Hinge Founder Raises $18M for Overtone, His New AI-Powered Dating Service
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Hinge founder Justin McLeod has launched Overtone, a new AI‑driven dating service built around voice conversations rather than swipe‑based profiles. The startup has secured $18 million in seed funding from Match Group, FirstMark Capital, and Pace Capital, aiming to reduce swipe fatigue and help users form more meaningful connections. Instead of photos and polished bios, Overtone guides people thro
