Grindr

Emerging50% confidenceProfile verified Jul 18, 2026

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Chokepoint Score

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Steady

Momentum

insider filing activity unchanged since last check

Headquarters

West Hollywood, California, USA

Website

www.grindr.com

Employees

300 (2026, approximate)

Founded

2009

Listing

GRND · NYSE

Market Cap

$2.95B

Revenue (TTM)

$475.90M

Price

USD16.6 (+9.93%)

Market data as of Jul 29, 2026, 11:25 AM · Source: Yahoo Finance (delayed). Not investment advice.

Overview

A location-based social networking and dating app for the LGBTQ+ community, monetizing through subscription and advertising products across a large global user base. Grindr reported Q1 2026 revenue up 38% year-over-year to $130 million and lifted full-year guidance to at least $535 million in revenue and $227 million in adjusted EBITDA, with Morgan Stanley upgrading the stock in June 2026 on the strength of its upcoming AI-powered EDGE premium subscription tier and a planned telehealth expansion.

Strategic Connections

Cloud Computing & Data Centers: Grindr's AI-powered EDGE tier and core app infrastructure operate within the broader cloud computing industry.
Healthcare & Life Sciences: Grindr's planned telehealth expansion, part of its 2026-2027 growth strategy, extends the company into regulated healthcare services alongside its core social-networking business.

Strategic Risks

Data privacy and content moderation scrutiny given the sensitivity of user data on the platform
Telehealth expansion moves the company beyond its core social-networking competency into a regulated healthcare adjacency

Future Outlook

Continued monetization expansion through subscription tiers and advertising products
AI-powered EDGE tier expected to become the largest driver of revenue growth starting in 2027
AI-driven engineering productivity gains reducing planned 2026 headcount growth

Sources

3 sources, 47% average source confidence — full citations in the Full Analyst Report.

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