About Vellum
A different kind of invitation.
Most apps want to grow as fast as possible. Vellum was built to do the opposite.
We started with a simple belief: that the best connections aren't found by scrolling through hundreds of strangers — they're made in rooms where everyone was invited for a reason. Vellum is that room. Private. Considered. Small by design.
How it works
Membership isn't something you sign up for — it's something you're invited into, by someone who already knows what Vellum stands for. Every request is personally reviewed, and every member completes identity verification before they ever enter. No bots, no anonymous accounts, no guessing who you're really talking to.
What Vellum is — and isn't
Vellum isn't built for endless swiping or quick validation. It's built for the people who actually want to meet someone — a lasting relationship, a real friendship, or simply company that shares your intentions, your sense of fun, and your respect for others. Whatever you're looking for, we ask that you come with the same honesty you'd want in return. That's the one thing every member here has in common.
Built around discretion
Your privacy isn't an afterthought here — it's the foundation. You control exactly what's visible and to whom, down to whether you appear online at all. What happens in Vellum stays between the people who are actually in the room.
More than messaging
Once inside, Vellum is yours to shape. Meet people through thoughtful, interest-based introductions. Read The Journal, our members' publication on travel, taste, and the art of living well. Join curated real-world gatherings. And for those who want it, our Concierge service makes personal introductions on your behalf — the way a trusted friend would, not an algorithm.
Small, on purpose
We're not chasing scale. We're building something worth belonging to — a club, not a crowd.
Vellum is currently open by invitation only.
For the formal legal detail, read our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.