# The Week in Dating Business: November 5 to November 11, 2026

_Grindr raises its outlook and launches a $120 tier, Bumble files a quiet 10-Q on its way private, Turkey blocks OkCupid and Feeld, Pure claims a $220 million run rate, and prosecutors chase romance-scam crypto._

Source: https://highintentmedia.com/news/week-in-dating-business-2026-11-12
Author: High Intent Newsroom
Published: 2026-11-11T23:00:00+00:00
Last updated: 2026-11-10T14:57:54.982674+00:00
Category: The Data

## Summary

Grindr guides 2027 to at least $705 million, Bumble's revenue falls 16% ahead of its sale, a Turkish court blocks nine dating apps, and Pure says it is running at $220 million.

## Key takeaways

- Grindr's Q3 revenue rose 22% to $141.4 million; it guided 2027 to at least $705 million and launched a $120-a-month Edge tier.
- Bumble's 10-Q shows Q3 revenue down 15.9% to $207.1 million ahead of its $6.05-a-share sale to Ithaca Holdings.
- A Turkish court blocked nine dating platforms, including OkCupid and Feeld, without public grounds.
- Pure says its revenue run rate reached $220 million, up from $100 million in annual revenue announced in January.
- Federal prosecutors in Massachusetts filed to forfeit 456,602 USDT tied to romance scams that began on dating sites.
- Kelleher International named Jennifer Wills sole CEO and plans a matchmaking intelligence platform in 2027.

The second half of earnings season showed the category splitting further. Grindr grew revenue 22%, raised its 2026 outlook, guided 2027 to at least $705 million and opened early access to Edge, a $120-a-month tier capped at 1% of users, while Bumble filed its 10-Q without a call, showing revenue down 15.9% as its sale to Ithaca Holdings moves toward closing. Growth also showed up away from the big swipe apps: Pure says its run rate has reached $220 million, and Kelleher International named a sole CEO and plans a matchmaking intelligence platform for 2027. On policy and safety, a Turkish court blocked nine dating apps, including OkCupid and Feeld, and federal prosecutors moved to seize $456,602 in crypto from romance scams that began on dating sites.

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