Known Launches New Voice-Based Dating App In San Francisco By Founders Celeste Amadon And Asher Allen
Known is a new dating company rethinking online dating by replacing swiping with conversation. Founded by Celeste Amadon and Asher Allen , Known uses voice-based AI to better understand users. Values, personality, com…
Known is a new dating company rethinking online dating by replacing swiping with conversation.
Founded by Celeste Amadon and Asher Allen, Known uses voice-based AI to better understand users. Values, personality, communication style, and relationship intent. Not just photos and prompts.
The app offers conversational onboarding and continuously refines compatibility over time, helping people cut through the noise and go on meaningful dates with the right matches.
This is less about maximizing matches and more about maximizing alignment.
FOUNDERS: CELESTE AMADON, ASHER ALLEN HQ: SAN FRANCISCO
Live February 1, 2026, for users in San Francisco, with additional cities launching soon. Available now on the App Store.
Dating optimized for depth, not dopamine.
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ABOUT THE DEAL
- Round
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- Company
- Known
- Desk
- Deals
- Filed
- Feb 2, 2026
- Founders
- CELESTE AMADON
- ASHER ALLEN