Category: Double

M14 Acquires Double

Posted on November 22, 2016

M14 double logosBQ – Nov 22 – M14 Industries, the white label platform used to power niche dating apps, has acquired London-based dating platform Double, which shot to fame in 2015 after a successful Dragon's Den appearance. Double is a dating app which encourages users to find a friend, and look for double dates. The app has secured a £75k investment from Moonpig founder Nick Jenkins on the BBC show Dragon's Den in 2015. Under the terms of this deal, the value of which is undisclosed, the Double founders will exit the business.

by Suzy Jackson
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“Double” Dating App Raised More Funds From Michael Birch

Posted on December 30, 2015

Double logoSCOTSMAN – Dec 28 – The trio behind Double secured a £75K investment from Moonpig entrepreneur Nick Jenkins on the BBC show and have now joined the Entrepreneurial Spark (ESpark) accelerator programme. They will be moving into ESpark's Edinburgh "hatchery". Along with Jenkins, the team has also secured investment from Michael Birch, founder of social network Bebo.

by Gareth Mackie
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“Double” Dating App Co-founders Said Yes To £75K For 15% Of Their Company

Posted on December 27, 2015

DragonsdenBBC – Dec 27 – Gary McDonagh, Loren Gould and Ben Greenock, co-founders of dating app Double, dressed in heart printed suits to pitch their group dating idea to investors in today's Dragon's Den episode. The location based dating app allows two friends to search for other pairs to arrange a double date. The trio was looking for £75K investment in return for a 10% stake in the business. They accepted £75K for a 15% stake in the business from Nick Jenkins. Congrats!

by Emma Powell
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Double Sends Users On A Double Date With Facebook Friends

Posted on February 10, 2015

Double logoREUTERS – Feb 10 – UK dating site Double pairs up two Facebook friends to go on a joint date with two other friends they meet through the website's local network. Starting in London, Double plans to expand in cities across Britain, before looking to the US and worldwide.

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Dating Becomes Social With New App Double

Posted on August 13, 2014

Double dating appOPW – Aug 13 – Location based double dating app aims to make dating more fun, less awkward and safer as people go on dates with friends rather than alone or with random groups. The app links with Facebook profiles so users can invite friends to become their ‘Doubler’. Users will then see the joint profiles of other ‘Doublers’ nearby and can swipe right if they like what they see or left if not. Double will launch in Autumn 2014 and will be available as a free download from the Apple App Store.