Project Overview
Project Title: Catch of a Lifetime
Client/Organization: Stoanhedge Investment Fund (Portfolio Startup)
Website:www.catchofalifetime.com
Timeline: March 2025 – Ongoing
Tools Used: Figma, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Tailwind CSS
Objective: To launch a global social and dating platform tailored for outdoor enthusiasts, delivering meaningful connections through personality-driven matching, community events, and a scalable, monetizable app ecosystem.
Description:
Catch of a Lifetime is a mobile and web application revolutionizing social and romantic networking for outdoor enthusiasts worldwide. Designed with a LinkedIn-inspired interface in earthy browns and greens, the app combines Myers-Briggs personality matching, location-based filtering, and outdoor interest alignment to foster authentic connections. Key features include user profiles with custom emojis, group creation for activities like hiking or kayaking, a dynamic dating interface with engaging animations, and a translate feature for global accessibility. Backed by Stoanhedge’s Opportunity Zone Investment Fund, this startup merges social impact with high-growth potential, targeting a niche yet expansive market of adventure-seekers.
Key Features:
- Personality-Driven Matching: Matches users based on Myers-Briggs personality types, proximity, and shared outdoor passions (e.g., climbing, fishing).
- Community & Events: Facilitates group creation and event planning for outdoor activities, enhancing user engagement.
- Global Reach: Built-in translation supports multilingual communication, enabling cross-border connections.
- Engaging UX: Features a Tinder-like swipe interface with unique animations (e.g., campfire spark effects) and a clean, intuitive design.
- Scalable Backend: Powered by Supabase for real-time database management and Lovable for rapid prototyping, ensuring scalability.
- Monetization: Includes targeted ads, premium subscriptions ($9.99/month), and in-app purchases (e.g., event boosts).
Impact & Vision:
Launched in beta in March 2025, Catch of a Lifetime has garnered 12K sign-ups and an 82% retention rate in early testing, demonstrating strong market fit. The app aligns with Stoanhedge’s mission to invest in innovative, community-driven ventures within Opportunity Zones, offering both social value and financial returns. Future roadmap includes AR-guided outdoor adventures, live event streaming, and partnerships with outdoor brands like Patagonia. The app targets 1.5M active users by Q4 2027, with projected annual revenue of $18M.
Visuals:
- Screenshots: App homepage, user profile, matching animation, and event creation page, showcasing the earthy brown-green palette.
- Branding: Logo featuring a mountain-heart icon, symbolizing adventure and connection, in line with Stoanhedge’s blue-green-beige-gold aesthetic.
- Metrics Snapshot: Early data shows 65% of users engage daily, with 40% participating in group events.
Investor Opportunity:
Catch of a Lifetime taps into the $4.6B online dating and social networking market, carving out a unique niche for outdoor enthusiasts. Supported by Stoanhedge’s strategic funding, the app is poised for rapid growth, with a lean development cycle and high scalability. Investors can expect strong ROI through subscription revenue, ad partnerships, and potential acquisition by major players like Match Group.
Call to Action:
Interested in fueling the next big social platform? Contact Stoanhedge to explore investment opportunities in Catch of a Lifetime.
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