Aisle is a members-only online singles community that aims to tread the middle path between traditional matrimony websites and casual dating applications. The app emphasizes understanding a person's taste and intent in addition to gender, age, proximity, faith and mother tongue, according to founder and CEO Able Joseph. The startup was founded by Joseph in 2014 and is Bangalore-based. Aisle targets personalized, mobile-first matchmaking for Indian millennials focusing on lifestyle and intent. Financially, the company has secured fresh, undisclosed funding led by CIO Angel Network figures Anthony Thomas and Sanjay Mehta, with participation from other investors. Previously, Aisle raised Rs 1.25 crore (~$183,000) in a pre-Series A from TermSheet and ah! Ventures, with angels including Anand Chandrasekaran and Mekin Maheshwari. Aisle Network runs Aisle, a mobile-first matchmaking app available on iOS and Android. The app reports roughly 500–800 registrations per day and says it is active in about 50 countries. The company plans to use the recent funding primarily to build its team and form partnerships. Leadership includes founder and CEO Able Joseph, Bivin Benny (director–user relations) and CTO Razee Marikar. Investors noted Aisle was monetised from day one, and the startup is positioning itself amid growing competition in India’s dating and matchmaking market. Founded in 2014, the company is Bangalore-based. Aisle Network Pvt Ltd operates Aisle, a curated matchmaking platform aimed at urban Indians seeking long-term relationships. The company was founded in 2014 by Varun Joseph Kurien. The site positions itself between casual dating apps and parent-driven matrimonial sites, describing itself as a social network for single Indians worldwide. Aisle reports over 4,000 users across 30 countries. The startup will use the new funding to hire talent, with a special focus on the technology team. Founder Varun Joseph Kurien holds a BBM degree from Garden City College, Bangalore.

Total raised

$0M

Funding rounds

3

Latest round

Series A

Latest activity

Jan 2016