# Wable

> Wable is a social app built for neurodivergent people to find dates, friends, and jobs in a space designed around how they actually communicate. Founded by Holly Fowler in Melbourne and launched in February 2024, it layers sensory-friendly design, conversation tools, and human verification over the familiar swipe. After a A$1.5 million round in 2025, Wable now runs in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and the US.

- **Founded:** 2023
- **Headquarters:** Melbourne, Australia
- **Founders:** Holly Fowler (Founder & CEO)
- **Team size:** About 6 employees, with neurodivergent people employed across the company
- **Products:** Wable App, Chat Wheel, Sensory Settings, Toolbox, Neuro-inclusive Jobs Board
- **Notable:** Founder Holly Fowler named to Forbes 30 Under 30 (2025), Described as the world's first social app connecting neurodivergent people, Raised A$1.5 million to fund international expansion

## Products & services

- **Wable App** — A social networking and dating app for neurodivergent people, available free on iOS and Android, with a premium subscription tier.
- **Chat Wheel** — A conversation tool offering starter prompts, suggested questions and communication guides so users can initiate and pace conversations comfortably.
- **Sensory Settings** — Customisable color schemes and interface options that let users tune the app to their sensory preferences.
- **Toolbox** — A library of counselor-led video resources on dating, communication and social skills.
- **Neuro-inclusive Jobs Board** — An in-app board connecting neurodivergent users with accessible employment and inclusive employers.
- **Sensory-friendly Venue Directory** — A directory of sensory-friendly venues to help users plan comfortable in-person meetings.
- **Safety & Verification** — AI selfie verification and two-factor authentication to keep the community authentic and safe.

## Achievements

- Founder Holly Fowler named to Forbes 30 Under 30 (2025)
- Described as the world's first social app connecting neurodivergent people
- Raised A$1.5 million to fund international expansion
- Expanded from Australia and New Zealand into the UK and US within roughly 18 months of launch
- Enlisted 'Love on the Spectrum' star Michael Theo as ambassador and co-developer of ideas

## Latest updates

- **2025-09** — Announced a A$1.5 million funding round led by Paul Sharbanee of Taurus Capital to support global expansion and new features.
- **2025-07** — Officially launched in the United States and United Kingdom, adding to its Australia and New Zealand base.
- **2025-01** — Holly Fowler recognised on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.

## Links

- Website: https://hellowable.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wableapp
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wableapp/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wableapp

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Last updated: 2026-08-21