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Axio Technologies

Engineering the infrastructure for genuine human presence.

We are a global team of technologists, relationship scientists, and safety engineers building a calm, dignified alternative to gamified dating apps.
Amara, a Novia member, on a live video introduction

Our Architectural Principles

How we design software to honor human dignity.

01

Anti-Addiction Engineering

We explicitly reject infinite scroll feeds, variable-reward slot machine mechanics, and notification bombardment. Our app is engineered to get you off your screen and into real conversations as quickly as possible.

02

Layered Trust Controls

Age, phone, profile media, location integrity, reporting, and live Direct Match controls work together to deter impersonation and help members make informed decisions. No single check is treated as a guarantee of identity or behavior.

03

Psychological Safety

We design structured conversation containers with clear boundaries. With immediate one-tap report/block tools and private post-date feedback, members never feel trapped or pressured during introductions.

Global Footprint

Where We Work

Our distributed workforce collaborates across three key international innovation hubs.
Engineering HQ

Lagos, Nigeria

Home to our core real-time video infrastructure, mobile engineering teams, and primary launch operations center.

Head office: No. 12 Steve Igbasan Street, Igando, Lagos.

Trust & Compliance

London, UK

Leading our biometric compliance, AI behavioral safety modeling, European operations, and legal governance.

Brand & Design

New York, USA

Driving product design, brand identity, North American launch city expansion, and editorial storytelling.

Careers at Novia

Join the movement.

We are seeking exceptional builders who want to fix human courtship and craft software of lasting importance.

  • EngineeringLagos, Nigeria (Hybrid) or Remote

    Senior WebRTC & Video Infrastructure Engineer

  • EngineeringLondon, UK or Remote

    Staff Applied Machine Learning Engineer (Trust & Safety)

  • Product & DesignNew York, USA or Remote

    Lead Product Designer (Museum-Grade & Editorial UI)

  • Trust & SafetyLondon, UK (Hybrid)

    Global Head of Trust & Safety Operations

Press inquiries or brand resources?

Download our official media kit, high-resolution logos, executive bios, and launch data sheet.