Also known as: Together, Bloom (formerly Together), Bloom Community (formerly Together)
The social app for edge-of-culture communities
Company is active
Event Year: 2020
Company is active
Event Year: 2020
Plura, previously known as Bloom Community, is an Oakland, CA-based startup supported by Y Combinator. Their mission centers on leveraging software to foster genuine human connection. Plura operates as a social and dating community, facilitating the organic formation of friendships and romantic partnerships through shared events and experiences. By partnering with local event organizers, Plura enables users to connect and communicate with fellow attendees both before and after events. Emphasizing a strong culture of consent and a referral-based community structure, Plura aims to provide a secure environment for individuals to meet new friends and potential partners. The company is spearheaded by Luna Ray, who brings extensive experience from Facebook, where she spent five years. Notably, Luna led viral user growth initiatives for Instagram, contributing to its expansion from 700 million to over a billion users within a two-year period.
Plura, previously known as Bloom Community, is an Oakland, CA-based startup supported by Y Combinator. Their mission centers on leveraging software to foster genuine human connection. Plura operates as a social and dating community, facilitating the organic formation of friendships and romantic partnerships through shared events and experiences. By partnering with local event organizers, Plura enables users to connect and communicate with fellow attendees both before and after events. Emphasizing a strong culture of consent and a referral-based community structure, Plura aims to provide a secure environment for individuals to meet new friends and potential partners. The company is spearheaded by Luna Ray, who brings extensive experience from Facebook, where she spent five years. Notably, Luna led viral user growth initiatives for Instagram, contributing to its expansion from 700 million to over a billion users within a two-year period.
Total Raised: Unknown (Y Combinator backed)
Last Round: Winter 2020
Total Raised: Unknown (Y Combinator backed)
Last Round: Winter 2020
Consumer
Consumer
Consumer -> Social
Consumer -> Social
Team size: 5
Hiring: Yes
Team size: 5
Hiring: Yes
