Wable, a social networking app for neurodivergent folks, impressed by the ABC TV sequence Love on the Spectrum, has raised $1.5 million to broaden within the US and UK.
The spherical was led by Paul Sharbanee from Taurus Capital.
The app is designed to attach neurodivergent folks for friendship, relationship, jobs, and assist, filling a spot left by different platforms that don’t adequately serve the wants of neurodivergent customers, who characterize as much as 1-in-5 members of the inhabitants.
Alongside its international push, the funds will see Wable improve its headcount, put money into advertising and marketing, and roll out numerous new product options.
Founder Holly Fowler launched Wable in 2024, after watching Michael Theo’s relationship ambitions unfold on the 2019 sequence Love on the Spectrum. He’s now a Wable ambassador, and is pursuing his appearing ambitions within the ABC comedy-drama sequence Austin, additionally starring Ben Miller and Sally Phillips, and now in its second sequence.
Since launching in 2024, 1000’s of customers in Australia and New Zealand have joined the app, which launched within the US and UK final month.
The Wable app
The app gives customisable color schemes for sensory preferences, an interactive Chat Wheel for dialog starters, and security measures together with 18+ age restriction, AI selfie verification, no direct photograph/video messaging, no hyperlink sharing, and two-factor authentication.
The app’s Toolbox, options counsellor-led video sources on relationship and social abilities, and entry to group sources like a neuro-inclusive jobs board and a listing of protected, sensory-friendly venues.
Fowler mentioned the app is designed to make on-line relationship-building simpler and safer for neurodivergent folks.
“The neurodivergent group experiences larger charges of loneliness and unemployment, and has been neglected by conventional social and relationship apps for a lot too lengthy,” she mentioned.
“This funding means we will scale quicker, convey Wable to extra folks globally, and proceed constructing a platform that understands and celebrates the best way our group connects.”
Fowler has additionally signed on Aesha Scott from Under Deck, I’m a Superstar…Get Me Out of Right here!, and The Superb Race, as a celeb ambassador.
Taurus Capital’s Paul Sharbanee mentioned Wable is tackling a big hole out there.
“We imagine Wable has the imaginative and prescient, workforce, and timing to turn into a world chief on this house,” he mentioned.
The app is free on iOS and Android, with a premium subscription additionally provided.
