The Good Tech Companies - Social Discovery Group launches SDG Lab - $20M venture fund to invest in social discovery startups

Episode Date: March 6, 2025

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/social-discovery-group-launches-sdg-lab-$20m-venture-fund-to-invest-in-social-discovery-startups. Innovators wanted! SDG Lab invests in cutting-edge AI & VR social platforms. Turn your idea into reality with $20M+ in funding. 🌍 Check more stories related to startups at: https://hackernoon.com/c/startups. You can also check exclusive content about #venture-studio, #virtual-intimacy, #investments, #sdg-lab, #social-discovery-group, #sdg-lab-venture-fund, #social-discovery-startups, #good-company, and more. This story was written by: @socialdiscoverygroup. Learn more about this writer by checking @socialdiscoverygroup's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. SDG Lab is a corporate venture studio powered by Social Discovery Group. The venture studio provides founders with critical resources, including legal assistance, back-office support, tech infrastructure, and marketing expertise. SDG Lab will back early-stage startups in AI-powered communication, VR/AR advancements, and social discovery platforms.

This audio is presented by Hacker Noon, where anyone can learn anything about any technology. Social Discovery Group launches SDG Lab minus $20 M Venture Fund to invest in social discovery startups. By Social Discovery Group. SDG Lab, the corporate venture studio powered by Social Discovery Group, today announces its official launch, with a mission to transform virtual intimacy into the new normal. Led by Alex Kudos, former CMO of Social Discovery Group, SDG Lab is more than just an investor. It is a hands-on partner for entrepreneurs building innovative social discovery and connection technologies. SDG Lab is poised to back early-stage startups in eye-powered communication, VR, AR advancements, and social discovery

platforms with an annual investment fund of $20 million. The venture studio provides founders with critical resources, including legal assistance, back office support, tech infrastructure, and marketing expertise, allowing them to focus on innovation and scale. Greater than, social interaction is evolving, and digital intimacy is the next frontier. Greater than said Alex Kudos, CEO of SDG Lab. At SDG Lab, we're not just funding greater than ideas, we're co-creating the future of human connection. By investing in and greater than partnering with bold entrepreneurs, we are building technologies that make greater than meaningful relationships possible, no matter where people are in the world. With over 20 years of market leadership, Social Discovery Group brings operational expertise and a network of 500 M-plus users spanning 150 countries and 60-plus online communication platforms, including Dating.com and DateMyAge. date my age. Companies in SDG Lab's portfolio benefit from access to 1,200 plus experts

across DG's ecosystem, leveraging deep industry knowledge and user engagement, AI and digital communication. SDG Lab aims to simplify the startup journey with a straightforward fundraising process. Entrepreneurs can secure seed funding for MVP development and additional capital for scaling, ensuring their vision becomes a profitable reality. In fact, the fund has already backed a diverse range of innovative companies that redefine how people connect online, including Flir, a next-generation dating app emphasizing safety, respect, and personal expression. Astro Love, an online dating platform that matches users based on horoscope compatibility.

Kaseki, Japan's first digital romance communication platform connecting singles across borders. Terra, an AI-powered Martek tool that optimizes user engagement through smart automation. The One, an AI-driven communication assistant enhancing digital conversations. VR Chat and Date. A VR-powered platform that transforms video chats into immersive, lifelike experiences. Virtual relationships and AI-driven connections are no longer science fiction. They are a fundamental part of our digital lives, added kudos. SDG Labis building the next generation of products that will shape how people connect, engage, and build relationships online.

Info Get involved Entrepreneurs interested in partnering with SDG Lab can learn more at https://socialdiscoverygroup.com slash sdg-lab-venture-studio or reach out directly for investment opportunities at lab at sdgroup.ai. About SDG Lab SDG Lab is a corporate venture studio powered by Social Discovery Group, the global leader in social discovery and digital connection platforms. With a $20 million annual investment fund, SDG Lab invests in early-stage startups developing AI-driven social products, virtual intimacy tools, and cutting-edge engagement technologies. The studio provides hands-on support, including legal assistance, marketing, and tech maintenance,

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