to allow people looking for long-term relationships to meet.