Company Research Report: Muzz

Company Overview

• Name: Muzz

• Mission of the Company: To help single Muslims find their perfect partner while respecting their religious beliefs.

• Founded: In 2015 by Shahzad Younas.

• Key People: Shahzad Younas (Founder and CEO).

• Headquarters: No information is available.

• Number of Employees: The team has grown to 17 people.

• Revenue: Annual turnover is more than £4.5m.

• Known For: Muzz is known as the leading Muslim dating and marriage app, aiming to help over 12 million single Muslims find love while respecting Islamic culture and traditions.

Products

• App Name: Muzz

• High-Level Description: Muzz is a matchmaking app specifically designed for Muslims, catering to those looking for serious relationships leading to marriage.

• Key Features:

• Free services to see profiles, match, chat, and arrange marriages.

• Free video calling with privacy controls.

• Voice and video profiles for personality expression.

• Comprehensive privacy settings including anonymous usage options.

• Inclusion of communal features such as Muzz Social for likeminded local connections.

• Community safety through features like Selfie Verification and ID checks.

• Muzz Gold offers advanced features for faster, more tailored matchmaking.

Recent Developments

• Recent Achievements:

• Muzz has facilitated over 500,000 success stories among Muslim couples around the world.

• The app witnesses approximately 100 users leaving daily due to finding matches, many leading to marriage.

• New Products Launched: No specific new product launches were mentioned.

• New Features Added: Introduced features such as Chaperone Mode, profile privacy controls, and selfie verification to enhance safety and community standards.

• Partnerships:

• Received $7 million funding from Luxor Capital and Y Combinator to expand presence in Muslim-majority markets.

• Originally pitched in 2017 to Y Combinator, securing $1.75m in seed funding.

Additional Information

• Muzz has a presence in 210 countries and aims specifically at Muslim-majority countries to expand their outreach and acceptability.

• Recently undertook a rebranding and app redesign to enhance user experience and address modern dating trends tailored for a Muslim audience.

• Active in social commentary and partnerships aimed at educating and transforming Muslim matrimonial processes.