Hornet
In short: Hornet is a social networking and dating app for gay, bisexual and queer men. It launched in 2011, and Christof Wittig was a co-founder. The company also runs Hornet Live, a live-streaming app, and HornetX, a map-based web app. It describes itself as 'the world's leading queer tech company' and says the Hornet app has more than 100 million users worldwide. That figure is self-reported and undated.
Key facts
| Type | Dating platform |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | USA |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Website | hornet.com |
| LinkedIn profile |
People
- Christof Wittig, Co-Founder & CEO
- Victor Sevilla, VP of Marketing
Stories about Hornet
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What does Hornet do?
Hornet is a social networking and dating app for gay, bisexual and queer men. It launched in 2011, and Christof Wittig was a co-founder. The company also runs Hornet Live, a live-streaming app, and HornetX, a map-based web app.
Where is Hornet based?
Hornet is based in USA.
When was Hornet founded?
Hornet was founded in 2011.