Are you and your special someone stuck in a rut? Then read on because this upcoming mobile / web app could be just the thing to get you out of it. BeCouply, a startup founded by Becky Cruze and Pius Uzamere (who are a couple, too) aims to take romantic relationships to a more Web 2.0 level.
BeCouply helps couples have “epic social lives.” It allows you and your significant other to capture and record your sweet and special moments using your phone, and it even lets you connect with other couples, should you happen to be in the mood for a double—or even triple—date.
Perhaps the most interesting feature of this startup is BeCouply Dates, a service that plans monthly dates for couples. If you and your partner are tired of having those “What-are-we-doing-tonight?” and “I dunno, what do you want to do?” conversations, then this is definitely for you.
BeCouply will be in charge of booking and coordinating the details of your dates—from transportation and venues, to food and activities, even down to tips for waiters and service providers. Couples will be picked up by a driver (ahem, black car transportation), so they’re free to have a few drinks without worrying about getting pulled over. Basically all you have to do is show up and enjoy.
TechCrunch did a feature on the company earlier this month, when BeCouply Dates first launched in San Francisco. According to TechCrunch, BeCouply charges a monthly fee of $149 per couple to cover the date of the month. The founders told the popular tech blog that for their first BeCouply Date, “Couples will visit local food purveyors in San Francisco’s Mission District, meet the chefs, owners and industry experts while noshing on their artisan specialties.”
I have to say, I’m very intrigued with what BeCouply has to offer. I think most couples would agree that one of the most fun parts of the relationship is the honeymoon stage where you get to discover each other’s favorite places, hobbies, restaurants, etc. Once each person discovers everything there is to know about the other, that’s when other couples start to become complacent. BeCouply Dates allows couples to discover new places together and even make friends with other couples which can really put the spark back in a relationship.
On the business side of things, I believe that a lot establishments, restaurants, and service providers would be eager to team up with BeCouply because it can really give them exposure. BeCouply sends customers their way, and in turn, they provide excellent food, services, or experiences. After that, who knows? They could get a ton of word-of-mouth and returning customers in the process.
BeCouply is still on Beta mode, but you can leave your email address on their website to get first dibs when the mobile app launches and when they arrive in your city. As previously mentioned, they’ve only launched in San Francisco, but they’re also planning to take the startup to cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington DC, and more.