# Hinge founder raises $18M for new AI dating service Overtone

Justin McLeod, the founder of Hinge, has secured $18 million in funding to launch Overtone, a new AI-powered dating service. The investment aims to leverage artificial intelligence to improve matchmaking and user experience. This marks a significant investment in AI-driven dating from a well-known industry figure.

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- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/14/the-founder-of-hinge-raised-18m-to-build-a-new-ai-dating-service-overtone/) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:39:39 +0000