They're Talking About Us: Joiner Arrives in Portugal ๐ต๐น
ECO, one of Portugal's leading business publications, has featured Joiner in an exclusive article about our arrival in Portugal, our first market outside Lithuania.
What ECO Wrote About Us
The article highlights how Joiner positions itself as "the opposite of a dating app", created to fight the growing phenomenon of dating app burnout, especially among Gen Z.
"Portugal works as an ideal European test market, especially cities like Lisbon and Porto. They are medium-sized cities with a strong presence of international communities, digital nomads, and university students, audiences that frequently seek to facilitate their social integration.", Jลซratฤ Plungytฤ, co-founder
Key Highlights from the Article
- โฌ300,000+ investment in local marketing and tech teams in Portugal
- 52,000+ downloads across all markets
- 10x user growth in Lithuania in just two months, almost entirely organic
- The Mayor of Vilnius proposed a direct partnership with the city
- Series A round is in preparation
Our Expansion Plan
Portugal is our launchpad for international growth:
- Portugal ๐ต๐น, Official launch March 2026
- Spain & Czech Republic ๐ช๐ธ๐จ๐ฟ, Planned for 2026
- Brazil ๐ง๐ท, Strategic priority leveraging Portuguese language ties
- USA ๐บ๐ธ, Target entry before 2030
How Joiner Works
As ECO explains, Joiner is a platform for offline socialization where you can discover, organize, and join real-life events, from nature hikes and board game nights to themed parties and football matches.
Unlike dating apps, there's no matching or swiping. Instead, people create activities, others request to join, and the host approves participants. The exact location is only revealed after approval, ensuring safety and quality group dynamics.
Read the Full Article
๐ฐ Read the full ECO article (in Portuguese)
We're proud to see Joiner covered by one of Portugal's most respected business publications. This is just the beginning! ๐