Bumble is swiping left on the public market — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bumble-is-swiping-left-on-the-public-marketContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Bumble to go private in $1.3 billion deal with Ithaca Holdingshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bumble-is-swiping-left-on-the-public-markethttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bumble-is-swiping-left-on-the-public-market#u126442Sat, 17 Oct 2026 01:01:13 +0000Dating 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 mattersBumble, 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, th