Our story
Built by people who kept asking why.
Swap started with a simple frustration — finding the right person should be easy. We built the tool we always wished existed.
Why we exist
The internet is full of people. Finding the right one isn't.
Need a reliable local mechanic? You ask around for days. Looking for a gaming partner at your level? Good luck. Want a personal trainer nearby who specialises in what you need? Hours of Googling. Existing apps are built for dating, or jobs, or services — none of them are built for the full range of human connection.
We believed that with the right tool, finding the right person could be as easy as a swipe. Smart matching, real verification, and location at the core. That belief became Swap.
What we believe
Our values
Built around what you need
Swap was designed from the ground up to solve one problem — finding the right person quickly, wherever you are.
Real connections that matter
Every match on Swap has a purpose. We care about connecting people who actually have a reason to talk.
Safety first, always
Every profile is verified before it goes live. No fake accounts, no bots — just real, genuine people.
Obsessed with your area
Local matters. The best connections are often just around the corner — you just need the right way to find them.
The ultimate connection tool
Why we built Radar.
Most apps make you search. Radar shows you. Open the screen and instantly see verified people nearby who match what you're looking for — plotted on a live map, ready to connect. Set your radius, filter by need, and swipe directly from the map. It's the fastest way to find someone local, whether that's a mechanic for tomorrow morning or a gaming partner for tonight.
Radar isn't just a feature — it's the whole philosophy. The right person is already nearby. You just needed a way to find them.
The people
A small team with a big idea.
We're a lean team of designers, engineers, and builders based in Liverpool — passionate about connecting people in the real world.
The Swap Team
Liverpool, England
Keely Ohara
Founder & CEO
Lucy Finch
Marketing Executive
Ben Abernethy
App Developer
The founder
Meet the woman behind Swap.
Keely O'Hara is a serial entrepreneur from Toxteth, Liverpool. She won Young Entrepreneur of the Year, built and sold a chain of businesses, and has always had an instinct for spotting what comes next. Swap is the clearest, most purposeful thing she's ever built.
Keely O'Hara
Founder & CEO
Liverpool, England
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