Hinge founder raised $18 million to build new AI dating service, Overtone | TechCrunch0

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• July 15, 2026

Hinge founder Justin McLeod announced an $18 million fundraising for his new dating company, Overtone. McLeod stepped down from his CEO role at Hinge last year, and Hinge owner Match Group, which also owns apps like Tinder and OkCupid, is helping fund his new venture, along with FirstMark Capital and Pace Capital. While details about