Instant Alert: Here's what it was like to party in New York with the The League, the 'Tinder for Elites'

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   Here's what it was like to party in New York with the The League, the 'Tinder for Elites' by Maya Kosoff on Nov 27, 2015, 9:54 AM Advertisement The League — a selective dating app for elite, successful individuals — first launched in San Francisco in early 2015, and a few months later it launched in New York City. Stanford graduate Amanda Bradford founded The League and raised $2.1 million with the ultimate goal of matching up highly motivated and interesting single professionals. When The League launched in New York City, it held a prelaunch party at The Jane hotel exclusively for its selective group of New York users.   Not everyone who attended is on the app though. Some attended as wingmen and wingwomen to support their League-worthy single friends. SEE ALSO: We got inside the 'Tinder for elites' — here's what it's like to use If you want to join The League, founder Amanda Bradford says, the most important trait you need is ambition. The League's users often have advanced degrees from prestigious universities. They tend to be in their late 20s. See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network: Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011