Bumble Inc.
Bumble is an American mobile app for online dating and social networking. It was founded by Whitney Wolfe Herd and was launched in December 2014. Bumble is operated by Bumble Inc., which also owns Badoo.
Basic company information
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Company positioning and business
Bumble is an American mobile app for online dating and social networking. It was founded by Whitney Wolfe Herd and was launched in December 2014. Bumble is operated by Bumble Inc., which also owns Badoo. [3]
In 2025, the app had 2.4 million paying users. It is one of the most popular dating applications in the United States. [3]
Profiles of potential matches are displayed to users, who can "swipe left" to reject a candidate or "swipe right" to indicate interest; if two users both indicate interest in each other, communication can begin. [3]
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Financial year, securities and disclosures
Listed securities: BMBL (Nasdaq). Multiple symbols may represent different share classes or securities of the same registrant. [2]
History and key events
Founding / inception date recorded in Wikidata. [1]
Financial results and regulatory disclosures
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Related entities and concepts
Frequently asked questions
When was Bumble Inc. founded?
Founded: 2014-12. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Which business sectors are recorded for Bumble Inc.?
Business sectors: Internet dating industry. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Sources and review dates
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- Wikipedia contributors — Bumble (CC BY-SA 4.0) ↗
Reviewed 23 October 2026. Financial periods and historical event dates are shown separately. Figures reflect their stated source dates; this page is not a live quote or investment recommendation.