https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-dating-app-company-bumble-in-advanced-talks-to-go-private-at-1-billion-valuationContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-dating-app-company-bumble-in-advanced-talks-to-go-private-at-1-billion-valuationhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-dating-app-company-bumble-in-advanced-talks-to-go-private-at-1-billion-valuation#u132654Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:26:25 +0000Bumble is in advanced negotiations to be taken private by Ithaca Holdings, a newly formed investment firm. Most sources report the deal values the dating app at roughly $1 billion, though one report cites a $1.3 billion valuation. The news triggered a significant stock rally, with shares increasing between 21% and 50% according to various reports. The potential sale follows a period of slowing growth and a decline in users as Gen Z dating habits shift.Why it mattersThe potential $1 billion valuation represents a significant drop from the company's peak market value. The online dating sect