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Bumble is swiping left on the public market

Dating app Bumble is set to go private in a $1.3 billion deal with Ithaca Holdings, marking a significant shift for the company. This move comes as Bumble struggles with declining user engagement and changing preferences among younger consumers. The deal values Bumble at $1.3 billion, with the company opting to delist from the public market.

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  • ✓ Bumble is set to go private in a $1.3 billion deal with Ithaca Holdings.
  • ✓ The deal values Bumble at $1.3 billion.
  • ✓ Bumble was in advanced talks to go private at a $1 billion valuation.
  • ✓ Bumble had 2.4 million paying users in 2025.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 13 independent reporting domains (95% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

Bumble's decision to go private in a $1.3 billion deal with Ithaca Holdings represents a significant development in the company's history, marking a shift away from its public listing.

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  1. Bumble to go private in $1.3 billion deal with Ithaca Holdings

    Dating app Bumble is set to go private in a $1.3 billion deal with Ithaca Holdings, marking a significant shift for the company. This move comes as Bumble struggles with declining user engagement and changing preferences among younger consumers. The deal values Bumble at $1.3 billion, with the company opting to delist from the public market.

    Why it matters

    Bumble, founded by Whitney Wolfe Herd in 2014, has been a major player in the online dating space. The company's decision to go private reflects its efforts to revamp and regain momentum in a highly competitive market. Ithaca Holdings, the acquiring entity, is expected to take the company private, allowing it to operate with more flexibility and less public scrutiny.

    What is confirmed

    • Bumble is set to go private in a $1.3 billion deal with Ithaca Holdings.
    • The deal values Bumble at $1.3 billion.
    • Bumble was in advanced talks to go private at a $1 billion valuation.
    • Bumble had 2.4 million paying users in 2025.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Bumble in $1bn takeover talks

    What to watch next

    • Completion of the $1.3 billion deal
    • Changes in Bumble's leadership and operations
    • Impact on Bumble's user engagement and market position
    Sources used for this update (14)
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    2. gizmodo.com — Gizmodo | The Future Is Here
    3. www.yahoo.com — Yahoo
    4. WSJ — Exclusive | Dating App Bumble in Advanced Talks to Go Private at $1 Billion Valuation
    5. BBC — Bumble shares soar after report dating firm in $1bn takeover talks
    6. Yahoo Finance — Why Bumble Stock Skyrocketed Today
    7. Bloomberg.com — Bumble to Delist in $1.3 Billion Deal With Ithaca Holdings
    8. Business Insider — Bumble is swiping left on the public market — and it has 2 new male CEOs
    9. fortune.com — Hachette’s CEO says AI shortcuts are creating a ‘worse C-suite'
    10. techstory.in — Bumble to Go Private in $1.3 Bn Deal With Ithaca Holdings as Dating App Struggles - TechStory
    11. www.fsm.agency — 10 Films & Limited Series Every Marketer Should Watch - Let's Grow
    12. bumble.com — Bumble | Date, Chat & Meet New People
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