Spark Networks is a leading global dating company with a portfolio of premium brands, including Zoosk, EliteSingles, Jdate, Christian Mingle, and SilverSingles. The company was founded in 1997 by Joe Y. Shapira and has since grown to become one of the largest and most respected players in the online dating industry. Spark Networks is headquartered in Berlin, Germany, and has offices in San Francisco, Utah, and Utah County.
The company’s flagship brand, Jdate, is the leading Jewish dating site, with over 750,000 members worldwide. Christian Mingle, Spark Networks’ Christian dating site, has over 16 million registered members and is the largest faith-based dating site in the world. EliteSingles, the company’s premium dating site, caters to educated and affluent singles and has over 13 million members worldwide. SilverSingles, a dating site for singles over 50, is one of the fastest-growing dating brands in the market.
Over the years, Spark Networks has been at the forefront of the online dating industry’s growth and innovation. In 2019, the company acquired Zoosk, a leading online dating site and app, for $255 million. The acquisition has enabled Spark Networks to expand its customer base and reach new markets, particularly in North America. Today, the company is focused on driving growth through product innovation, global expansion, and strategic acquisitions.
Brands under Spark Network’s Portfolio
- Attractive World
- Christian Mingle
- CROSSPATHS
- eDarling
- EliteSingles
- Jdate
- JSwipe
- LDSsingles
- SilverSingles
- Zoosk
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