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The Meet Group builds and manages a suite of mobile apps that help people connect for chats, friendships, dates, or marriages. It runs social‑and dating‑focused apps to connect a global audience of users in real time on mobile devices. The platform uses data science to keep users engaged and to tailor experiences, and it monetizes through a freemium model: free basic features with paid in‑app purchases and premium subscriptions, plus advertising that delivers hundreds of millions of daily ad impressions. The company differentiates itself through its combination of a diversified app portfolio, large daily active user base, and a data‑driven approach that sustains active, global engagement. The goal is to grow a connected global community while generating revenue from freemium features and advertising.
About The Meet Group
Industries
Data & Analytics
Consumer Software
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$506.5M
Headquarters
New Hope, Minnesota
Founded
2015
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Tumblr global rollout expands Livebox B2B partnerships and creator monetization.
- Tech Coalition membership with Google, Apple, Bumble strengthens trust and safety.
- AI face verification and iOS device checks reduce bad actors, boost retention.
What critics are saying
- Match Group's Plenty of Fish Blind Date directly competes with NextDate.
- Bumble's superior safety features erode Tagged and hi5 user bases.
- Post-acquisition integration failures and leadership exodus dilute livestreaming innovation.
What makes The Meet Group unique
- Livebox powers livestreaming for seven top-25 US social apps globally.
- Video in-app purchases generate over 50% of revenue across portfolio.
- 1.1 billion monthly video minutes and 70 million daily chats drive engagement.
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Funding
Total Funding
$506.5M
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
3 Rounds
Benefits
Competitive salary
Company sponsored events
Gym membership
Insurance
401k matching
Quarterly hackathons
PTO
Free food
Generous paid parental bonding and maternity leave
Paid day off for your birthday
Employee discount opportunities
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 1%1 year growth
↑ 1%2 year growth
↓ -13%Microblogging platform Tumblr has launched a livestreaming solution through a partnership with The Meet Group in a push to video to gain new users and advertisers.
NEW HOPE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Meet Group, a top provider of livestreaming video and creator economy solutions, today announced that Tumblr, a microblogging and social networking website, has chosen Livebox as its video livestreaming and content provider. Live has been rolled out to Tumblr’s U.S. users, with global rollout planned.With more minutes of video content produced through Livebox per day than Netflix has in its catalog1, Livebox has become a leader in integrated livestreaming video and creator economy solutions. Livebox currently enables livestreaming video for seven of the top grossing 25 social networking apps in the US2, along with The Meet Group’s portfolio of owned and operated mobile apps and services. The Meet Group represents the Video segment of ParshipMeet Group, an international leader in Dating and Video.“We’re curious to see how Tumblr’s overflowing creativity will blossom now that users have access to native live streaming. Our creators are multi-modal and this is a new color in their palette,” said Matt Mullenweg, founder and CEO of Tumblr's parent company Automattic.“We are excited to add Tumblr to our growing portfolio of Livebox partners,” said Geoff Cook, CEO and co-founder of The Meet Group
NEW HOPE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Meet Group, a top provider of livestreaming video and creator economy solutions, announced today the company will join the Tech Coalition, a global alliance working to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse online. Members include major tech companies like Google, Apple, Bumble, and Pinterest.“At The Meet Group, we are dedicated to providing an environment where our members can connect and interact safely,” said Geoff Cook, co-founder and CEO of The Meet Group. “Our commitment to improving online safety extends beyond our own apps. The Tech Coalition is committed to creating a safer digital world for children and we are honored to be part of that mission. We look forward to collaborating with global tech leaders to combat the online sexual abuse and exploitation of minors.”“With each member that joins the Coalition, we increase our ability to drive collaborative and coordinated action to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse online,” said Sean Litton of the Tech Coalition. “The Meet Group brings a great perspective that includes a mix of building Trust Safety solutions for both dating services, as well as for live video and creator economies.”As part of its comprehensive safety solution, The Meet Group moderates millions of minutes of video broadcast everyday
Tim successfully completed the merger of Parship Group with The Meet Group and is moving on to new challenges outside the organization.
Geoff Cook is co-founder of The Meet Group, which was acquired by Parship Group last year, and developed The Meet Group into a leading provider of innovative and interactive live video apps.
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About The Meet Group
Industries
Data & Analytics
Consumer Software
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$506.5M
Headquarters
New Hope, Minnesota
Founded
2015
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