Real-time proximity network

Stop Swiping.
Start Pinging.

The hyperlocal social network for people within 100 meters. See who's around. Send a Ping. Make a real connection.

People don't need another swipe app.
They need courage.

And technology that acts like courage. Here are the real problems nobody's solving.

Problem A

Eye contact → Panic → Phone

Social skills have become DLC. People freeze in real life and thrive in Instagram DMs — backwards evolution.

Problem B

Dating apps are LinkedIn with better filters

Saturated, exhausting, and full of "I love sunsets and coffee" bios that mean absolutely nothing.

Problem C

Everyone wants a meet-cute, nobody walks up

The modern code: Don't stare. Don't approach. Don't be weird.

So how do people meet? They don't.
Problem D

Approaching someone IRL feels illegal in 2025

Even well-intentioned interactions feel risky. People want connection, not courtroom energy.

Problem E

Proximity is the most underused trigger

We stand near the right people EVERY DAY. We just don't act on it.

Problem F

Timing is always wrong

They're on a call. In headphones. With friends. Leaving. You realise too late.

Problem G

Online matches don't convert

Match → Chat → Ghost → Therapy. The funnel is broken.

Problem H

Real humans don't swipe in perfect lighting

People look their realest at gyms, cafes, hostels. Proximity captures authenticity.

Problem I

People want connection without pressure

No cheesy pickup lines. No "What brings you to this app?"

"You're here. I'm here. Wanna talk?"

People don't fear connection —
they fear making the first move in the wrong way, at the wrong time.

But if tech handles the first move, people can handle the rest.

100 meters is the trust zone

Where humans already feel safety, comfort, low social risk, and natural context.

Gym Cafe Coworking Campus Events

A gentle tap, not a walk-up ambush. Modern chivalry.

How Jel Up works

A hyperlocal, real-time, ping-based social network. Polite. Controlled. Human.

1

See who's around

Your radar shows people within 100 meters — only those who choose to be visible.

2

Tap to send a Ping

The digital equivalent of "excuse me" — but smoother. A polite, zero-pressure nudge.

3

They choose

Accept → Chat opens. Busy → They can hide or stay visible. Full control, zero awkwardness.

4

Real connection happens

No false expectations. No swiping. Just two people, in the same place, choosing to connect.

The window is open

Multiple forces are converging to make this the perfect moment.

💔

Gen Z quit dating apps

They're tired of performative bios, endless swipes, and apps designed to keep you single for revenue.

🌎

Offline communities are exploding

Fitness clubs, creator meetups, coworking spaces. People WANT spontaneous connection — but safe and structured.

📍

Nobody owns 0–100m

Happn was too slow. Tinder isn't built for real-world serendipity. No product owns the critical proximity space.

Super simple. Introvert-safe.

1

Open the app

Instant load. No account setup needed to browse.

2

See people in 100m

Real-time radar shows who's around & visible.

3

Tap to Ping

One tap. No message needed. Just intent.

4

They accept or decline

No awkwardness. No false expectations.

5

Chat & connect

Time-limited chat keeps things real & spontaneous.

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Where JMU wins

Dense, social, real-world environments where proximity creates chemistry.

🏫

College Campuses

The densest social environments on Earth. Perfect for low-pressure discovery.

💻

Co-working Spaces

Professional chivalry. Networking without awkward cold opens.

🍹

Nightlife Areas

Bandra, Koramangala, Cyberhub — perfect zones for real-time social icebreakers.

🏋

Gyms

People want to connect, but no one wants to interrupt someone's last rep.

✈️

Travel Spots

Goa, Kasol, Rishikesh — travelers want instantaneous bonding.

🏠

Hostels & PGs

A boredom killer that becomes a micro-social engine.

A new category

Not dating. Not social media. Real-time proximity connection.

140M+
Urban youth in India
400M+
Global social discovery users
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Products dominating hyperlocal proximity
New Category: Real-Time Proximity Connection

Why nobody else can do this

PlatformWhere they fall short
TinderToo slow, too random, not in real life
BumbleChivalry outsourced to women, still awkward
HingeFor serious dating, not impulse interactions
HappnDoesn't feel instant; low reliability
IG DMsToo creepy to cold-message strangers
WhatsApp GroupsToo broad, not real-time proximity
Jel UpPolite first moves + real-time proximity

Chivalry isn't just manners —
it's safety

Safety isn't a feature. It's our foundation.

🛡

Controlled visibility

Women default to controlled visibility. Choose who sees you.

🚫

Auto-hide

Automatically hide after unwanted pings. One tap to disappear.

Reputation scoring

Respectful behavior is rewarded. Bad actors get flagged fast.

Strict rate limits

Can't spam pings. The system enforces politeness.

🤖

AI moderation

Chat content is monitored for harassment in real time.

🔒

Zero location history

We never store where you've been. Your location dies in real time.

"If women feel safe, the platform grows.
If men behave, the platform survives."

This isn't a fantasy

The behaviors already exist. JMU just compresses friction and adds intent.

#01

Grindr

Proximity = intent. Distance-based grid exploded because people wanted to meet right now, right here.

Proximity works. Real-time visibility works.
#02

Happn

100M+ downloads. Showed people you've crossed paths with. But retention was weak.

Proximity gets downloads. Action gets retention.
#03

AirDrop Flirting

People AirDropping memes & numbers to strangers in metros and concerts. A global behavioral trend.

A simple "ping" is socially accepted & fun.
#04

BeReal

Forced real-time sharing. Viral spike. But posting isn't meeting.

Real-time is attractive. Meeting > Posting.
#05

YikYak

Exploded on college campuses with hyperlocal anonymous posts. Died from moderation failures.

Hyperlocal works. Safety mechanisms are critical.
#06

Snap Map

Real-time location sharing used heavily by teens. Location visibility is powerful.

Must be opt-in. Control is everything.
#07

WeChat "People Nearby"

Built-in discovery showing people within meters. Massive adoption in China.

The mechanic works at scale.
#08

Bumble IRL Events

Offline events grew rapidly as people got tired of app fatigue.

Offline, locality-based discovery has momentum.
#09

Highlight App (2012)

Passive proximity social discovery. Died because phones were slow & battery drain was real.

JMU is perfectly timed NOW. Tech caught up.
#10

Pokemon Go

Proximity mixed with shared purpose. Players meeting at real-world spots.

Proximity + purpose = unstoppable.
#11

Nextdoor

Multi-billion dollar company built on knowing who lives around you.

People DO care about hyperlocal identity.
#12

College Romance

Most relationships start with proximity — accidental encounters build familiarity.

JMU digitizes what is already natural.

How we grow

Density-first. One campus at a time.

Phase 1

Campus Domination

Density + curiosity = viral loops. Start with 5 top colleges.

Phase 2

Coworking Networks

Higher-value, safer environment. Professional chivalry at scale.

Phase 3

Nightlife Zones

FOMO-driven adoption. Bandra, Koramangala, Cyberhub.

Phase 4

Travel Hubs

Seasonal but high-engagement. Goa, Kasol, Rishikesh.

Phase 5

Creator-Driven Virality

Radar screenshots + ping stories = organic hype.

12 — Vision
A world where two people standing 37 meters apart don't need courage — they just need a Ping.

Where proximity becomes connection. Where meeting someone is as easy as noticing them.

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