Bengaluru woman shares first text she got on a dating app: '...in the middle of fundraising'

An X user from Bengaluru recently stirred a conversation when she shared a peculiar encounter on a dating platform that she says only happens in the Silicon Valley of India. What began as a typical exchange took an unexpected turn when she received a message that diverged from the usual pleasantries.

"The first message you get on a dating app in Bengaluru," Priscilla shared, alongside a screenshot that quickly caught the attention of many online. The message, a simple "Morning. What you up to?" followed by a mention of the sender's involvement in fundraising activities, sparked a flurry of reactions.

“Last few weeks have been super hectic for me as we are in the middle of fundraising,” read the second message from the woman’s message even without any replies from Priscilla.
As the post gained traction on social media, netizens chimed in with their interpretations. Some speculated that the sender might have been seeking an avenue to vent their frustrations. "Nobody's in the middle of fundraising right now, the VCs r dry," remarked one user.

A second user humorously noted, "Well, he tried to start things up like a startup" while a third joked that the man was trying to find funding on a dating app. The post's engagement soared, accumulating over 71,000 views and hundreds of likes, prompting the “Peak Bengaluru” handle to also react.

This incident comes days after another woman who got a prescription for neck and shoulder pain from an orthopaedic doctor she matched with on Bumble.