Bumble Inc.

After years of listening to our community, learning from member feedback, and months of product testing, we’re introducing a new chat experience designed around what our members want in dating today. Our research shows nearly two-thirds of women surveyed on Bumble would prefer men to send the first message, with many saying they want a less pressured way to start conversations. We've also heard that great matches are often lost simply because life gets busy. So, beginning today, anyone in a match can send the first message, with recipients now having up to 72 hours to respond (one of our most requested changes). To encourage more intentional connections, only one opening message can be sent, and conversations only open with a reply. Since 2014, we've put women's experiences at the center of dating. This remains the foundation for every feature we ship and every problem we strive to solve. This update isn't a departure from our founding vision, but rather an evolution of it. We’re committed to reducing friction, helping more matches become conversations, and more conversations turning into IRL dates.

Real dating questions. Real opinions. Real conversations. Bee Line is back with episode two, and this time we're joined by Paige DeSorbo! Known for her unfiltered takes and signature humor, Paige weighs in on some of our audience's biggest modern dating dilemmas – from her foolproof first-date outfit formula to why splitting the bill is a hard no. The result? An honest, entertaining conversation that reflects the way people are really talking about dating today. Bee Line is Bumble's social-first YouTube series, bringing together familiar voices and real dating questions to spark candid conversations about love, relationships, and everything in between. Watch the latest episode now: https://lnkd.in/etb27tAz

Calling all campus connectors and community builders! BFF is officially hiring Campus Marketing Interns! 💛 Know an incoming freshman (Class of 2030) or rising sophomore (Class of 2029) who's passionate about community, marketing, and campus life? Our BFF Campus Marketing Internship is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience while helping students build meaningful friendships on campus. As a BFF Marketing Intern, you'll play a key role in launching and growing BFF on your campus. You'll lead community-building efforts for the Class of 2030 through student outreach, grassroots marketing, and strategic engagement, while providing valuable insights that help shape BFF's campus growth strategy. Internships currently available at: 📍 Alabama 📍 Ole Miss 📍 SMU 📍 TCU 📍 Texas 📍 UNC 📍 USC 📍 UVA 📍 Vanderbilt If this sounds like you (or someone you know), apply through the link below. We'd love to hear from you! 🐝 https://lnkd.in/gTwzPeHc

Modern dating is messy. That’s exactly why we’re talking about it. We’re excited to launch Bee Line, Bumble’s new social-first YouTube series inviting real people to call in with their dilemmas, questions, and unfiltered experiences. Hosted by a rotating lineup of talent, Bee Line creates a space for entertaining and timely conversations about love, dating, relationships, and everything in between. The first episode drops today, featuring comedian, creator, and podcast host Jake Shane. New episodes will continue across YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, connecting us with Gen Z and Millennial daters through the voices they know and trust. At Bumble, we believe meaningful conversations can spark meaningful connections, and Bee Line is designed to do just that. https://lnkd.in/g8r6jFDM #Bumble #BeeLine #DatingCulture #ModernDating #GenZ #Millennials #CreatorPartnerships #SocialFirst #BrandMarketing #Relationships

Today, Bumble is deepening the conversation around connection. We're launching With Love, a new Substack dedicated to thoughtful, honest conversations about dating, friendship, identity, and modern relationships. As audiences increasingly seek deeper, more trusted voices and spaces, With Love brings together creators, experts, and cultural commentators to explore connection through storytelling, lived experience, and expert opinions. We're kicking things off with Tinx, whose first essay explores why Gen Z's aversion to "cringe" may be getting in the way of meaningful connection. Subscribe to With Love to follow along and share your perspective on the power of human connection. 💛 https://lnkd.in/gRNRQQPh #substack #bumbleinc #withlove #realstories

🐝 Please join us in welcoming our Summer 2026 interns to Bumble! This summer, 8 talented engineering interns from UT Austin and Texas A&M will be joining our BumbleTech teams in Austin for “The Hive Experience,” an immersive internship program focused on meaningful work, mentorship, learning, and connection. 💛 Over the next few months, they’ll collaborate on real projects, participate in professional development sessions, connect across teams, and take part in community events and a hackathon-style experience, all culminating in The Hive Finale this August. We’re excited to learn from their fresh perspectives and support them as they grow their careers in tech. Welcome to the Hive, Naomi, Aarushi, Maria, Jonathan, Kloie, Owen, Stella, and Pranav! 🎉 #LifeAtBumble #Internship #Engineering #TechCareers #bumbleinc

A note from our founder 🐝

Dating today can feel complicated, but what if we’ve been looking at it the wrong way? Today, we’re proud to share new research from Bumble x Dr. Arthur Brooks, exploring why modern dating feels harder than ever and what actually leads to lasting love.  A few key insights: 1️⃣ Connection doesn’t happen online alone. Apps can spark introductions, but real bonds are built face-to-face, where our brain’s “love chemistry” fully comes to life. 2️⃣ We’ve over-indexed on compatibility. The strongest relationships aren’t about sameness, but complementarity, where differences create balance and growth. 3️⃣ Anxiety is shaping modern dating. Rising loneliness and social anxiety are making it harder to move from matching to meeting, especially for younger generations. We need to change that. The takeaway? Dating may be complex, but it’s far from impossible. With the right mindset, and a better understanding of the science, it becomes something we can approach with more clarity, confidence, and even joy. At Bumble, we’re committed to building products and experiences that help people move from matching and meeting to meaningful connection. Because falling in love - and staying in love - still matters. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e448fiBK #Bumble #Dating #Love #Relationships #Connection #DatingInsights #ModernDating

We recently hosted a Tech & Tacos event at our Austin office, bringing together 25 engineers from across the local tech community for an evening of learning, conversation, and connection. And some really good food. 🌮 Huge thanks to our speakers, Oscar Padilla and Mario Antonetti, for leading engaging conversations on what’s shaping the future of mobile, AI, and large-scale systems: ➡️ Cross-platform technologies in the age of AI ➡️ Running ML on mobile and its impact on user experience ➡️ On-device AI capabilities and limitations ➡️ Building trust with users when leveraging AI ➡️ What still matters in mobile architecture as AI evolves From fresh tacos and churros to deep technical Q&A, the night was a reminder of something we’ve all been missing: engineers reconnecting face-to-face and sparking conversations that just don’t happen on Zoom. Events like these help us stay close to our community, share perspectives, and learn from one another as we build technology that people rely on every day. Thanks to everyone who joined us in Austin, we’re looking forward to the next one! If you’re excited about building at the intersection of mobile and AI, we're hiring across engineering and we’d love to hear from you. https://lnkd.in/eQsVRqa6 #Bumble #TechAndTacos #AustinTech #WomenInTech #MobileEngineering #AI #MachineLearning #TechCommunity #Hiring #EngineeringJobs

At Bumble, we show up for our people, celebrating their impact, championing their growth, and recognizing the talent that moves our business and our community forward. 💛 This week, we’re celebrating two incredible leaders on our team: 👏 Annie Thompson for being named to BizBash’s 2026 40 Under 40 list 👏 Rosanna Morby for being recognized in PRWeek UK’s 2026 Power Book, Top 10 in Social Media & Apps These honors spotlight leaders shaping the future of experiential, media, social, and how brands truly connect with people. Annie and Rose do just that, every day. From bringing our brand to life through unforgettable, IRL experiences to helping us show up in culture with creativity and intention, their work reflects what Bumble is all about: connection and care. Beyond the work itself, they lead with something just as important: respect and a genuine commitment to our people and our members. We’re proud to recognize them both and lucky to have them leading the way 💫 #womenfirst #bumble #talent