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Overview
Raya is a private, membership-based app for people in creative industries to date, network, and make friends. It runs on iOS with a subscription model (standard and premium) and may host member events, with revenue from monthly fees. Applications are vetted by an anonymous global committee and require a current member referral, with very selective acceptance; profiles are linked to Instagram and shown as a photo montage set to a chosen song. The app offers a nearby-members map and a searchable directory for professional connections while enforcing privacy, such as banning screenshots, to create a discreet, high-profile community.
About Raya
Industries
Consumer Software
Entertainment
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
Founded
2015
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The August 2026 App Store shows $24.99 membership and $49.99 Raya+ monetization.
- March 2026 Eileen Gu profile virality reinforces Raya’s cultural cachet and organic demand.
- 2026 App Store ratings and persistent waitlist interest sustain word-of-mouth acquisition without paid marketing.
What critics are saying
- Tinder Select and The League copy exclusivity, shrinking Raya’s pricing power by 2027.
- August 2026 App Store exposes purchases, weakening secrecy and reducing premium mystique.
- If celebrity demand cools, Raya becomes an ordinary niche dating app with limited scale.
What makes Raya unique
- Raya’s August 2026 App Store listing stays iPhone-only and subscription-gated.
- Its anonymous committee and referral system preserve celebrity-grade scarcity since 2015.
- Privacy rules, including screenshot bans, support discreet dating and networking for public figures.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Parental Leave
Stock Options
401(k) Retirement Plan
Gym Membership
Wellness Program
Phone/Internet Stipend
Company Equity
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6 month growth
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About Raya
Industries
Consumer Software
Entertainment
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
Founded
2015
Raya is Hiring for 2 Jobs on Simplify!
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