Hello Theo. A new dating experience built for real connection.
Stop Scrolling. Start Dating.
If you’re tired of endless swiping, ghosting, and games… and ready for real connection, then you’re in the right place. Join the growing movement of men who’ve said they’re ready for something different.
We’re not here to disrupt dating.
We’re here to redesign it, with you, gay men, seeking deeper, more meaningful connections.
Hello Theo is Dating Redesigned
About Us
Why we’re building Hello Theo
“The long chats that never go anywhere”
“It’s really difficult, especially in a place like London, no one wants to commit to anything, too many options available all the time.”
“I think the hook-up apps are taking over the dating apps. So I think more people are only ever looking for sex rather than anything else.”
“It feels transactional... a bit robotic. It doesn’t feel natural — like you’re just repeating the same thing over and over again.”
These are just a sample of the comments we heard through our Queer Intelligence (QI) Lab sessions, where we asked gay and bisexual men about their views on current dating apps.
It became clear that gay and bisexual men want more than what’s currently on offer. Hook-up apps have their place, but finding something deeper? That’s where it gets hard.
Hello Theo isn’t just another dating app, it’s a new way of building connections. We’re queer-led, community-informed, and emotionally intelligent by design.
Hello Theo is dating redesigned for gay and bisexual men seeking deeper, more meaningful connections. It’s a safer, smarter way to meet, designed for security, depth, and discovery.
Meet Theo
Hello, I’m Theo.
And yes, I’m AI. But I’m not that kind of AI.
I wasn’t built to replace humans. I was built to help you connect with them better.
I’ve been created by the team at Hello Theo, and I’m powered by something new: Queer Intelligence or what we call QI. That means I’m shaped by real voices, lived experiences, and what actually matters to gay and bisexual men: emotional insight, safety, joy, and depth.
So, what’s my role?
When it comes to dating, I’m here to take the admin off your plate.
No endless scrolling.
No guessing games.
Just curated matches.
I do the heavy lifting, filtering through the noise to help you focus on the people who align with what you're actually looking for.
I’ll show you the matches that feel most compatible, based on your energy, your boundaries, and your priorities. But who you connect with? That choice is always yours.
I’m just here to help surface what you tell me matters.
And soon, I’ll be supporting you beyond the screen, introducing you to events, experiences, and new ways to connect in real life. Think of me as your guide for meaningful queer connection, whether you're looking for love, friendship, or something in between.
This is just the beginning. Stick around, we’re building something different.
Be part of our QI Community
We believe if we’re building something for gay and bisexual men, then it needs to be informed by gay and bisexual men. Not just in data points, but in lived experience, what makes us feel seen, safe, and excited to connect.
That’s why we’re building our Queer Intelligence model, or what we call our QI Matching Model, a new kind of intelligence that listens, evolves, and reflects the depth of queer connection.
Through our QI Labs events, we’re co-creating our model with real voices and real stories, and we want yours in the mix.
Be part of shaping something different. Sign up, join the movement and be part of our QI Community. As a member, you’ll get invited to our upcoming online and in-person QI Labs and be part of building something that truly serves our community.
QI Community members will be first in line to try Hello Theo before we officially launch, and will be in with a chance of securing a one-year free premium subscription.
Upcoming Experiences
At Hello Theo, we’re not just building another dating app, we’re building it with you.
Our Queer Intelligence (QI) Labs are a series of live and virtual sessions where members of our community come together to explore what connection really means. From what makes us feel seen and safe, to what actually works when it comes to matching, these sessions are a space for shared insight, laughter, challenge, and change.
You’ll help shape the QI Matching Model. You’ll help shape Theo. And in the process, we’ll shape the future of dating together.
Theo Live events are where the energy of the movement comes to life. These are our headline events, curated experiences designed to welcome you into the world of Hello Theo.
Expect connection, conversation, and community. Whether it’s a pop-up social, a Pride-season activation, or an intimate pre-launch gathering, Theo Live is about feeling the brand. It’s where we bring the vibe, the people, and the purpose together in one space.
Meet others, hear what we’re building, and be part of something different from the very beginning.
Be first to know when sessions launch.
Our Principles
Our Vision & Mission
Hello Theo isn’t just a product; it’s a philosophy. We are building something emotionally intelligent, culturally fluent, and designed for people who are tired of surface-level connections.
Vision
Connection Reconfigured - We envision a world where AI technology and emotional intelligence come together to curate meaningful human connections.
Mission
Every match is curated by Theo - Every conversation starts with a simple ‘hello’. We offer a safe, intelligent, and inclusive match-matching experience tailored for gay and bisexual men. Our Queer Intelligence (QI) model is built using community insights, supported by AI technology, to help men make meaningful connections.
