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2026
Bumble reportedly in talks to be taken private by Ithaca Holdings for about US$1 billion
Overnight reports said US dating platform Bumble Inc (Nasdaq: BMBL) could be acquired and taken private by Ithaca Holdings for about US$1 billion. The unconfirmed report sent Bumble shares up nearly 50% overnight (Monday) to close at US$3.80, the largest single-day percentage gain in the company's history; its market value was about US$389 million the prior trading day. The potential deal remains at the negotiation stage: neither Bumble nor Ithaca Holdings has formally confirmed the transaction, and the final valuation has not been settled.
2026
Bumble reported in advanced takeover talks with Ithaca Holdings at $1bn valuation
Dating app Bumble is reportedly in advanced takeover talks with technology investment firm Ithaca Holdings in a deal that would value the company at $1bn (£757m). Bumble's shares soared by almost 50% on Monday following the reports, and according to the Wall Street Journal a deal could be announced as early as this week; no deal has been confirmed.
2022
Bumble acquires Fruitz
Bumble said on Monday that it had acquired Fruitz, a European dating app, for an undisclosed sum.
2021
Bumble launches out-of-home campaign in India
Bumble launched an out-of-home campaign across Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai to support its community in navigating dating and encourage women to make the first move.
2021
Bumble and Bloom partner to provide trauma support
Bumble partnered with Bloom to provide complimentary online trauma support to Bumble community members who experience sexual assault or relationship abuse.
2021
Bumble and Safecity partner on digital safety guide
Bumble partnered with Safecity to provide a safety guide intended to help women in India identify, prevent and combat digital abuse.
2021
Bumble prices IPO at $43 per share
Bumble priced its IPO at $43 per share, and the company was scheduled to begin trading the following morning.
2021
Bumble updates terms to prohibit body-shaming
Bumble announced an update to its terms and conditions prohibiting unsolicited derogatory comments about users’ appearance, body shape, size, or health, and said repeated or especially heinous body-shaming could result in a ban.