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Grindr Inc. (GRND) is a global social networking platform primarily serving the LGBTQ community, with a focus on gay and bisexual men. Operating in over 190 countries and territories, Grindr connects users for various purposes, including casual dating, long-term relationships, community building, and professional networking. The company offers a mobile application and web-based platform with both free and premium subscription services, as well as advertising opportunities for businesses targeting the LGBTQ demographic.
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Direct Revenue - Generates income through subscription services and a la carte add-ons, offering premium features such as Grindr XTRA and Grindr Unlimited to enhance user experience.
- Grindr XTRA - Provides additional controls and features for users seeking an upgraded experience.
- Grindr Unlimited - Offers advanced features, including unlimited profile views and enhanced privacy options.
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Indirect Revenue - Earns revenue from advertising, including programmatic ads and brand partnerships, targeting the LGBTQ community across industries like healthcare, entertainment, and travel.
| Name | Position | External Roles | Short Bio | |
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George Arison ExecutiveBoard | CEO and Director | None | George Arison has been the CEO and a director of Grindr Inc. since November 2022. He was previously the founder and CEO of Shift Technologies, Inc. and has held various roles at Alphabet Inc.. | View Report → |
Austin "AJ" Balance Executive | Chief Product Officer | None | Austin Balance has been with Grindr since December 2021 as Chief Product Officer. He previously worked at Uber Technologies, Inc. and co-founded Dispatcher, Inc.. | |
Daniel I. Weinstein Executive | Chief Accounting Officer | None | Daniel Weinstein joined Grindr as its Chief Accounting Officer on November 26, 2024. He previously held accounting leadership roles at BuzzFeed, Inc. and MongoDB, Inc.. | |
Vandana Mehta-Krantz Executive | CFO | Non-Executive Board Member at Bungalow Living, Inc. | Vandana Mehta-Krantz has served as the CFO of Grindr Inc. since November 2022. She has extensive experience in financial leadership roles, including at Disney Streaming Services and Masterclass. | |
Daniel Brooks Baer Board | Director | Senior Vice President for Policy Research at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace | Daniel Brooks Baer has served as a director since November 2022. He has a background in diplomacy and policy research. | |
G. Raymond Zage, III Board | Director | CEO of Tiga Investments Pte. Ltd.; Board Member of EDBI Pte Ltd, Whitehaven Coal Limited, Toshiba Corporation, PT Lippo Karawaci Tbk | G. Raymond Zage, III has been a director since November 2022. He has nearly three decades of investment experience. | |
Gary I. Horowitz Board | Director | General Counsel at Integrum Holdings, LP | Gary I. Horowitz has been a director since November 2022. He has extensive legal experience, having been a partner at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. | |
J. Michael Gearon, Jr. Board | Director | Founder, Chairman, and CEO of 28th Street Ventures, LLC | J. Michael Gearon, Jr. has been a director since November 2022. He is a pioneer in the cell tower industry and has established multiple successful businesses. | |
James Fu Bin Lu Board | Chairperson of the Board | Director at Fusion Media Limited, Global Commerce Technology Limited, TuSimple Holdings, Inc.; Managing Partner at Joffre Capital | James Fu Bin Lu has been the Chairperson of the Board since November 2022. He has extensive experience in leadership roles and the social network industry. | |
Meghan Stabler Board | Director | Senior Vice President at BigCommerce Pty Ltd.; Board Member at Kaleido Health Solutions, Inc., Democratic Majority for Israel, Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Meghan Stabler has been a director since November 2022. She is known for her business and marketing expertise and LGBTQ advocacy. | |
Nathan Richardson Board | Director | Partner at Joffre Capital | Nathan Richardson has been a director since November 2022 and serves as Chair of the Audit Committee. He has extensive experience in finance and commerce. |
- "Given that you're shifting certain features from free to paid tiers, like limiting messages in the Explore feature , how are you ensuring this does not alienate your robust free user base or negatively impact user engagement?"
- "You ran a two-week bug bash to address technical debt ; can you elaborate on the remaining technical challenges and how they might affect your ability to innovate and roll out new features promptly?"
- "With strong revenue growth driven by adoption of the Unlimited Weekly tier and better merchandising , how sustainable is this growth, and what plans do you have to maintain or accelerate it in the coming quarters?"
- "As you continue to launch new products like Right Now and Roam , are there opportunities to accelerate investment and timelines, or are there constraints that might limit how quickly you can roll out these features globally?"
- "Given potential disruptions in App Store rankings due to iOS updates , have you seen any impact on user acquisition or engagement from recent iOS updates, and how are you addressing any challenges?"
Notable M&A activity and strategic investments in the past 3 years.
| Company | Year | Details |
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Grindr Group LLC (now Grindr Inc.) | 2022 | In 2022, Tiga Acquisition Corp. executed a two-step merger with Grindr Group LLC, involving the conversion of all Tiga shares and warrants into New Grindr Common Stock, a domestic reorganization (Cayman Islands to Delaware), and the eventual public listing on the NYSE under GRND and GRND.WS. The transaction also included a trust account of $278.76 million and additional private placement warrants to extend the merger deadline, reflecting the strategic business combination and valuation details. |
No recent press releases or 8-K filings found for GRND.