--- title: "ParshipMeet Group — Dating Platform | DII" description: "Prosus-owned dating giant founded 2001 combining Parship, eHarmony, ElitePartner, MeetMe, LOVOO. Major European consolidator and market leader." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "ParshipMeet Group", "url": "https://www.datingindustryinsights.com/companies/parshipmeet-group", "description": "\"\"ParshipMeet Group was formed in September 2020 following Parship Group's completion of The Meet Group acquisition, creating one of the world's largest online dating platforms through the combination of ProSiebenSat.1's traditional matchmaking brands and General Atlantic's investment capital. The company operates a highly resilient dual-revenue-model business structure: matchmaking services (eharmony, Parship, ElitePartner) monetize through premium subscriptions and scientific compatibility matching, while social dating apps (MeetMe, LOVOO, Tagged, Skout, GROWLr) generate revenue through freemium features, video monetization, in-app purchases, and advertising.\n\nParshipMeet Group's geographic and demographic diversity represents a key competitive advantage, offering both algorithm-driven premium matchmaking for users seeking long-term relationships and social discovery platforms for younger audiences seeking casual connections and community engagement. The combined entity operates with pro-forma LTM revenues of approximately EUR 451 million and pro-forma LTM adjusted EBITDA of approximately EUR 95 million as of H1 2020, demonstrating strong profitability metrics across diverse revenue streams.\n\nThe acquisition integrated proven M&A capabilities, as evidenced by the prior successful acquisition and integration of eharmony, a US matchmaking pioneer that provided critical market penetration in the attractive North American dating sector. This platform encompasses 11 distinct dating brands serving users across the full spectrum of relationship-seeking behaviors, from long-term commitment-focused matchmaking to casual social dating and entertainment. 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The company operates a highly resilient dual-revenue-model business structure: matchmaking services (eharmony, Parship, ElitePartner) monetize through premium subscriptions and scientific compatibility matching, while social dating apps (MeetMe, LOVOO, Tagged, Skout, GROWLr) generate revenue through freemium features, video monetization, in-app purchases, and advertising. ParshipMeet Group's geographic and demographic diversity represents a key competitive advantage, offering both algorithm-driven premium matchmaking for users seeking long-term relationships and social discovery platforms for younger audiences seeking casual connections and community engagement. The combined entity operates with pro-forma LTM revenues of approximately EUR 451 million and pro-forma LTM adjusted EBITDA of approximately EUR 95 million as of H1 2020, demonstrating strong profitability metrics across diverse revenue streams. The acquisition integrated proven M&A capabilities, as evidenced by the prior successful acquisition and integration of eharmony, a US matchmaking pioneer that provided critical market penetration in the attractive North American dating sector. This platform encompasses 11 distinct dating brands serving users across the full spectrum of relationship-seeking behaviors, from long-term commitment-focused matchmaking to casual social dating and entertainment. ParshipMeet Group's strategic positioning leverages strong European market presence combined with essential North American footprint to compete effectively against larger incumbents while maintaining premium brand positioning and scientific matching methodologies."" Germany Founded 2001 [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/parshipmeet/) [![Gareth Mandel headshot](https://wljexrfnabxcmtcyztnv.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/profile-images/6664ffd0-bb62-43db-9ffb-27ac05905bc1.jpg) Gareth Mandel COO & Managing Director ](/people/gareth-mandel)[![Henning Rönneberg headshot](https://wljexrfnabxcmtcyztnv.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/profile-images/c1135333-24b3-4be4-a241-4e45e3e664f0.jpg) Henning Rönneberg Former CFO & COO ](/people/henning-ronneberg)[![Marc Schachtel headshot](https://wljexrfnabxcmtcyztnv.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/profile-images/a726b413-b7be-46b8-ba25-9860bd7cf5cb.jpg) Marc Schachtel Former CEO ](/people/marc-schachtel)[![Geoff Cook headshot](https://wljexrfnabxcmtcyztnv.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/profile-images/9f6b6806-57d1-4b8d-a431-96167113c338.jpg) Geoff Cook Co-Founder, The Meet Group ](/people/geoff-cook)[View all (8) →](#executives)[View all (8) →](#executives) [Products](#products)[News Coverage](#coverage) ## ParshipMeet Group Products [ ![eHarmony logo](https://img.logo.dev/eharmony.com?token=pk_K6hdbPRcTQSnsRNEiZ-Ymg&size=96&format=png&fallback=monogram) ### eHarmony Dating App Compatibility-focused dating platform using in-depth personality matching. USA Est. 2000 ](/products/eharmony-app)[ ![LOVOO logo](https://img.logo.dev/name/LOVOO?token=pk_K6hdbPRcTQSnsRNEiZ-Ymg&size=96&format=png&fallback=monogram) ### LOVOO Dating App German dating app with ~5M MAU, acquired by The Meet Group in 2017 for $70M. Now part of ParshipMeet Group portfolio. Germany Est. 2011 ](/products/lovoo-app)[ ![MeetMe logo](https://img.logo.dev/name/MeetMe?token=pk_K6hdbPRcTQSnsRNEiZ-Ymg&size=96&format=png&fallback=monogram) ### MeetMe Dating App Live streaming and social discovery platform. USA Est. 2005 ](/products/meetme)[ ![Parship logo](https://img.logo.dev/name/Parship?token=pk_K6hdbPRcTQSnsRNEiZ-Ymg&size=96&format=png&fallback=monogram) ### Parship Dating App Premium matchmaking platform for serious relationships, flagship brand of ParshipMeet Group. Market leader in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Germany Est. 2001 ](/products/parship-app)[ ![Tagged logo](https://img.logo.dev/name/Tagged?token=pk_K6hdbPRcTQSnsRNEiZ-Ymg&size=96&format=png&fallback=monogram) ### Tagged Dating App Social dating and entertainment app focused on social connections and livestreaming video. Part of The Meet Group, owned by ParshipMeet Group. USA Est. 2004 ](/products/tagged-app) ## ParshipMeet Group Key People [![Gareth Mandel headshot](https://wljexrfnabxcmtcyztnv.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/profile-images/6664ffd0-bb62-43db-9ffb-27ac05905bc1.jpg) Gareth Mandel COO & Managing Director ](/people/gareth-mandel)[![Henning Rönneberg headshot](https://wljexrfnabxcmtcyztnv.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/profile-images/c1135333-24b3-4be4-a241-4e45e3e664f0.jpg) Henning Rönneberg Former CFO & COO ](/people/henning-ronneberg)[![Marc Schachtel headshot](https://wljexrfnabxcmtcyztnv.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/profile-images/a726b413-b7be-46b8-ba25-9860bd7cf5cb.jpg) Marc Schachtel Former CEO ](/people/marc-schachtel)[![Geoff Cook headshot](https://wljexrfnabxcmtcyztnv.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/profile-images/9f6b6806-57d1-4b8d-a431-96167113c338.jpg) Geoff Cook Co-Founder, The Meet Group ](/people/geoff-cook)[ MG Matthew Gain Chief Executive Officer ](/people/matthew-gain)[![Grant Langston headshot](https://wljexrfnabxcmtcyztnv.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/profile-images/8e5e1204-bc75-4930-8742-d84e50f7d334.jpg) Grant Langston Former CEO ](/people/grant-langston)[![Stefan Schulze headshot](https://wljexrfnabxcmtcyztnv.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/profile-images/b6f0c1f8-76b5-4d43-b2e4-f805e77b3fca.png) Stefan Schulze CFO, Dating North America ](/people/stefan-schulze)[![Tim Schiffers headshot](https://wljexrfnabxcmtcyztnv.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/profile-images/688decc0-e99f-41f3-b6d7-de4466ef5ded.jpg) Tim Schiffers Former CEO ](/people/tim-schiffers) ## Latest ParshipMeet Group News [View all coverage →](/news?company=parshipmeet-group) [ ### ParshipMeet's CFO Hire: A Survival Strategy, Not a Growth Plan ParshipMeet Group appoints Justin Zinck, former HelloFresh Senior Director Finance, as CFO from February 2026 Match Group's market capitalisation has halved since 2021 as the dating industry undergoes… Financial & Investor 5 Feb 2026 ](/news/parshipmeet-group-appoints-justin-zinck)[ ### ProSieben's Dating Exit: A Test for Europe's Premium Market MediaForEurope's €1.8bn takeover of ProSiebenSat.1 has triggered the sale of ParshipMeet Group, which operates dating brands across 25 countries ParshipMeet Group generated €242M in revenue during 202… Financial & Investor 23 Oct 2025 ](/news/prosevensat1-plans-sale-dating-platforms)[ ### Google's Dating Ad Shift: A Revenue Play with Hidden Boundaries Google has narrowed geographic restrictions on dating and companionship ads to just 17 countries, potentially opening dozens of new markets for Match Group and Bumble Match Group's marketing spend hit… Financial & Investor 18 Aug 2025 ](/news/google-reduces-geographical-restrictions-dating)[ ### ParshipMeet's New CEO Signals Shift: Content Over Matches? 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