April' 12
Sparkology - Alex Furmansky, Elite online dating service
March '12
FlipMe - Rachel DeAlto, Dating cards
February '12
Skadate - Emil Sarnogoev, Dating software
Teloop - Arnaud Passafe, French mobile dating site
Frances Maier, co-Founder of Match.com
January '12
Scruff - Eric Silverberg, Gay dating app
51taonan - Johny Du, Chinese free dating site
Gary Kremen, Founder of Match.com
December '11
Mektoube.fr - Laouari Medjebeur and Thomas Nomaksteinsky, French dating site
Agape Match - Maria Avgitidis, Matchmaker
November '11
Istanbul.net - Levent Gultan, Turkish dating sites network
October '11
Sites Instantly - Michael O'Sullivan, White label dating service
PhotoVerified - John Maitland, Photo verification service
Intro Analytics - Nick Tsinonis, Data intelligence matching company
OM Dating - Shellie Hunt, Dating Site for Those Who Practice Meditation and Other Spiritual Activities
September '11
PembePanjur - Seda Berber, Turkish dating site
WhiteLabelDating - Ross Williams, WhiteLabelService
ChristianCafé - Sam Moorcroft, Christian dating site
LeadsCon & Daily Deal Summit - Jay Weintraub, Daily deals
Mamboo - Gloria Diez, Social dating site
August '11
IntegrityID - Joe O'Neil
Procall - Jim Rush, Multi-national outsourcing
SugarDaddie, 7orbetter, MeetAtTheAirport - Steve Pasternack, Serial entrepreneur
Procall - Al Cuccinelli, Multi-national outsourcing
Roy Sheppard - Speaker and Author
July '11
JiaYuan - Rose Gong Haiyan, Top idating site in China
WhiteLabelDating - Ross Williams and Red Hot Pie - Max McGuire, Background checks
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Flirtfair - Erlend Christoffersen, Casual dating site
Paul Larsen Consulting - Paul Larsen, Payment processors consulting
Datingstartshere - Chris Walker, Aggregator
DateBuzz - Sunil Nagaraj, Social dating
December '10
Grindr - Joel Simkhai, Gay dating app
Rob Bossart, Tax advisor
Intelligent Elite - Dr. Eike Post, Intelligent people matchmaking
Optimal Payments - Patricia Weber, Payment provider
eLove - Brad Megahan & Paul Falzone, Cupid's Coach acquisition
Friendscout24 - Martina Bruder, Germany #1 site
OculusAI - Siamak Ayani, Image moderation tool
WhiteLabelDating.com - Ross Williams, White label service
Meetcha - Jeffrey C. Taylor & Linda Natansohn, Dating site for baby boomers
Dr. Robert Epstein - New matchmaking test
Dating Central - Mike Fitzgerald, White label dating provider
Urban Social - Anna Cooney & Jim Strong, Sociable singles dating
SNAP Interactive - Clifford Lerner, Mobile dating
Opposites Connect - Larry Wilson, Different matchmaking approach
Skout.com - Christian Wiklund, Mobile dating
SpeedDate - Dan Abelon, Mobile dating
Match.com - Deepak Thomas, Mobile dating
David Siegel - Semantic Web
SacredLove - Karinna Kittles-Karsten, Love lifestyle & dating site
Herway.com & OnlineBootyCall.com - Moses Brown, Women date efficiently
iTelebill - Scott Pattenden, Mobile billing provider
MeetMoi - Alexander Harrington, Mobile dating
SetForMarriage - Bradley Boyd, Matrimonials site
Weopia - Dave Wilkie, Virtual dating
Zoosk - Alex Mehr, Social dating
International Dating Ventures (eLove) - Terry Fitzpatrick, Matchmaking & online dating
Manhunt & Online Buddies - Jonathan Crutchley & Adam Segel, Acquisiton of DList
Datebility - Wayne Stillerman, Dating for disabled
messmo - Brendan O'Kane, Mobile dating
Gelato - Steve Odom, FriendFeed of dating
Harvard Business School - Michael Norton, Virtual date report
OkCupid - Sam Yagan, Founding story
6rounds - Ilan Leibovich, Video dating
Jumbuck - Ted Verani, Mobile dating
Shaadi - Anupam G. Mittal, Matrimonial service
People Media - Josh Meyers, Niche online dating
Done For You Dating - Luke Chao, Outsouced online dating
Woome - Stephen Stokols, Online speeddating
Kalerion - Greg Arnot, Mobile dating
Zoosk - Shayan Zadeh and Alex Mehr, Social dating
Samantha's Table - Samantha Daniels, High end matchmaker
BoonEx - Andrew Boon, Community software provider
Robin Gorman Newman, Relationship coach
RedHotPie - Max McGuire and Mark Semaan, Aussie dating
WomanSavers - Stephany Alexander, Date screening
Intro Analytics - Gavin Potter and Nick Tsinonis, People recommendation engine
messmo - Brendan O'Kane, Mobile dating
iovation - Greg Pierson, Scambusters
Basisnote.com - Dominic Senn, DNA matchmaking
Julie Spira, Cyber-dating expert
Meetmoi - Andrew Weinreich, Mobile Dating
ASE Softnet - Arthur Radulescu, Shopping comparison
Skout - Christian Wiklund, Mobile dating
be2 - Robert Wuttke, Global eHarmony rival
MIXTT - Eve Peters, Group dating
Tim Rees, Internet dating affiliate
LookBetterOnline - Merav Knafo, Dating photo service
RSVP - Hannah Schwartz, Aussie dating
Lunch Actually - Violet Lim, Matchmaking
Joel D Block, Ph.D., Personality profiling
Mate1 - Liz Wasserman, Darn scammers
Cupid's Coach - Julie Ferman, Matchmaking
TheRightOne & TogetherDating - Paul Falzone, Acquisition plans
Internet dating affiliate David Cliff, White labeler
RSVP - Hannah Schwartz, Darn scammers
SayHeyHey - Alex Gurevich, Video dating
BoneFish Ltd. - Mike Fitzgerald, Darn scammers
EasyDate - Max Polyakov & Bill Dobbie, Top UK dating group
Searchmate UK - Adrian Slatter, UK matchmaker
Singles Links - Dick Syatt, Singles events
Serious Matchmaking, Inc. - Janis Spindel, High end matchmaker
Tsavo - Mike Jones, Mystery startup
Adryenn Ashley, Book author
SelectAlternatives - Andy Sutcliffe, Newsweeklies personals product
ScientificMatch - Eric Holzle, DNA matching
Match.com - Arnaud Jonglez, French market
Frumster - Ben Rabizadeh, Jewish dating
LifeProject - Fernando, Compatibility matching
Sparkbliss - Joel Blatt, Privacy Respected
Baihe - Jason Tian, Chinese matchmaking
Zhenai - Dr Song Li, Chinese dating site
May '08
FriendScout24 - Christoph Mempel, Germany #1 Site
Internet Alliance - Emily Hackett, Lobbyist
Cybermedia - Marco Koeder, Mixi Internet Dating in Japan
Cybermedia - Marco Koeder, Use of avatars in Japan
Don'tDateHimGirl.com - Tasha Cunningham, Male review
Ashley Madison - Noel Biderman, For cheaters
Nielsen Online - Alex Burmaster, Industry Analysis
Dateline - Eddy Ankrett, Hybrid UK service
TrustPlus - Shawn Broderick, Reputation aggregator
Userplane - Michael Jones, Webchat
Mike Kahlowsky - Handwriting analysis
OmniDate - Igor Kotlyar, Avatar IM
SpeedDate - Dan Abelon, Online Speeddating
WooMe - Stephen Stokols, Online speed-dating
Y! Personals - Egon Smola, Delight your users!
Scammer Victim, Swindled out of $10k
HonestyOnline.com - Mark Ezra, Background checks
Author - Myles Reed, Fishing for love on the net
PerfectMatch - Duane Dahl, New Movie Placement
Dating Direct - Alistair Shrimpton, UK internet dating
MyChurch - Joe Suh, Church SNS
Dating-Central - Mike Fitzgerald, White label service
The Right One/Together Dating - Paul Falzone, Ace matchmakers
WAYN.com - Peter Ward, Travellers' social network
Trustcash - Greg Moss, Alternative billing
Mate1 - Liz Wasserman, Casual dating leader
Manhunt.net - Michael Alvear, Manhunt.net sexpert
Leverage Software - Mike Walsh, Corporate SNS
Jangl - Michael Cerda, Anonymous calling
OnlineBootyCall - Moses Brown, Mo' Booty
RSVP - Hannah Schwartz, Aussie #1 Site
Sexologist Yvonne Fulbright, A sexperts spin
Oodle - Craig Donato, Classifieds aggregator
July '07
AnotherFriend - Kevin Greene, Irelands dating site
World Singles - Saïd Amin, Niche dating
White Label Dating - Ross&Steve, White Label Service
Table for six - Julie Paiva, Matchmakers
Jaxtr - Konstantin Guericke, Voice widget
myPartnerPerfect CEO - Patrick Perrine, The gay hitch
Meetic CEO - Marc Simoncini, France meets China
Match.com CEO - Thomas Enraght-Moony, Areas of growth
SinoFriends CEO - Dr Song Li, China online dating
Userplane CEO - Michale Jones, Community tools
WorldFriends Networks CEO - Dominic Penaloza, White label dating service
Iovation CEO - Greg Pierson, Scambusters
WorldSingles CEO - Saïd Amin, Niche online dating
Baihe CEO - Jason Tian, Online/offline matchmaking
Webdate COO - Abe Smilowitz, Webdating and mobile dating
AnotherFriend CEO - Kevin Greene, Ireland's dating leader
LoveAccess CEO - Nelson Rodriguez, Dating and matchmaking
Plutolife CEO - Eric Neraal, Mobile enabler
Manhunt Chairman - Jonathan Crutchley, Gay dating site
Frengo SVP - Dan Mosher, Social play network
Ziki.com - Andre Taliercio, Identity central
Baihe CEO - Jason Tian, China's eHarmony
Lavalife CEO - Marina Glogovac, Mobile dating leader
Friendster - David Jones, Marketing insights
Romance Coach - Kathryn Lord, Matchmaking
PerfectMatch CEO - Duane Dahl, Marketing insights
Cupids Coach - Julie Ferman, Matchmaking
Meetic Founder-Chairman - Marc Simoncini, Dating direct acquisitions
Match CEO - Jim Safka, New ads, new services
Bharat Matrimony CEO - M. Janakiraman,Matrimonials leader
Vumber President & CEO - Cliff W. and Jodd R., Anonymous calling
Affinity Circles CEO - Steve Loughlin, Social network provider
Spark Networks CEO - David Siminoff, Niche leader
Meetic Founder-Chairman - Marc Simoncini, Europe's dating leader
Parship CEO - Dr Arndt Roller, Europe's eHarmony
e-Cyrano CEO - Evan Katz, Profile improvement guru
AnastasiaWeb General Director - Alexei Negin, Russian dating site
Together Dating/The Right One co-CEO - Paul Falzone, Leading matchmaker
Great Expectations co-CEO - Robert Fisher, Leading matchmaker
Plentyoffish CEO - Markus Frind, Free dating site
Wikipedia Founder - Jimmy Wales, Founding story
WAYN Founder - Peter Ward, Founding story
Jupiter Research - Nate Elliott, Personals industry analyst
Sexsearch CMO - Adam Small, Casual dating
Craigslist Founder - Craig, Craigslist phenomenon
FriendFinder CEO - Andrew Conru, The FriendFinder network
Bebo CEO - Michael Birch, Leading UK social network
Userplane CEO - Michael Jones, Community tools
Webdate CEO - Abe Smilowitz, Webdating & mobile dating
Hitwise GM - Bill Tancer, State of industry
Plentyoffish CEO - Markus Frind, David vs Goliath
Phone Matrix President - Andy Siks, Anonymous phone calling
Community Connect CEO - Ben Sun, Founding story. Expansion
Author - Dr John Gray, Compatability matching
Match CEO - Jim Safka, Chemistry.com launch
Yahoo! Personals GM - Lorna Borenstein, Future perspectives
Jupiter Research - Nate Elliott, Personals industry analyst
Senator Cropsey, Sponsor of the Michigan background checks legislation
Webdate New SVP - Joe Brennan, Mobile phone dating
Friendster New CEO - Taek Kwon, New social platform
TRUE Chief Psych - Dr Jim, Personality profiling
Cupid.com CEO - Eric Straus, Built on radio advertising
Webdate CEO - Abe Smilowitz, The innovative upstart
TRUE CEO - Herb Vest, Revolutionary entrepreneur
Perfect Match CEO - Duane Dahl, eHarmony competitor
Click2Asia CEO - Pierre Wuu, Asian online dating
Tribe New CEO - Jan Gullet, Tribe plans
Kevin Ambler, Florida legislation
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