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Directory · 2026 Edition
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Bonkers is a dating app that built its reputation around safety features like real-time location sharing and a built-in SOS button. As we covered in our article on Bonkers' safety-first
Boost VC invests in frontier tech startups at the pre-seed stage, with a portfolio that includes companies pushing boundaries in VR, AR, and AI—technologies that are directly reshaping adult entertainment
BraindanceVR is a London-based VR tech company working on brain-computer interface (BCI) technology for immersive adult entertainment. The company is developing what it calls "4D VR" experiences that combine visual
BranditScan protects adult content creators from having their intimate content stolen and spread across the internet without permission. The platform uses AI-powered scans to hunt down pirated videos, photos, and
Bravo Models Media is a Prague-based production company that shoots adult and erotic content across multiple formats, including standard 2D, 3D, and immersive VR experiences. The company specializes in VR180
The Brussels Porn Film Festival (BxlPFF) is an annual Belgian event built around screening alternative, feminist, and queer porn under the banner "Beyond the Male Gaze." It curates work from
Bswish makes pleasure products that don't cost a fortune—which is kind of their whole thing. Since launching in 2007, the brand has focused on creating vibrators, stimulators, and other sex
Bumble flipped the dating app script when it launched in 2014 by putting women in control—only women can make the first move in heterosexual matches. Founded by Whitney Wolfe Herd
Bump'n set out to create the first line of accessible sex toys designed specifically for and by people with disabilities. The company's flagship product, the Bump'n Joystick, was a gender-neutral
Buttplug.io is an open-source software project that does the behind-the-scenes heavy lifting for a huge chunk of the sextech world. It's basically a universal remote control protocol for sex toys—instead
BYND Cannasoft (now Femto Technologies) makes intimate wellness devices that use Smart Release Technology to deliver CBD and other oils to female reproductive tissues. The company's flagship product is EZ-G,
CalExotics has been churning out pleasure products since 1994, starting from founder Susan Colvin's vision to create accessible, innovative sex toys for everyone. The California-based manufacturer produces one of the
CAM4 is a live streaming platform where performers broadcast to audiences worldwide, and viewers can interact in real-time through chat and tips. It's one of the established names in adult
Camsoda is a live streaming platform known for its focus on adult entertainment, allowing users to connect with performers in real-time. Launched in 2014, the company has carved a niche
Candy AI is an AI companion platform where you build a virtual partner from scratch, then chat with it across text, voice calls, and NSFW images, video, and roleplay. Launched
CarpeDM is a member-only dating app built specifically for professional Black women. Instead of the usual swipe-left-swipe-right setup, it combines personal matchmaking with a video-first platform where members can actually
Chalovelo designs vibrators and adult toys with a focus on user-centered engineering and quality materials. The brand launched its debut collection this month after years of development by a team
Chapter 2 is a dating app built specifically for widows and widowers, people who've lost a partner and aren't exactly thrilled about jumping back into mainstream swiping culture. Founded in
Chaturbate is an adult webcam platform that enables performers to broadcast live to an audience, interact with viewers, and earn tips. Launched in 2011, it has become a significant player
Checkr is a background screening outfit that runs the usual employer checks: criminal records, employment history, driving records, drug tests. Founded in 2014 by two engineers fed up with how
Closure is an AI-powered chatbot service that lets you have text conversations with digital versions of people who've ghosted you. The concept ties directly into modern dating culture—especially the kinds
Cloud Climax is a UK-based luxury retailer specializing in sex dolls, sexbots, and adult toys, with over a decade of experience in the high-end TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) doll market. Operating
CoinPayments is a cryptocurrency payment gateway that processes Bitcoin, Ethereum, and over 2,000 other digital currencies for online merchants. It's become particularly useful for sextech and adult wellness brands that
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ComeCloser is a sexual wellness brand that produces intimate toys designed for couples and solo play, including remote-controlled vibrators, strap-on devices, and realistic dildos. Its product line features items like
CougarD is a niche dating app specifically designed to connect older women with younger men (and vice versa), catering to the 'cougar dating' market. The platform positions itself as a
Creative Coding Utrecht runs maker workshops and educational programs that have crossed into the sextech space through its involvement in virtual hackathons. The organization co-hosted the Rainbows End virtual sextech
Cum Inu operates a cryptocurrency-based adult content platform where users pay for everything—live cams, photo sets, videos, and even NFTs—with its proprietary CUMINU token. It's positioned in the same space
Cute Little Fuckers makes gender-inclusive vibrators shaped like adorable monsters—think starfish, mushrooms, and colorful creatures that look more like collectible toys than traditional sex products. Founded in 2019 by Step
CzechVR Network runs a collection of VR porn sites under one subscription umbrella, giving members access to multiple virtual reality adult content libraries. As we covered in our CzechVR review,
Dame Products designs sex toys specifically engineered to address what it calls the 'pleasure gap' – the disparity in sexual satisfaction between men and women. The Brooklyn-based company, founded in
Datingverse takes virtual reality and applies it to something most people could actually use help with: first dates. Founded by dating coach Grace Lee, the platform lets you practice your
Gary and Kirsty run Deviant Designs, a UK-based hobbyist operation that merges BDSM equipment with maker movement tech—think Arduino boards, 3D printing, and voice assistants turned into kinky controllers. Their
Dipsea focuses on creating audio erotica designed to enhance the sexual wellness and mental health of its listeners. The company provides a subscription-based platform offering diverse, inclusive, and immersive short
Discord is a voice, video, and text chat platform that launched in 2015 as a gaming communication tool. It's since sprawled well beyond gaming into education, business, and every flavor