Founding Members

Be here
before the grove fills up.

Grove is a community app for gay men built around real connection, not transactions. We're launching with a small group of founding members who believe in what we're building — and want to be part of it from day one.

"Every gay app that exists was built around transaction. Millions of gay men are hungry for community. Grove is built for them."

Grove isn't a dating app. It's a room. City chat rooms, real events, a Near Me map, direct messages — all wrapped in a status system that tells everyone exactly what kind of social connection you're open to right now. Not just "looking for friends" in a bio nobody reads — a living signal of where you're at mentally, emotionally, and socially, so the right conversations can actually happen. No guessing. No mixed signals. Just people, showing up.

Three ways to
put down roots.

Grove Sapling
🌱
Sapling
$9
one-time · forever yours

You were here first. That means something. Every grove starts with a single seed.

  • Founding member badge on your profile
  • Your name in Grove's founding credits
  • Early access to new features
  • Our genuine gratitude for believing early
Become a Sapling
Grove Root
🌿
Root
$49
one-time · lifetime premium

Put down roots before the grove gets crowded. Lifetime premium access to everything Grove builds — forever.

  • Lifetime Grove Root premium membership
  • No ads. Ever. On any feature.
  • Founding member badge on your profile
  • Your name in Grove's founding credits
  • Early access to every new feature
  • Vote on upcoming features
Put Down Roots
Grove Canopy
🌳
Canopy
$199
one-time · the full grove

You're not just joining Grove — you're helping shape it. Reserved for those who want to be genuinely part of what this becomes.

  • Everything in Grove Root — lifetime premium
  • A personal video call with the founder
  • Direct input on Grove's community guidelines
  • Canopy badge — the highest founding honor
  • Your name prominently in the app forever
  • First access to Grove hardware at launch
Reach the Canopy

Building the grove,
brick by brick.

Grove is independently built and community funded. Every founding member purchase goes directly toward making Grove real — no venture capital, no compromises.

📱
iOS Launch
Apple Developer account and App Store submission for iPhone users
🗺️
City Expansion
Launch in Chicago, Atlanta, and beyond — growing the grove city by city
🛡️
Safety and Moderation
Human moderation team to keep the community safe and welcoming
New Features
Push notifications, verified profiles, premium features and more

Questions from the grove

When does Grove launch?
Grove is currently in beta on Android. iOS and full public launch is coming in 2026. Founding members get access immediately and first access to every new build.
What does "lifetime premium" actually mean?
It means you pay once and never pay again — for any premium feature Grove ever builds. No subscriptions, no renewals, no "this feature requires an upgrade." You're in forever.
Will prices really increase?
Yes. These founding member prices are a thank-you for believing in Grove early. As the community grows and more features launch, tier prices will increase. The price you lock in today is yours forever.
Is this just for gay men?
Grove is built primarily for gay and bisexual men, with plans to expand to the broader LGBTQ+ community. All are welcome in good faith.
What's the refund policy?
Founding member purchases are non-refundable. If Grove doesn't launch for any reason, we will refund all founding members in full — no questions asked.
How do I purchase?
Click your tier button above and send us an email — we'll send you a secure payment link within 24 hours. Full in-app purchasing is coming soon.
What is the founder video call for Canopy members?
A real 30-minute video call with Grove's founder to share your story, your ideas, and help shape what Grove becomes. Personal and limited.
What happens to my email if I sign up for updates?
We'll send you one email when Grove launches publicly — nothing more. Your email will never be shared with advertisers or any third party, and will be permanently deleted from our systems within 30 days of launch.