The Meet Group

The Meet Group, Inc. is a provider of interactive live-streaming solutions that focuses on fostering meaningful connections among users worldwide. The company operates a suite of popular mobile applications, including MeetMe, LOVOO, Skout, Tagged, and Growlr, which collectively engage approximately 2.8 million daily active users. These apps, available on iPhone, Android, and other tablets in various languages, facilitate casual chats, friendships, dates, and even marriages through live video streaming and text-based conversations. In addition to its mobile platforms, The Meet Group operates several websites that enhance user interaction and offer online marketing capabilities, allowing advertisers to reach a global audience with substantial daily ad impressions. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in New Hope, Pennsylvania, The Meet Group became a subsidiary of Parship Group GmbH in 2017, continuing its mission to connect people across more than 100 countries.

Blake Kuhre

Senior Vice President, Corporate Development

3 past transactions

Growlr

Acquisition in 2019
GROWLr is a social networking application specifically designed for gay bears, boasting a membership of over 8 million users globally. The platform enables members to connect by viewing profiles from their local area or around the world, facilitating private messaging, picture sharing, and voice memos. GROWLr also provides comprehensive listings for bear runs and bear bars, along with features for check-ins and notes, enhancing the user experience within the community. The app is available for free, making it accessible for individuals seeking to engage with like-minded members.

Lovoo

Acquisition in 2017
LOVOO GmbH, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Dresden, Germany, alongside an office in Berlin, operates a mobile social discovery application designed to help users connect with others who share similar interests. The app facilitates interaction through features such as chatting, photo and video sharing, and location-based algorithms that enhance user engagement. With millions of active users worldwide, LOVOO serves as a platform for meeting new people in local areas, using functionalities like swiping, matching, and flirting to foster connections. As of 2017, LOVOO GmbH is a subsidiary of The Meet Group, Inc.

if

Acquisition in 2017
if(we), formerly Tagged Inc., is a profitable startup focused on developing social products that foster meaningful connections among individuals, particularly teenagers. Established in 2014 by the team behind Tagged, which launched in 2004, the company continues to grow its successful platforms, Tagged and hi5, while also creating new social networking products for mobile and other key platforms. The company's offerings include features such as user profiles, integrated video, and chat functionalities, enabling users to stay connected with friends and meet new people.
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