Exclusive: Kutumb, supported by Tiger Global, joins the homosexual dating scene with Polo

With the release of Polo, a specialized gay dating app that is now accessible on the Google Play Store, Bengaluru-based community platform Kutumb has entered the online dating market. Polo has features including smart matchmaking, audio and video calling, instant messaging, and selfie-based profile verification, according to its Play Store listing. Users can also employ interest-based filters, such as age and geography, and make private photo albums.

The launch has not been formally announced by the company. Polo's release coincides with Kutumb's ongoing efforts to expand its consumer internet offerings outside its primary community-focused social networking platform. In addition to Polo, Kutumb runs a number of consumer apps in the astrological, lifestyle, social, and utility sectors. Tarot99, Astro99, Digi God, Piku AI, Zuno, Zumo, and Digital Baby are a few of these. In a Series A investment round led by Tiger Global and including Quiet Capital, Rocketship VC, Nirman Investments, AngelList Syndicate, and angel investors, Kutumb raised $26 million in June 2021.Kutumb's operating revenue climbed 173% year over year to Rs 128.6 crore in FY25 from Rs 47.2 crore in FY24. In the fiscal year, the company claimed a net profit of Rs 12 crore, but in FY24, it reported a loss of Rs 3 crore. Polo is reportedly making about Rs 5 crore a month, according to sources. Kutumb did not immediately respond to inquiries. Polo joins the LGBTQ+ dating scene in India, where sites like RainbowLuv, u2nite, ROMEO, Grindr, and HiMoon are already popular. Despite being smaller than popular dating applications, the market is expanding gradually, mostly in cities. Because worries about harassment, phony accounts, and data security can have a direct impact on user trust and retention, user safety, privacy, profile verification, and moderation are crucial.