WALL STREET JOURNAL – The $5B dating app industry is largely dominated by Match Group. But downloads across the industry are falling. Here’s how some apps are shifting to stay competitive, with features that go beyond just dating. Video featuring Mark Brooks, CEO of Courtland Brooks; Shahzad Younas, CEO of Muzz; George Arison, CEO of Grindr; and Whitney Wolfe Herd, Founder of Bumble.
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YOUTUBE – Muzz has launched Muzz Social, a social media platform made by Muslims for Muslims. Features include anonymous posting for sensitive topics, women-only and men-only groups, and a safe space representing Muslim values. The platform encourages freedom of speech on important topics within the Muslim community, with a 24-hour support team ensuring a respectful and halal experience.
LINKEDIN – Muzz recently celebrated reaching 10M members, a significant milestone for the first Muslim-centric dating app The journey included rejecting a $39M acquisition offer, enduring lawsuits, raising $9M from investors, and making substantial charitable donations exceeding $1.2M. Despite opportunities for grand celebrations, the team opted for a simple cake with sparklers, reflecting their lean approach.
LINKEDIN – Muzz, a UK-based dating app for Muslims, is set to host singles speed dating events in the United States and Canada next month, coinciding with major events like RIS in Toronto and MAS-ICNA in Chicago. Each event is expected to attract over 300 singles, maintaining a gender-balanced atmosphere.
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OPW – Match Group has recently dropped its patent infringement lawsuit against Muslim dating app Muzz. Match Group filed a lawsuit against Muzz on March 23, 2023, in Texas, USA. In its complaint, Match Group alleged that Muzz infringed on its U.S. Patent No. 11,513,666. After discussions between the two companies, Muzz made changes to its app's functionality, which led Match Group to drop the case, stating it no longer believes Muzz's app infringes on its patent. Muzz responded by asserting that the lawsuit should not have been filed in the first place and hinted that Match Group's patent might be invalid. The dismissal of the lawsuit allows Muzz to continue operations without legal uncertainties.
NEW YORK TIMES – ~250 Muslims have gathered at a halal Italian restaurant in Brooklyn for a singles dating event hosted by Muzz, a London-based Muslim dating app with 8M users worldwide. The event provided an environment for young Muslims to meet potential partners while respecting their faith, culture, traditions, and family values. Attendees received color-coded stickers to facilitate introductions, with the ultimate goal of helping them "meet the one." Muzz, founded in 2011, claims to have facilitated marriages for 400K couples. The company has hosted similar events in other North American cities, including Toronto, Jersey City, New York, and Baltimore, as well as in London and Dubai.
MUZZ – 1K single Muslims came together for a speed dating event celebrating the launch of Muzz's Muslim Speed Dating feature.
