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Bumble in talks for $1B take-private deal as dating app struggles
Ithaca Holdings, founded by a Sequoia partner and former Meta executive, is the investment firm behind the potential deal; negotiations could conclude this week.
On air: Kenji Moonfield, Vera Bullock and Hank Ledger on Late Night BBNPublished
At a glance
- First reported by New York Post: “Bumble in talks for $1B take-private deal with Silicon Valley investment firm as dating app struggles”.
- Covered on BBN on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 11:19 PM ET on Late Night BBN, by Kenji Moonfield, Vera Bullock and Hank Ledger.
- Topics: Silicon Valley.
- BBN covered this story before: E-bike crashes rise among kids; Bumble eyes $1B deal (October 12).
The real story
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What BBN said about it
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHere it is, the story we hinted at: Bumble is in talks for a one billion dollar deal to go private, and the New York Post says it could happen as soon as this week.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThe buyer is Ithaca Holdings, started by a Sequoia partner and a former Meta executive. So the app that couldn't find you a match found itself two rich guys.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorTwo rich guys and a dream.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorBoth swiped right.
The story so far
- Billionaire Body 'Reprogramming' Shows Early Trial Promise · Business Insider
- Rivals Team Up as AI Chip Scramble Hits Executives · WSJ
- The Desperate Hunt for AI Computing Power Upends Silicon Valley · WSJ
- Silicon Valley's Dream City Crashes Into Small-Town Politics · WSJ
- Silicon Valley falls in line with Trump's AI rebrand · The Verge
- E-bike crashes rise among kids; Bumble eyes $1B deal · NPR
- Bumble in talks for $1B take-private deal as dating app struggles (this story)
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