Company Snapshot
First-Pass Deck Facts
| Company | Curtn |
| Source file | curtn.com video first dating app.pdf |
| Document type | deck |
| Category guess | Dating app |
| Deck stage guess | Seed-style |
| Page count | 13 |
| Positioning hypothesis | Video-first dating app. |
Slide Inventory
Extracted Text And Section Guess
Text extraction is a starting point only. Visual slide review is still required for layout, charts, logos, and images.
| Slide | Title Guess | Section | Keywords | Extracted Text Preview |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | the next generation of mobile dating is here | Deck slide | needs-review | the next generation of mobile dating is here |
| 2 | the problem: | Product | needs-review | the problem: Gen Z and Millennials are video-first But the top ten grossing dating apps are photo-first |
| 3 | the feed-driven | Product | needs-review | the feed-driven video-powered social dating app designed for Gen Z the solution: Say hello to Curtn! |
| 4 | our value proposition: | Product | growth | our value proposition: Real Discovery: User profiles consist of short form videos created from a variety of icebreaker prompts, allowing personalities to shine through. Authentic Connections: Users can opt to text or video chat directly in the app, empowering them to connect with and vet their matches before meeting up in real life. |
| 5 | Gen Z is calling Curtn “the TikTok of Dating Apps” and our data | Market | market,team,growth | Gen Z is calling Curtn “the TikTok of Dating Apps” and our data makes it very clear that this video-first generation is loving it. market adoption: videos recorded on Curtn 36K+ avg. number of videos per user profile 3.6 63% of new users uploaded a video in August avg. cost per install across paid social channels 54% of users are 18-24 an |
| 6 | Visit universities across the US to promote the app, drive | Ask / Use of Funds | market,fundraise,retail,growth | Visit universities across the US to promote the app, drive installs, and build brand love Activate on the ground via bar nights, campus canvassing, coffee shop takeovers, etc. Empower 40+ college ambassadors via referral programs Capture efficient CPIs across lower funnel Social, Display, App Store, OTT channels Drive consideration and de |
| 7 | Curtn will be monetized with the following revenue mix... | Traction | revenue | Curtn will be monetized with the following revenue mix... the business model: Subscription A La Carte Purchases Native Advertising Sponsored Content GRINDRTINDERHINGECURTN |
| 8 | the global dating app market is growing and ripe for disruption, | Traction | revenue,market,growth | the global dating app market is growing and ripe for disruption, projected to surpass $9.2bn by 2025 (CAGR of 4.7% ). We plan to take the market share, but not without competition. Replay is pre-launch potential entrants the market: $9.2bn total available market $3.68bn serviceable available market Note: Tinder's 2019 Annual revenue = $1. |
| 9 | people are already talking about Curtn... | Deck slide | needs-review | people are already talking about Curtn... the buzz: |
| 10 | Founder & CEO | Market | market,team | Founder & CEO After leaving the media world to pursue his master's degree at NYU, Brenden was inspired to launch Curtn when he saw the untapped potential of video solutions for online dating. Head of Marketing Anna's integrated marketing approach merges in-house and agency experience across online and offline full-funnel marketing for ind |
| 11 | the development team: | Team | team | the development team: Maximiliano Plano Lead Backend Engineer Mauro Martinelli Lead iOS Engineer Martin Canone QA Engineer Josefina Tous Product Owner/Scrum Master |
| 12 | key advisors & investors: | Market | team,fundraise | key advisors & investors: Sam Altman Investor/Advisor Joel Simkhai Jeff Lucas Investor/Advisor Investor Simon Huck Advisor |
| 13 | let's do this thing! | Deck slide | needs-review | let's do this thing! |
Research Queue
Next Checks
- Find official website, LinkedIn, Crunchbase, PitchBook, and company careers page.
- Verify whether the company is active, acquired, shut down, or pivoted.
- Capture current headcount and headcount-growth signal with source-specific values.
- Research pre-seed, seed, and first later institutional round details.
- Identify founder interviews, podcasts, recent news, and investor announcements.
- Map strongest slides to later validation and founder-facing feedback examples.
Source Audit
Current Sources
| Source | Facts Used | Reliability |
|---|---|---|
| curtn.com video first dating app.pdf | Deck artifact, slide count, extracted text, visual contact sheet. | Company-authored or investor-authored; unverified. |