Making a story and creating chemistry. At ByChance we missed the moments where people connected offline, so we created chances. Chances are semi to fully curated experiences that provide an opportunity to meet compatible people in natural environments.
Ditch the endless swiping and discover genuine connections through curated encounters in your everyday life.
An experience driven application that prioritizes real connection in organic settings. Create genuine interactions in familiar places curated for you.
Let's get acquainted. The first thing is a conversation with our harmonizing agent we call "Lucky". Lucky will build a profile with you through organic conversation. That information then flows through the architecture of ByChance to create curated matches and events.
A chance is an authentic event to naturally meet compatible people. It will come in the form of invitation to a coffee shop, bar, museum or any third space your profile matches. It is when time, place and person converge.
This is not a blind date, you belong to a blind cluster. A cluster is a group of compatible matches that have decided to take the same chance.
There are no public profiles in ByChance, clusters can communicate through hints if they choose or stay anonymous and vibe it out. Keep your eyes and minds open and when ready, make your move to create a life-long memory.
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Connecting People, Creating Moments
At ByChance, we envision a world where dating transcends swipes and superficial interactions. Our mission is to foster genuine relationships by encouraging spontaneous, real-life encounters.
Traditional online dating often feels impersonal and superficial, leaving many yearning for deeper connections. Our mission is to bridge that gap by fostering genuine in-person interactions that spark real chemistry.
Meet the passionate minds behind ByChance's vision.
Motivated by a sincere desire to unite individuals from diverse backgrounds through a variety of enriching and imaginative creative experiences that inspire collaboration and foster connections by making sense of the enigma that is serendipitous encounters.
Ian keeps ByChance running smoothly — overseeing operations, shaping the product experience, and making sure every Chance the app curates turns into something memorable in the real world. With a focus on connection, he bridges people, places, and experiences.
Be an early adopter and the first to access our app.
Receive regular invitations to a Chance and meet someone new face-to-face.
Meeting someone new should feel exciting, not risky. ByChance is designed around your comfort and control.
Chances happen in everyday third spaces — coffee shops, bars, museums — never private locations.
There's nothing to browse, screenshot, or judge. You meet as people, not photos.
You belong to a blind cluster and decide if and when to reveal yourself — or send an anonymous hint.
Show up, send a hint, or simply pass — every step is your choice, and you choose what you share.
Answers to the most common questions about ByChance, Chances, and getting early access.
We're in early access. Join the waitlist and we'll send yours as spots open — San Francisco signups get in first. Not in SF? Sign up anyway and tell us your city: we expand where the list grows longest.
There's no swiping and no public profile to browse. You have one real conversation with Lucky, our matchmaking companion, and from then on you get invited to Chances — curated moments at real places, alongside a small group of compatible people. You choose whether to enjoy the experience solo, with friends or engage in the chance and meet someone new.
Chances happen in public, everyday third spaces — coffee shops, bars, museums. There are no public profiles to browse or screenshot, clusters stay anonymous by default, and you decide if and when to reveal yourself or send a hint. You're always in control of what you share and whether you show up.
Lucky is the harmonizing agent behind ByChance. Instead of a long personality quiz, you just talk — Lucky gets to know you through organic conversation, and what it learns shapes your matches and the Chances you're invited to.
The app is free to download, and every week you get a free Chance to accept. ByChance Premium unlocks more — unlimited Chances, hint reveals, and the Gallery. Some Chances happen at venues where you'll buy your own coffee or drink.