Palma — Intentional first dates in NYC

A couple sharing pizza on a New York brownstone stoop

Give your meet-cute a better story.

First dates made to feel easy, natural, and fun.

Real connection. Better first dates. No endless swiping.

The problem

The hardest part of dating is the first date.

Most dating apps help you find someone, then leave you to figure out the rest.

Too often, that means another coffee, drink, or dinner that feels more like an interview than a spark.

We’re testing something different: first dates with ease, energy, and something real to start from.

How it works

How it works

A thoughtful, human process.

01

Tell us how you date

Share who you're open to meeting, what matters to you, and what kinds of dates feel like you.

02

We find someone compatible

A real person reviews your preferences and looks for a match across intent, availability, and date style.

03

We create the first date

If there's a fit, we'll reach out with a plan you both might actually enjoy.

04

You’re not starting from scratch

The date gives you both something to do together and talk about.

Built by product leaders from Hinge, HER, and Meetup.

We’ve helped build products that changed how people date, gather, and connect. Now we’re applying that experience to the first date itself.