Intro

Intro

Marketplace booking platform for expert advice

Overview

Intro.co operates as a marketplace that lets people book one-on-one, live-video sessions with highly sought-after experts in categories like Fashion & Beauty, Home, Wellness, Career, and Astrology. Users browse experts, select a category and professional, and schedule a session, with the platform handling bookings and charging a booking fee via the Intro app. Unlike some competitors, it emphasizes direct, personal guidance from famous professionals through a simple live-video format, linking demand with supply to widen access to expert advice. The goal is to democratize access to expert knowledge and empower people globally through convenient live-video sessions.

Significant Headcount Growth

About Intro

Simplify's Rating
Why Intro is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Consulting

Consumer Software

Education

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$10M

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Founded

2020

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Global web-based video calls require no app download for instant access.
  • Backed by Andreessen Horowitz and Seven Seven Six for rapid scaling.
  • 30% commission on bookings fuels revenue from premium expert sessions.

What critics are saying

  • Clarity.fm steals tech experts with $200–500/month unlimited calls in 6–12 months.
  • Superpeer fragments fashion experts via $50–100 group cohorts in 3–6 months.
  • AI platforms replace astrologers and stylists, causing 40% churn in 12–24 months.

What makes Intro unique

  • Intro connects users to celebrities like Rachel Zoe for 15-minute video advice.
  • Experts set own prices and availability, taking 15-minute to 3-hour sessions.
  • Marketplace spans fashion, wellness, career, and astrology categories exclusively.

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Funding

Total Funding

$10M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

Notable Investors:
Seed funding is usually the first official round after pre-seed, when a startup has a prototype or concept. It’s typically used to develop the product, test the market, and start building the team. Investors here are often angel investors or early-stage venture capitalists.
Seed Funding Comparison
Above Average

Industry standards

$3.3M
$2M
Netflix
$2.3M
Instacart
$3M
Robinhood
$10M
Intro

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible locations

Equity

Flexible time off

Best in class healthcare

Stipend for home setup

Company offsites

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

7%

2 year growth

9%
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