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

Do you have to be rich to be on Raya?

While some may think this all sounds vapid, Raya founder Daniel Gendelman said that wealth-flaunting and conventional attractiveness are not a requirement.

Is Raya just for celebrities?

Overall, Raya accepts just eight per cent of applicants, according to Insider, with the apps waitlist reportedly near the100,000 application mark. Who is on Raya? The app, which launched in 2015, has also reportedly counted celebrities including Channing Tatum, Amy Schumer and Trevor Noah among its members.