What is Hire Friend?
Feeling lonely? Need someone to talk to, hang out with, or join you for an event? Hire Friend is a safe and simple way to find real human companionship — whenever you need it.
Problem
Users experiencing loneliness struggle to find real human companionship quickly and safely, relying on traditional social networks or in-person meetups which can be time-consuming, unpredictable, and lack structured safety measures.
Solution
A mobile app (Hire Friend) enabling users to find real human companionship on-demand. Users can request companionship for events, conversations, or activities, with vetted companions available for hire.
Customers
Young adults, individuals relocating to new cities, and people with transient lifestyles seeking immediate social connections; urban professionals with limited time for traditional friendship-building.
Unique Features
Focus on real human interactions (no AI/bots), safety verification of companions, structured hourly booking system, and purpose-driven companionship for events or casual hangouts.
User Comments
Helps combat urban loneliness effectively
Easy to use for spontaneous plans
Safe and trustworthy platform
Useful for newcomers in cities
Affordable compared to therapy alternatives
Traction
Launched 2 days ago on ProductHunt (as of analysis), 34 upvotes, 4.6/5 rating from 9 reviews. Founder @mattpocock has 1,700+ followers on X (Twitter).
Market Size
The global $3.65 billion friend-finding app market (2023) is growing at 7.2% CAGR, driven by increasing urban loneliness affecting 32% of adults worldwide (WHO data).
