2015, by tech developer Daniel Gendelman, Raya is an invite-only, exclusive dating app that deems itself a “Digital Dinner Party” for people in “creative industries.” Though its intentional secrecy and intrigue have earned the app the title “Illuminati Tinder.” In 2018, Gendelman told The New York Times that Raya had

Who gets accepted into Raya?

The only hope for becoming a member of Raya is to have someone on the app recommend you. To keep the community private, users must be referred by an existing member, and their application is then placed in a queue and reviewed by a membership committee upon submission.

Is there a tinder for celebrities?

Raya launched in February 2015, and its exclusivity has made it the go-to app for celebrities. Prospective members apply and then are vetted through the apps committee members, according to the companys website.