# CoffeeSpace

> CoffeeSpace is a mobile-first, AI-powered matchmaking platform that helps founders, talent, and startups find each other - swiping their way to a cofounder, a first hire, or a team to join. Often described as 'Hinge for cofounders,' it uses granular filters and dual-sided compatibility matching to pair ambitious builders by skills, working style, time commitment, and equity preferences. Founded in 2024 and based in San Francisco, the app has grown to 30,000+ users across 100+ countries.

- **Founded:** 2024
- **Headquarters:** San Francisco, California, United States
- **Founders:** Hazim Mohamad (Co-Founder & CEO), Carin Gan (Co-Founder & CTO), Fauzan Reza Maulana (Co-Founder & CPO)
- **Team size:** ~22 employees
- **Products:** CoffeeSpace App (iOS & Android), Intelligent Discovery, Granular Filters, Three Pathways, Transparent Feedback
- **Notable:** Grew from launch (March 2024) to 30,000+ users across 100+ countries, Selected for Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024, Raised $1M in pre-seed/seed funding

## Products & services

- **CoffeeSpace App (iOS & Android)** — A mobile, Hinge-inspired matchmaking app that pairs users seeking cofounders, first hires, or startups to join, using a dual-sided compatibility algorithm.
- **Intelligent Discovery** — AI-powered matching that evaluates skills, experience, ambition, and working style instead of cold applications.
- **Granular Filters** — Filter potential matches by expertise, location, industry, time commitment, equity preferences, and founder background.
- **Three Pathways** — Separate tailored experiences for founders seeking cofounders, talent joining startups, and startups hiring.
- **Transparent Feedback** — Timely updates and honest context on hiring and matching progress, surfacing real projects beyond a resume.

## Achievements

- Grew from launch (March 2024) to 30,000+ users across 100+ countries
- Selected for Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024
- Raised $1M in pre-seed/seed funding
- Validated demand with 15 paying customers before building an MVP
- Reached 1,000 users in its first launch month
- 4.8 app rating; 55% interview rate; 72-hour average to first match
- Produced documented success stories, including AI travel startup Akoya born from a CoffeeSpace match

## Latest updates

- **2024-03** — CoffeeSpace launches on iOS and Android after a closed beta.
- **2024-11** — Featured by TechCrunch; reports 7,000+ users and 270,000+ swipes.
- **2025-07** — Closes $1M pre-seed/seed round including a $500K upsize.
- **2025** — Expands to 30,000+ users across 100+ countries with 2.5M+ swipes; repositions around founders, talent, and startups.

## Links

- Website: https://www.coffeespace.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coffeespace-inc
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/coffeespaceapp
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffeespaceapp/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coffeespaceapp/

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Last updated: 2026-06-29