Bumble Receives $475M Invests From STORY3 Capital Partners

Peter Comisar, Founder and Managing Partner of STORY3 and former Goldman Sachs Partner, stated, "Bumble has garnered uniquely strong and authentic relationships with its large user base through compelling competitive differentiation anchored in innovative product technology, network scale, distinguished brand name, and female focus. We are honored to serve as a trusted partner to the Company's CEO and founder, Whitney Wolfe Herd, and the broader Bumble team. This investment highlights our long track record of supporting founders and entrepreneurial senior leaders."

Samir Shah, STORY3 Partner, added, "This transaction highlights STORY3's differentiation as an experienced thought-partner to founders and management teams. We are adept at quickly and decisively addressing complex financing requirements through a flexible capital solutions approach and deep sectoral expertise. Bumble has persuasive growth potential empowered by the tipping point of AI, personalization, and authentic human interaction."

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About Bumble

Founded in 2014 by Whitney Wolfe Herd, Bumble Inc. is the parent company of Bumble Date, BFF, and Badoo. It helps people build healthy relationships through dating and friendship features, including Bumble Date for dating and BFF for making new friends based on shared interests. Badoo, founded in 2006, is one of the early pioneers of online and mobile dating.

About STORY3 Capital

Founded in 2017, by Peter Comisar, STORY3 Capital Partners is an alternative investment firm that supports companies using flexible investing and hands on industry expertise. The firm focuses on businesses at the intersection of consumer, commerce, and content, aiming to help create long term value through capital, experience, and strategic relationships.

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