Category: All Acquisitions

Hello Group Acquires Majority Stake in Inner Circle

Posted on November 2, 2026
Hello Group Inner Circle

OPW – Hello Group has acquired a majority stake in Inner Circle, the Amsterdam-based dating app with nearly 9 million members worldwide. Inner Circle will continue operating independently from Amsterdam under its existing brand, with Hello Group supporting its international expansion. The acquisition strengthens Hello Group’s presence in Europe and Latin America and adds Inner Circle to a dating portfolio that includes happn, Tantan and Coffee Meets Bagel Worldwide. Financial terms were not disclosed.

See full article at GDI

French Social Events Company Dixner Acquires Singles Events Business CrushParty

Posted on October 9, 2026
Dixner & Crush Party event

LINKEDIN – French social events company Dixner has acquired CrushParty. The company organises in-person events where singles can meet. Dixner launched three years ago with dinners that bring ten strangers together and has since attracted 100,000 registered users. The acquisition will lead to Dixner Crush, a new series of singles-only events. Dixner will continue running its existing dinners, parties and workshops. CrushParty founders Charlotte Werba, Lucie Le Cadre and Romain Nibourel will join the company as investors.

See full article at LinkedIn

Perry Street Software Acquires Bear Dating App Growlr From The Meet Group

Posted on October 6, 2026
Growlr dating app

SCHWULISSIMO – Perry Street Software, the company behind Scruff and Jack’d, has acquired gay bear dating app Growlr from The Meet Group. Financial terms were not disclosed. PSS plans to invest millions in the app, with a redesigned version due in early 2027. Updates will include new profiles, chat and video features, stronger action against bots, and the return of Flashes. The company will also expand Growlr’s presence at bear events and launch a clothing collection. Growlr says it has ~500K daily users.

See full article at Schwulissimo

CatholicMatch Acquires Brazil’s Ágape Dating App

Posted on October 2, 2026
CatholicMatch acquired Agapeš

LINKEDIN – CatholicMatch has acquired Ágape, a Brazilian dating app for Catholic singles. Launched in 2023, Ágape combines dating with Catholic content about relationships, vocation, and marriage. CatholicMatch plans to use its technology and resources to expand the app in Brazil. Financial terms were not disclosed.

See full article at LinkedIn

Grindr to Acquire PrEP Provider Freddie for $250 Million

Posted on October 1, 2026
Grindr acquires Freddie

PRESS RELEASE – Grindr has agreed to acquire PurposeMed, the parent company of HIV-prevention telehealth provider Freddie, for $250 million. The deal includes $190M in cash and $60M in Grindr shares, with a further $70M tied to performance targets. Freddie has served ~55K patients across Canada and the US and expects 2026 revenue of ~$80M and adjusted EBITDA above $10M. Grindr plans to integrate Freddie into its app, allowing users to access PrEP consultations, testing, prescriptions and medication delivery. The deal is expected to close in Q4 of 2026.

See full article at BusinessWire

Wedknott Acquires Majority Stake in Aurezia Events

Posted on August 14, 2026
WedKnott

DNA – Indian matchmaking platform Wedknott has acquired a majority stake in wedding planner Aurezia Events. The deal allows Wedknott to support families from matchmaking through wedding planning. India celebrates ~10M weddings a year, an economy estimated at $130B (Rs 11 lakh crore) annually.

See full article at DNA

Arya Acquires Couples App Flamme

Posted on July 21, 2026
Flamme and Arya

BUSINESS INSIDER – Relationship wellness startup Arya has acquired couples app Flamme, which has ~200K users. The apps will remain separate while Arya adds its AI-powered subscriptions, coaching, and e-commerce tools. The deal is Arya’s first acquisition following its recent $21M funding round and marks the start of its strategy to acquire more relationship and women’s health apps.

See full article at Business Insider

Dating App FRNDS of FRNDS Acquired by Steven Macecevic

Posted on March 18, 2026
FRNDS of FRNDS

OPW – FRNDS of FRNDS, a college-focused dating app that matches users through mutual friends in their contacts rather than strangers, has been acquired by dating industry entrepreneur Steven Macecevic (founder of Datefit); terms of the deal were not disclosed. The app launched just 9 months ago, and has already grown to ~100K users with a network of ~17M contacts. Under Macecevic’s leadership, the company will push for rapid growth by increasing targeted marketing across major U.S. college campuses.

DUA AG Acquires Gen Z Dating App IRLY

Posted on February 12, 2026
Dua.com acquired irly

VANCOUVER TECH JOURNAL – Switzerland-based DUA AG has acquired the IRLY (I Really Like You) brand, including its trademark and IP, in an all-cash asset deal. Founded in Vancouver by Connor Rose, Laura Rollock, and Cameron Dallas, IRLY positioned itself as a Gen Z, personality-first alternative to swipe-based dating apps. The acquisition adds IRLY to DUA AG’s growing portfolio, which includes Albanian dating app dua.com (2019) and hyper-local platform Spotted.de (acquired 2022), as the group expands its niche, youth-focused dating brands.

See full article at Vancouver Tech Journal

Info Edge Fully Acquires Aisle for ₹5.5 Crore ($620K)

Posted on November 17, 2025
Logos of Info Edge, Jeevansathi, and Aisle with a heart symbol above the Aisle logo.

SCANX – Info Edge’s subsidiary Jeevansathi Internet Services has bought the remaining 3.65% stake in Aisle Network Pvt. Ltd. for ₹5.5 crore ($620K), making Aisle a wholly-owned subsidiary. The deal includes 1,279 equity shares and ends prior seller arrangements. Aisle runs Indian dating apps Aisle, Anbe, Arike, Neetho, and Jalebi. Financially, it reported a turnover of ₹39.62 crore ($4.5M), loss of ₹17.8 crore ($2M), and net worth of ₹20.86 crore ($2.4M).

See full article at ScanX