Hinge, Inc. develops applications for mobile, Internet, and social platforms. The company’s applications allow users to meet people in their social circles; browse Facebook-validated profiles, photos, and full names; and review friends in common, interests, religion, and other details. Hinge, Inc. was formerly known as Cleod9, Inc. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in New York, New York. As of June 20, 2018, Hinge, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Match Group, Inc.