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    Chunkr's Bet: Privacy Over Algorithms in Gay Dating

    Chunkr's Bet: Privacy Over Algorithms in Gay Dating

    Solo developer Justin launched Chunkr in April 2025, reaching 1,500 iOS users shortly after debut with Android version p…

    Friday 22nd May (2 days ago) · 1 min readRead →
    Financial & Investor
    Tinder's Pickleball Pivot: Innovation or Desperation?

    Tinder's Pickleball Pivot: Innovation or Desperation?

    Tinder is hosting in-person events across Los Angeles, including pickleball matches, art classes, and silent discos, as …

    Thursday 21st May (3 days ago) · 1 min readRead →
    Financial & Investor
    ateam's 11-Minute Limit: A Bold Bet Against Dating's Engagement Economy

    ateam's 11-Minute Limit: A Bold Bet Against Dating's Engagement Economy

    ateam launched in New York with an 11-minute daily usage cap and partnerships with 15 fitness studios including SoulCycl…

    Thursday 21st May (3 days ago) · 1 min readRead →
    Technology & AI Lab
    CMB's 70% Verification Uptake: A Trust Shift or User Fatigue?

    CMB's 70% Verification Uptake: A Trust Shift or User Fatigue?

    70% of Coffee Meets Bagel active users completed AI-powered video selfie verification within the first month of rollout …

    Wednesday 20th May (4 days ago) · 1 min readRead →
    Community & Directory
    Hinge's $200K French Gamble: Community Aid or Brand Play?

    Hinge's $200K French Gamble: Community Aid or Brand Play?

    Hinge has donated $2.3M globally through its One More Hour programme since launching in the US in 2024 62% of French Gen…

    Wednesday 20th May (4 days ago) · 1 min readRead →
    Financial & Investor
    Grindr's $130M Quarter: Monopoly Power or Lasting Moat?

    Grindr's $130M Quarter: Monopoly Power or Lasting Moat?

    Grindr reported $130 million in Q1 revenue, up 38% year-on-year, and raised full-year guidance to $535 million Average p…

    Wednesday 20th May (4 days ago) · 1 min readRead →
    Regulatory Monitor
    Canada's Fraud Reality Check: Dating Apps Fight the Wrong Battle

    Canada's Fraud Reality Check: Dating Apps Fight the Wrong Battle

    More than 25% of fraudulent payment cases in Canada involve stolen credit cards and unauthorised charges—32% higher than…

    Wednesday 20th May (4 days ago) · 1 min readRead →
    Financial & Investor
    Tinder's Astrology Mode: A Quick Fix for a Deeper Engagement Problem

    Tinder's Astrology Mode: A Quick Fix for a Deeper Engagement Problem

    Tinder Canada's Astrology Mode campaign generated over 770,000 influencer impressions and more than 24,000 engagements i…

    Tuesday 19th May (5 days ago) · 1 min readRead →
    Data & Analytics
    Tinder's Authenticity Paradox: Gen Z Wants Real, But Revenue Demands Swipe

    Tinder's Authenticity Paradox: Gen Z Wants Real, But Revenue Demands Swipe

    64% of young singles say emotional honesty is what dating needs most, whilst 73% report feeling a stronger connection wh…

    Tuesday 19th May (5 days ago) · 1 min readRead →
    Financial & Investor
    Gen Z's Dating App Disengagement: A Product or Profit Problem?

    Gen Z's Dating App Disengagement: A Product or Profit Problem?

    79% of US Gen Z respondents reported avoiding regular use of dating apps according to a 2023 Axios study Match Group rep…

    Tuesday 19th May (5 days ago) · 1 min readRead →
    Data & Analytics
    Dating Apps' Gender Cost Gap: A £40 Per Date Problem

    Dating Apps' Gender Cost Gap: A £40 Per Date Problem

    Men on major dating platforms pay up to £40 per date — five times what women pay for identical subscriptions Male users …

    Monday 18th May (6 days ago) · 1 min readRead →
    Financial & Investor
    Match Group's 'Tindership' Revival: A Strategic Bet on Gen Z Relevance

    Match Group's 'Tindership' Revival: A Strategic Bet on Gen Z Relevance

    More than 30,000 people applied for 27 internship positions at Match Group, producing a 0.09% acceptance rate The share …

    Monday 18th May (6 days ago) · 1 min readRead →