Helping Expats Build Friendships with Fellow Countrymates
Meet expats from your country.
Join activities. Share your journey.
Building Bonds with Shared Roots and New Places
LinkUp helps expats connect with people from their home country who share similar interests, making it easier to feel at home and build friendships in a new place.
Target Audience
Primary Users
Expats (working professionals, students, retirees, etc.) who have relocated to a new country or city.
Secondary Users
Local residents open to meeting expats, sharing cultures, and forming new friendships.
Problem Statement
Expats often struggle to form meaningful connections in new environments due to language barriers, cultural differences, or lack of community. Traditional social platforms are not tailored to non-romantic, interest- or culture-based friendships.
The Solution
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Help users connect with others from the same country of origin.
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Connect expats with fellow countrymates nearby to build community and feel at home.
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Create a safe, welcoming space for friendship and cultural exchange.
Core Features
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Country & City-Based Connections
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Open Board
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Activities & Group Chat
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Shared Photos
Country & City-Based Connections
Connect with people who live nearby or share your cultural background. Whether you’ve just moved or want to meet locals, it’s easier to find common ground.
Open Board
A shared space where everyone can post thoughts, updates, or questions—and reply to others. It’s designed to help deepen connections and boost group engagement.
Activities & Group Chat
When you join an activity, you’re automatically added to a group chat. It’s a great way to break the ice and get to know each other before the event even begins.
Shared Photos
Easily share photos from your activities within the app—no need to exchange personal contact info.
All memories stay in one safe, accessible space.
Country & City-Based Connections – Find People Who Feel Familiar
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Connect by Location
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Meet Fellow Expats
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Build Local Friendships
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Interest-Based Connections
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New in Town Badge – Spot Newcomers Instantly
I make it easy to welcome new faces. Users with the “New in Town” badge have recently moved to the area and are looking to build new connections.
* Open Board Section: A space where you can post and share anything, and reply to each other. The goal is to enhance retention and deepen connections.
* Photos Section: For each activity you join, you can share photos with the group via the app without sharing your personal number.
​Activities & Group Chat – How It Works
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Explore Local Activities
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Join Instantly
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Automatic Group Chat Access
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Sync to Your Calendar
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Considerations
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Avoid confusion with romantic/dating app
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Privacy concerns around location and identity
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Moderation of profiles and conversations
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Whether you’ve just moved or are adjusting to a new environment, LinkUp helps you find friendly faces and familiar experiences.​
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