OUR STORYModern dating is broken.
Apps promised convenience, but delivered noise, surface-level chats, and dating fatigue.
Shortlist is the antidote. Instead of algorithms and overload, we curate a list of high-potential singles – introduced with precision and purpose.
We’ve honed the craft of understanding people — how they think, connect, and navigate complexity. That same clarity shapes Shortlist: curated, confident, and intentional.
Shortlist isn’t another app. It’s a dating alternative for smart, self-aware people who know what they want and don’t have time for the chaos.
OUR APPROACHHow we’re different
In a world obsessed with more options, we bring the focus back to what matters – quality, not quantity.
We’ve created a space where genuine connection and healthy relationships can take shape – grounded in respect, curiosity, and real intent.
A human filter,
not an algorithm
Chemistry can’t be coded. Apps use data; we use intuition, insight, and lived experience. We match on lifestyle, values, energy, and alignment.
Private,
no public profiles
No likes, no DMs, no awkward encounters. We keep things 100% offline until you’re meeting the right person.
Curation
& selectivity
Introductions are chosen thoughtfully and refined through real post-date feedback – so your matches get sharper over time.
Serious
singles only
We meet everyone personally. Everyone is vetted and commitment-ready. No ghosting. No maybes. Just people who genuinely want a relationship.
ABOUT OUR FOUNDERSophia knows the dating trenches —
The endless swiping, the mediocre dates, the small talk, and the disappointment. After six single years in her 30s, she flipped the script and dated differently.
Within months, she was meeting a new calibre of people. Within a year, she met her person. Now, she brings that same intentional approach to Shortlist, helping other singles cut through the noise and find something real.
Sometimes all it takes is self-awareness, open communication, and a little courage.
“Such a different way to date – like a clean slate. Met an amazing girl and had a great time. While our date didn’t progress, the experience opened my eyes to dating in the swipe era. Loved the build-up and excitement of a blind date.”
– NICK
“Having only used dating apps, I wasn’t sure what to expect – but from the moment I signed up, the process felt easy, genuine, and personal. My first date was a great match, and I could tell Sophia truly listened to what I was looking for. Shortlist is a completely different experience – refreshing and thoughtful.”
– KATY