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Bumble operates a social platform fostering connections across dating, friendship, and professional categories. Its core product distinctively empowers women to initiate communication in the dating application, promoting equitable and respectful interactions. The platform utilizes technology to cultivate intentional relationships and enhance user safety, supporting its community in forging healthier digital bonds across its various modes.
Founded in 2014 by Whitney Wolfe Herd, Bumble arose from the insight that online interaction dynamics often disadvantaged women. Herd's vision led to a platform shifting these norms, granting women agency to make the first move. This foundational principle was designed to cultivate a more respectful and intentional environment for digital connections, building on Herd's prior experience in the social networking space.
Bumble serves a global community seeking diverse connections, romantic or platonic via Bumble BFF. The company's long-term vision is to be the most trusted destination for finding love and building meaningful relationships. It continually develops its platform and policies to deepen human connection, ensuring authentic, welcoming experiences for its expansive and diverse user base.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2021 | Hiber | $15.0M Series A | EQT Ventures | 468 Capital, BoxOne Ventures, Embedded Capital, Join Capital, Luminar Ventures, OMERS Ventures, Kelly Ford, Lucas Cranach, Oliver Roskopf, Philipp Kloeckner, Roland Grenke, CMT Digital, Konvoy Ventures, Sybo |
| Aug 1, 2020 | Hiber | $2.0M Seed | — | Luminar Ventures, GFR Fund, Konvoy Ventures, Rasmussen, Mathias Gredal Nørvig, Wild Sloths |