Zin.gl is a dating service that mines existing social networks (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Foursquare) for 'dating information' and feeds that data into social-matching systems. The product is designed to prioritize quality over scale, aiming to connect singles who share interests and live nearby rather than appealing to mass sign-ups. Zin.gl's approach emphasizes verified real identities and reduced profile fabrication by drawing on users' existing social data, removing questionnaires and psychological tests. The company says the data-mining is done securely and with respect for user privacy. A new version of Zin.gl was previewed and is now live, though the article notes that the concept's effectiveness remains to be proven. Zin.gl has raised $600,000 from angel investors, including Fred Destin of Atlas Venture.

Total raised

$1M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Equity

Latest activity

May 2011