The Meet Group is a social entertainment company that offers online dating and social networking services through its mobile apps and websites. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in New Hope, Pennsylvania. It went public in 2014 and was acquired by the German media company ProSiebenSat.1 in 2019. The acquisition was part of ProSiebenSat.1’s strategy to diversify its revenue streams and expand into new markets.
The Meet Group started as a social networking site called MyYearbook, which was launched by two high school students in 2005. In 2012, the company was rebranded as MeetMe and became a mobile app that allowed users to meet new people in their area. The app’s popularity grew, and the company went public in 2014.
The Meet Group expanded its portfolio of apps through a series of acquisitions, including Skout in 2016 and Tagged in 2017. The company’s apps now include MeetMe, Skout, Tagged, and LOVOO, which have a combined 15 million monthly active users. Lovoo, for example, is a popular dating app in Germany.
The Meet Group’s focus on live video streaming and virtual gifting has helped differentiate its apps from other online dating services. The company has also emphasized safety features, such as live moderation and age verification, to protect its users.
Brands under Meet Group’s Portfolio
- Growlr
- Lovoo
- MeetMe
- Skout
- Tagged
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