Est.
2026
Found.
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SydneyVoice First, Never a SwipeEdited by Humans
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Vol. I — The Romance Desk — No. 01
I Found You — Found
Section AWhy Found ExistsNo. 01

The missing layer between matching and meeting.

Swiping made us lonely. Endless threads that go nowhere. Matches that never meet. Profiles that read like résumés. We are, all of us, a little tired of it.

Found is not another swipe feed. It is an intentional introduction tool for people who want a little more clarity before they meet. You tell us who you are, what you value, and what you are truly looking for — and we help you understand fit, not just photos.

Then one ordinary day, something quietly magical happens. You are at your café. You are walking the coast. When you choose to check in, Found surfaces compatible people around the places you already go — and you hear a voice before you ever see a face.

The coast, this winter

And then one day, something magical happens.

Fig. 2 — The coast, this winter.

Section BThe StandardNo. 02

Voice

Hear them first

A voice says more than any bio could. You hear someone before you ever see their face.

Place

Check-in discovery

Use location only when you choose to check in, so Found can notice compatible people nearby.

Few

A few words, not a thousand

Limited messages by design. Real connection belongs in person, not endless text threads.

Real

Meet in real life

Found exists to get you off your phone and across the table from someone who matters.

How It Works

Real life. Real people. Real connection.

01

Check in when you want

Open Found at a café, a beach, an event. Your location is used only when you choose to share it.

02

Find clearer introductions

When the timing and the fit make sense, Found surfaces intentional introductions — not endless browsing.

03

Listen, then decide

Hear their voice before you see their face. Unlock the profile when you're ready. No pressure, no rush.

04

Connect for real

Begin with a gentle nudge from your AI coach, then meet for coffee, drinks, or an adventure.

Crossing paths

You hear a voice before you ever see a face.

Fig. 3 — Crossing paths.

Section CThe Field NotesEverything You Need
i

Voice-first profiles

Hear a voice before you see a face. It says more than any bio could.

ii

Conversation coach

Personalised, AI-powered nudges so you never run out of things to say.

iii

Pulse checks

Track how connections are going and grow with gentle, honest insight.

iv

Conversation analysis

Understand your communication style — what's working and what needs care.

v

Question cards

Thoughtful packs that skip the small talk and go deeper, faster.

vi

Real-world check-ins

No swiping, no scrolling — connect around the places already in your life.

A Tuesday, a café

No swiping. No pressure. Just real life.

Fig. 4 — A Tuesday, a café.

Section DThe Exhibits — Inside the AppNo. 04

Reproduced from the original plates — a look inside the application.

Plate IFig. 6
Your connections
I

Your Connections

The people who matter.

Plate IIFig. 7
The magic moment
II

The Magic Moment

When paths cross.

Plate IIIFig. 8
The check-in
III

The Check-In

How it's growing.

Vintage cinema camera

The Picture House

Little love stories, told in film.

Watch the films →
Vintage Found FM radio

Found FM · 2026 kHz

Tune in to the conversation.

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The EditorialOur PromiseNo. 05
Held close
Fig. 5 — Held close.The Romance Desk

From the Editors

Found isn't just another swipe feed. It's the friend who has your back — the one rooting for you to find someone real.

The Found Desk — Sydney, 2026

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Questions, Answered

The honest answers.

Is Found really free?

Yes — a 30-day free trial, no card required. Premium unlocks the AI coach and deeper tools when you're ready: $12.99/month or $79.99/year.

How does the "crossing paths" feature work?

When you choose to check in at a place, Found can surface compatible people around the spots you already go — and they only appear when it's mutual.

Is my location data private?

Always. Location is used only when you choose to check in, and it is never shared without your say-so.

Why are messages limited?

By design. A few words, not a thousand — because real connection belongs across a table, not in an endless thread.

When can I use Found?

It's live now on iPhone. Android is coming soon.

What if I'm in a small town, not Sydney?

Found is Sydney-first while we grow, then everywhere. You can still use the diary, voice tools, and prompts wherever you are.

Can I cancel anytime?

Anytime, in a tap. No guilt, no hoops.

Free 30-day trial · Sydney first, then everywhere