Kumpanio
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Welcome to Kumpanio

Don’t cancel the plan.

Find a verified activity buddy to join you.

Friends busy? New to the city? Find someone to join you for coffee, a movie, a conference or a conversation at a café.

Search for a Buddy How It Works

Live in BengaluruComing soon to 4 more cities4 cities coming soon

2,000+bookings completed

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Your circle matters. We help bridge the availability gap.

Illustration of a young man on a park bench at golden hour, looking at his phone
  1. Friends get busy.
  2. Family lives far away.
  3. Building a circle in a new city takes time.

Kumpanio gives you a way to connect with someone when your own people aren’t available—so you can go ahead with the things you want to do.

What’s your next plan?

  1. Two friends laughing over coffee at a sunny café table

    Coffee & conversation

    Meet at a café and make time for a conversation.

  2. An older woman in a sari and a young man trying dosas at a busy food counter

    Meals & food discoveries

    Try the restaurant you’ve saved or explore a local food spot.

  3. Two young men laughing in red cinema seats with a tub of popcorn

    Movies & live events

    Catch a film, performance or match with someone who shares your interest.

  4. Two attendees with lanyards chatting over coffee in a conference foyer

    Conferences & professional events

    Find a buddy to attend a talk, conference or networking event.

  5. An older woman and a young man admiring a large painting in a gallery

    Arts & city outings

    Visit an exhibition, browse a market or discover a neighbourhood.

  6. Two friends sharing chai at a festive evening fair lit with string lights

    Occasions & celebrations

    Share a birthday meal or attend a celebration together.

Have something else in mind? Suggest a public activity that follows our community guidelines.

Make a Plan

Real people. Plans made possible.

2,000+bookings completed

  1. A mother in a sari laughing beside a small birthday cake with her buddy at a café

    A birthday shared, even with family far away.

    A 54-year-old mother was missing her daughter, who lives abroad, on her birthday. She booked a Kumpanio buddy and spent part of her birthday with someone to share the occasion.

    Plan
    Birthday
    Booked by
    A 54-year-old mother
  2. Two young men enjoying evening street snacks under string lights

    A weekend beyond work.

    A busy professional, new to the city, planned a weekend outing through Kumpanio. Evening snacks and time with a buddy gave him a chance to unwind and enjoy his new surroundings.

    Plan
    Weekend outing
    Booked by
    A busy professional
  3. A father in his forties talking openly with a buddy over coffee by a café window

    Time for a conversation.

    A single father wanted someone to talk to. He booked a Kumpanio buddy and made time for a conversation outside his everyday responsibilities.

    Plan
    Conversation
    Booked by
    A single father
  4. Two young men walking out of a cinema at night, talking about the film

    A movie without waiting to build a circle.

    A tech professional had recently moved to the city and didn’t yet have a social circle. He booked a buddy through Kumpanio to watch a movie together.

    Plan
    Movie
    Booked by
    A tech professional
  5. Two cricket fans on their feet cheering in a floodlit stadium

    Two IPL tickets. A plan kept.

    Rohan received two IPL 2025 tickets through his office, but his friends weren’t available. He went with a Kumpanio buddy and shared the match-day experience.

    Plan
    IPL 2025
    Booked by
    Rohan

How it works

Share your activity and preferences. See interested buddies who match your filters, select a match, pay and meet.

  1. Create your account and complete verification

    Sign up, complete your profile and submit the required information.

  2. Tell us your plan

    Choose an activity, enter the details and select your preferences and filters.

  3. See interested matches

    Profiles appear after your search. Review buddies who are interested in your activity and match your filters, then select a suitable match.

  4. Confirm, pay and meet

    Review the booking details, complete payment and meet at the confirmed public venue.

A young woman waving to an older woman seated outside a busy café in daylight

Clear expectations before you meet.

  • Verified participation

    Every member completes Kumpanio’s verification process before taking part.

  • A defined booking

    Confirm the activity, scheduled time, venue and cost before paying.

  • Public meeting places

    Meet at cafés, restaurants, cinemas, event venues and other public locations.

  • Platonic, respectful interactions

    Members must respect personal boundaries and follow our community guidelines.

Learn About VerificationRead Community Guidelines

Before your first booking

More questions? Help & Support

What am I paying for?

You’re paying for a buddy to participate in your selected activity during its scheduled time. Review the booking details for inclusions and responsibility for meals, tickets and other expenses.

Can I see profiles before searching?

Profiles appear only after you submit your activity details and preferences. Results show interested buddies who match your selected filters.

Can I book a buddy just for a conversation?

Yes. Plan a conversation at a café or another suitable public venue.

What does verification involve?

Our verification page explains the checks members must complete before participating. Verification does not guarantee another person’s conduct. Visit the verification page

Is Kumpanio a dating platform?

No. Kumpanio is for platonic activities and conversations in public places.

Where is Kumpanio available?

We’re currently active in Bengaluru, with Mumbai, Hyderabad, Delhi NCR and Kolkata coming soon.

Let’s make that plan.

The café you saved. The film you want to watch. The event on your calendar.

Find a buddy to join you.

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