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Bumble

Online dating and friendship social networking platform

bumble.com

Headquarters: Austin, United States
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 1,000–1,100
Industry: Online Services

Last updated October 14

Latest news about Bumble

In short: Bumble agreed to be acquired by Ithaca Holdings for $1.3 billion, becoming private.

Company announcements

October 14 Bumble

Bumble introduces Bumble Handles for new connections

This feature allows verified users to create unique identifiers, bridging real-life interactions with in-app interest without sharing personal contact info.

October 13 Bumble

Bumble to be acquired by Ithaca Holdings for $1.3 billion

Shareholders receive $6.05 per share, representing a 138% premium. The company becomes private, with new Co-CEOs joining founder Whitney Wolfe Herd.

September 16 Bumble

Bumble hosts event with CHAYN on image abuse

The London HQ gathering explored non-explicit image-based abuse, survivor safety, and content moderation in collaboration with policy and tech voices.

March 11 Bumble

Bumble reports Q4 and full year 2025 financial results

Revenue fell to $966 million with significant impairment charges causing a net loss. Operating cash flow rose to $250 million as the company completes its user base reset.

Media coverage

October 12 The Wall Street Journal

Bumble Shares Jump 50% on Potential Deal

Bumble shares jumped over 20% Monday afternoon after The Wall Street Journal reported the company was in advanced talks to go private at a valuation...

August 7, 2025 Inc.

Bumble Is Losing Paying Users. Here's Why Its Competitors Are Winning

Bumble shares slumped 23 percent in early trading on Thursday after another quarter of declines in paying users raised questions about the dating app operator's...

June 25, 2025 Entrepreneur

Bumble Is Laying Off 30% of Its Staff: 'Our Path Forward Is Clear'

Bumble is reducing its workforce by almost a third to save up to $40 million, the company said. The reductions will impact about 240 roles...

February 28, 2024 New York Post

Bumble laying off 350 workers, 30% of dating app's workforce

Bumble announced plans to lay off 350 employers on Tuesday, reducing its headcount by 30% as part of a larger restructuring plan. Job cuts across...

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