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Bumble bought for $1.3bn in 'bet on the future of humanity'

Published October 13, 2026 11:59 am • Updated October 13, 2026 11:59 am •
Bumble bought for $1.3bn in 'bet on the future of humanity'
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The dating app which recently ditched its "women-first" chat rule has been bought by an investment firm.

The dating app which recently ditched its "women-first" chat rule has been bought by an investment firm.

Source: BBC News US & Canada — Original report ↗

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Original source: BBC News US & Canada ↗