GetPeople, a United States-based startup founded by Rio Cherry, is on a mission to reinvent online social interaction by helping people forge genuine connections, not just accumulate likes. The company has announced that it is joining FasterCapital’s LaunchUp program to accelerate its growth and reach. GetPeople is currently raising $150K to expand its platform and deepen its matching technology, which uses the Big Five personality model to connect like-minded individuals.

Hesham Zreik, CEO of FasterCapital, commented, “We believe GetPeople addresses a pressing need in today’s digital world—helping people find real connections and communities. We are excited to support Rio and the team in bringing this vision to life.”

He added, “At FasterCapital, we look for startups that don’t just follow trends but tackle real problems. GetPeople stands out with its unique approach to meaningful social networking.”

Rio Cherry, Founder and CEO of GetPeople, said, “Joining FasterCapital’s LaunchUp program is a big step forward for us. We’re thrilled to work with a team that believes in authentic connections as much as we do and can help us scale this vision to reach people who crave deeper social interactions.”