Nobody should have to skip life for lack of a buddy.
The movie you didn't watch because going alone felt weird. The gym membership that lapsed because motivation is easier with a spotter. The wedding you dreaded because of the “so, anyone special?” questions. The new city where you know exactly zero people.
Buddyly is a marketplace for exactly that gap: verified companions you can book by the hour for real-life, strictly platonic activities. Study sessions. Dinners out. Shopping runs. Concerts. A walk when the week has been heavy.
We started college-first, because that's where the need was sharpest on both sides. But wanting a good buddy was never a student thing — Buddyly is for everyone: working professionals, people new to a city, retirees, anyone who'd rather not do life alone. And anyone 18 or older who can clear our verification can earn as a companion.
Our one non-negotiable: safety is the product. Six verification checks before a companion goes live. Escrowed payments. Public venues only. One-tap reporting with a real human reviewing every report. If a feature ever competes with safety, safety wins.