Bumble Inc. acquires popular Gen Z dating app Fruitz
AUSTIN, Texas and PARIS, Feb. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bumble Inc. (NASDAQ:BMBL) today announced the acquisition of Fruitz, one of the fastest growing dating apps in Europe. Since its launch in 2017, Fruitz has seen rapid growth across France, Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland, Spain, and Canada. The dating app is particularly popular with Gen Z, a growing segment of online dating consumers. Fruitz was co-founded by Julian Kabab (CEO), Fabrice Bascoulergue (CTO), and Arnaud Ruols (CFO) who have led the app's growth into a significant player in the dating category. The well-known French app encourages open and honest communication of dating intentions through four playful fruit metaph