Lovely

Lovely Inc. makes a connected device paired with a mobile app designed specifically for couples looking to enhance their sex life. The product combines hardware with software to help partners diversify and enrich their intimate experiences, with the company’s stated mission being to improve both the health and sexual satisfaction of couples worldwide through technology. Founded in early 2017 by CEO Jakub Konik, Lovely managed to achieve global reach remarkably quickly—by January 2017, it had already sold its product to customers in nearly 50 countries, with the US accounting for 65% of sales. The startup beat Polish equity crowdfunding records by securing 450,000 in funding, pretty impressive for a team that was just two full-time employees at the time. The company’s roadmap includes expanding its app features with input from sexologists and developing a medical version that doctors could use with patients, positioning itself at the intersection of digisexuality and therapeutic applications.