Oct 13, 2026Business Technology109 words1 min read

Dating App Bumble Sold for $1.3bn

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Bumble is a popular dating app. People use it to meet new people online.

An investment firm has bought Bumble. The firm paid $1.3 billion for the app.

The firm said the deal is a 'bet on the future of humanity'. This means they believe people will keep looking for love.

Bumble changed a rule not long ago. The app used to make women send the first message. Now, this rule is gone.

Bumble started in 2014. It became famous because women had to message first. Many people liked this idea.

The new owners want Bumble to grow. They think dating apps are important for the future.

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1. What is Bumble?

2. How much did the investment firm pay for Bumble?

3. True or False: Bumble still makes women message first.

1. A dating app 2. $1.3 billion 3. False

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Bumble is a popular _____ app.

An investment firm has _____ Bumble.

The firm paid $1.3 _____ for the app.

The firm said the deal is a 'bet on the future of _____'.

Bumble _____ a rule not long ago.

The app used to make women send the first _____.

Now, this rule is _____.

Bumble started in _____.

The new owners want Bumble to _____.

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