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

Published October 12, 2026 9:36 pm • Updated October 13, 2026 12:02 pm •
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.

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