Good company starts nearby.

Pickup soccer. Coffee around the corner. Someone open to talking. Being Around brings nearby plans and welcome company onto one map.

Coming soon toApp Store Coming soon toGoogle Play
In development · For adults 18+ · No university membership needed

Starting with Seattle's U District, for people who live, work, study, or spend time nearby.

Concept preview

What are you up for?

⚽ Pickup soccerA few more players welcome
💬 Open to talkingNo plan needed
☕ Coffee outsideCompany welcome

People and activities, together.

Why Being Around

The opposite of doomscrolling.

No feeds to perform for. No likes to chase. Just the people actually near you, right now.

Every other app

Swipe. Match. Ghost. Repeat.

  • ✕ Hundreds of profiles, none of them nearby
  • ✕ Matches that never turn into plans
  • ✕ Endless chats that go nowhere
  • ✕ Built to keep you scrolling, not meeting
With Being Around

See someone. Say hey. Show up.

  • ✓ Local activities and invitations in one place
  • ✓ See when company is welcome
  • ✓ Join a plan or be open to a conversation
  • ✓ Built to get you off your phone, together
How it works

Make room for something nearby.

1

Open the map

Explore nearby activities and people who welcome company. Start with what you feel like doing.

2

Find an invitation

Join an activity or say hello. Check how the host wants people to respond before heading over.

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3

Meet up for real

Agree on a place and a plan. You can decline, leave, or stop sharing availability at any time.

Nearby plans

Have a plan? Want company? Both belong here.

Invite a few people to soccer, share a coffee plan, or choose open to talking. You do not need to organize an event.

  • ⚽️ Pickup soccer, run clubs, board game nights
  • ☕️ Co-work sessions and coffee hangs
  • 🎤 Local trivia, open mics & spontaneous plans
Coming soon
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A little more company. A little closer to home.

Being Around is in development. App Store and Google Play downloads are not available yet.

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Being AroundNearby plans and welcome company
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