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ODDA Associates & Partners

ODDA Associates are businesses that are closely involved with the dating and social discovery sector, offering products and services that support the industry. Associates share a commitment to standards and user trust.

ODDA Partners are organisations such as charities, non-profits, NGOs and media organisations we collaborate with in a way that benefits both parties and helps us achieve shared goals.

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Associates

BrightCheck BrightCheck champions safer online dating. It empowers users with essential insights for confident online connections. Using advanced AI, BrightCheck provides thorough safety checks on connections including Anti-Catfish Verification, Social Media, and Background Checks, fostering a secure space for everyone. Embracing "knowledge is power," BrightCheck equips people with the information necessary for informed choices online. Find out more

Irisnet irisnet is a German based software company and part of the stock listed net digital AG. It provides Video, Live Streaming & Image moderation services with its own developed software solution that is based on artificial intelligence with more than 300 million trainings so far. irisnet AI solution supports issues in Face detection, Attributes, Nudity, Overlaying text, Unwanted Symbols and substances, Violence, Youth protection or ID checks. It can protect services, brands and properties and detects everything a human being can see - only faster. Find out more

Illuminate Tech Founded by former digital regulators, Illuminate Tech are a start-up research and advisory service who combine unparalleled insight into digital regulation with deep expertise in safety tech. We demystify the UK’s Online Safety Act and other digital regulation. We work with our clients to assess the risk of harm on their platforms, navigate complex trade-offs, and cut through the noise on safety tech to identify the best route to compliance for their service. We believe in an internet that is safe, open, and rights-respecting. Find out more

MCP Insight MCP Insight is a leading provider of market intelligence and competitor benchmarking solutions, helping brands optimise their strategies and stay ahead in fast-moving digital markets. With a strong track record in the mobile payments and digital services sectors, our technology-driven platforms have empowered businesses with the data and insights they need to identify opportunities, enhance performance, and sharpen their competitive edge. Our longstanding expertise in monitoring digital advertising trends and consumer engagement patterns has made us a trusted partner for brands looking to drive growth through data-led decision-making. Building on this success, we have expanded our technology to support the online dating industry with MCP DATESCAN - a powerful platform designed to provide dating brands with deep market insights and competitor intelligence. Find out more

OneID® OneID® is the UK’s only digital and document-free age and identity verification service – creating absolute certainty between a business and its customers in real-time. Using bank-verified data over Open Banking rails, OneID® delivers highly effective age assurance in the fastest, easiest and safest way – helping online services meet compliance and enhance user experience. Users of OneID® can instantly verify their age with just a click in a highly secure and privacy-preserving manner. There’s no need to download an app or upload documents with sensitive information or face scans. Nearly 50 million UK adults who use online banking are already set up to use OneID® for real-time verification. OneID® is a reusable Identity Service Provider certified by the UK government under the Digital Identity & Attributes Framework (DIATF). It is also certified by the Age Check Certification Scheme (ACCS). Find out more

Opale.io Opale.io transforms verified age attributes into a reusable, anonymous, and interoperable AgeKey, providing age assurance at scale that combines privacy, simplicity, and low cost. • Eliminates repeated checks accross platforms, reducing friction and users drop-off. • Fully compliant with regulations in France, Australia, the US, and the UK. • Seamlessly integrates into existing B2C age verification or age assurance flows. • Operates at an ultra-low cost — just a fraction of a euro cent per use. Find out more

Scamalytics Scamalytics award-winning technology incorporates machine learning, real time detection, text pattern analysis and image recognition that works seamlessly to help eliminate scammers from dating sites. Find out more

Shift4 Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR) is boldly redefining commerce by simplifying complex payments ecosystems across the world. As the leader in commerce-enabling technology, Shift4 powers billions of transactions annually for hundreds of thousands of businesses in virtually every industry. Experience the future of commerce at www.shift4.com. Find out more

Toro Solutions Toro Solutions was founded in 2015 to address the growing need for converged security - an integrated approach that unites cyber, physical, and human risk management. With origins in pioneering Red Team methodologies, Toro helps organisations prepare for and withstand today’s multi-layered threats. Their services span planning, simulated attacks, defence, management, and rapid response, ensuring resilience across every layer of an organisation. Offerings include cyber and physical security consultancy, penetration testing, training, incident response, and fully managed security operations. Backed by a values-driven team of specialists, Toro works with FTSE-100 companies, government organisations, and SMEs, delivering innovative, client-focused protection worldwide. Find out more

Transunion TransUnion is a global information and insights company that makes trust possible in modern commerce. We do this by providing an actionable data picture of consumers so they can be reliably represented in the marketplace. As a result, consumers and businesses can transact with confidence and achieve great things. We call this Information for Good® — it’s our purpose and what drives us every day. Find out more

Unitary Unitary is an AI company specialising in content understanding tools for online safety. Through advanced machine learning models, Unitary analyzes and interprets visual content in context, aiding platforms in navigating the digital landscape in compliance with evolving online safety regulations. Find out more

WebPurify WebPurify has been a leader in the content moderation space since 2006. They combine the latest AI with human moderation services to provide accurate and scalable solutions that protect brands and enforce their community standards. Find out more

Sumsub Sumsub is the leading full-cycle verification platform, designed to secure the entire user journey. From identity and business verification to ongoing monitoring, Sumsub’s platform adapts to evolving risk levels and regulatory requirements powered by adaptive intelligence to support global scale while keeping businesses compliant and future-ready. Find out more

Veriff Veriff’s identity verification platform analyzes 1,000+ signals per session to stop fraud, ensure KYC compliance, and enable global digital growth with 99.6% accurate IDV decisions. Find out more

Ondato Ondato SaaS-based solutions offer KYC compliance processes from an identity verification service and business onboarding to the entire client lifecycle and user-based management. Find out more

LoveHuddle LoveHuddle is a UK-based, swipe-free dating and social platform launching in 2026, built around safe, meaningful real-world connection with no swiping and no paywalls. Find out more

Outly Outly is a real-world social discovery platform that helps people meet through events, experiences and shared interests. It enables independent hosts to create and manage social events, giving people a more intentional way to build friendships, communities and relationships offline. Find out more

Partners

Cyber Rights Organization (CRO) CRO is a nonprofit founded in the Netherlands and active internationally, dedicated to defending digital rights and combating cyber threats. CRO provides legal and technical assistance to victims of ransomware, sextortion, and other cybercrimes while advocating for stronger cybersecurity policies. Through digital forensics, content removal, and expert training for NGOs and human rights professionals, CRO works to create a safer, more equitable internet where fundamental rights are protected. Find out more

DatingNews.com Since 2018, DatingNews.com has delivered news, analysis, and expert insights on the dating industry. Its team tracks trends, conducts research, and features exclusive interviews with thought leaders. Committed to clear, accurate reporting, DatingNews.com works with industry experts to provide global coverage that reflects the evolving, borderless nature of modern relationships. Find out more

Global Dating Insights Global Dating Insights (GDI) is the leading source of news, information and analysis for the online dating industry. Find out more

Stisa STISA is a global initiative with a survivor-centric approach aimed at combatting image-based sexual abuse (IBSA). STISA focuses on 3 pillars. ADVOCACY: We champion the belief that no survivor, no matter their age, gender orientation and sexuality, should stand alone in the face of their own injustice GLOBAL NETWORK: We bring together and empower helplines, hotlines and other initiatives that support survivors and remove the abusive content online that violates their intimacy. TECHNOLOGY: We establish an actionable data platform to streamline the identification and online removal of IBSA content reported by survivors to the Global Network Find out more

Thorn Thorn envisions a world where cutting-edge technology is proactively developed to defend children. The organization works with tech companies to help any platform with an upload button to detect, review, and report child sexual abuse material (CSAM) at scale. Find out more

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