Whitney Wolfe Herd

Modern Health Inaugural Event, Elevate, Raises the Bar for Destigmatizing Mental Health in the Workplace

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Thursday, September 16, 2021
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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Modern Health , a leading workplace mental health platform supporting 250+ enterprises globally, this week held its inaugural two-day virtual conference, Elevate, to reframe the conversation around mental health at work.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Modern Health , a leading workplace mental health platform supporting 250+ enterprises globally, this week held its inaugural two-day virtual conference, Elevate, to reframe the conversation around mental health at work.
  • "Mental health support matters more than ever before, which is why Modern Health brought together the nation's experts to destigmatize mental health and to define the future of the industry."
  • During the event, Modern Health published "Shifting Tides: A Report on the Changing Attitudes About Mental Health Care and the Workplace" , taking a closer look at the future of the workplace.
  • Modern Health empowers employers to lead the charge in acknowledging that mental health is just as important as physical health, destigmatizing the conversation, and increasing accessibility of mental health services for all.

Bobbie Celebrates Mom-Investors at the MotherLode Closing Bell

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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We want to generate value for what mothers are already putting into our company,'' said Bobbie co-founder and CEO Laura Modi.

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  • We want to generate value for what mothers are already putting into our company,'' said Bobbie co-founder and CEO Laura Modi.
  • Joining the closing bell ceremony today were Bobbie investors and supporters Laura Dern , Whitney Wolfe Herd, Brit Morin and Sallie Krawcheck.
  • This is such a remarkable opportunity and look forward to seeing you in the upcoming meetings said Whitney Wolfe Herd at the closing bell.
  • For more information on Bobbie, visit www.hibobbie.com , and follow Bobbie on Instagram @bobbie .

Bumble Inc. to Announce Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results on August 11, 2021

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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AUSTIN, Texas, July 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bumble Inc. (NASDAQ: BMBL), the parent company of Bumble and Badoo, today announced that it will report financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2021 following the close of market on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. The Company will host a corresponding conference call and webcast at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on that day.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, July 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bumble Inc. (NASDAQ: BMBL), the parent company of Bumble and Badoo, today announced that it will report financial results for the second quarter endingJune 30, 2021following the close of market onWednesday, August 11, 2021.
  • A webcast of the call and the earnings release will be accessible on the Investors section of the Companys website at https://ir.bumble.com .
  • Bumble Inc. is the parent company of Bumble and Badoo, two of the worlds highest-grossing dating apps with millions of users worldwide.
  • For more information about Bumble, please visit www.bumble.com and follow @Bumble on social platforms.

Bumble Inc. to Participate in June 2021 Virtual Investor Conferences

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
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AUSTIN, Texas, June 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bumble Inc. (NASDAQ: BMBL), the parent company of Bumble and Badoo, today announced that management will participate at the following investor conferences:

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, June 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bumble Inc. (NASDAQ: BMBL), the parent company of Bumble and Badoo, today announced that management will participate at the following investor conferences:
    Bumble Inc. is the parent company of Bumble and Badoo, two of the worlds highest-grossing dating apps with millions of users worldwide.
  • The Bumble platform enables people to connect and build equitable and healthy relationships.
  • Bumble currently employs over 800 people in offices in Austin, Barcelona, London, and Moscow.
  • For more information about Bumble, please visit www.bumble.com and follow @Bumble on social platforms.

Women are dominating the virtual dating game compared to men, according to Wild

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Friday, April 3, 2020
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According to Tinder, Bumble, Dating.com , the usage of dating apps increased when the Coronavirus first outbreaked.

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  • According to Tinder, Bumble, Dating.com , the usage of dating apps increased when the Coronavirus first outbreaked.
  • With the COVID-19 pandemic begins to peak in many countries, users who using online dating has declined, according to SensorTower .
  • But Wild found something different, between February and March 2020, among women there was a 12% increase in new app registrations compared to a 3% decrease on the male side.
  • The following are the top 10 U.S. cities where women are more active on Wild than men during quarantine:

Bumble and Serena Ventures invest in Alice Series A

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Thursday, December 12, 2019
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Together, Alice, Bumble, and Serena Ventures, led by Serena Williams, will provide access to critical growth resources, guidance, and small business opportunities for everyone with an entrepreneurial spirit.

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  • Together, Alice, Bumble, and Serena Ventures, led by Serena Williams, will provide access to critical growth resources, guidance, and small business opportunities for everyone with an entrepreneurial spirit.
  • In honor of this announcement, Alice is paying it forward, providing a financial grant and mentorship to one small business owner who applies at www.helloalice.com .
  • Bumble and Serena Ventures joinSVB Financial Group, Silicon Valley Bank's holding company,as lead, as well as Cathie Reid, Jean Case, Phyllis Newhouse, Shatter Fund, and Signia Venture Partners in Alice's latest Series A financing round.
  • "Having business leaders like Serena Williams and Whitney Wolfe Herd as part owners in Alice has created a dream team of savvy investors," said Elizabeth Gore, president and chairwoman of Alice.

Blackstone to Take Majority Stake in MagicLab, Owner of Bumble and Badoo, at $3 Billion Valuation

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Friday, November 8, 2019
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Blackstone (NYSE:BX) announced today that funds managed by Blackstone ("Blackstone") are taking a majority stake in MagicLab, which builds and operates leading dating and social networking apps, including Bumble and Badoo.

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  • Blackstone (NYSE:BX) announced today that funds managed by Blackstone ("Blackstone") are taking a majority stake in MagicLab, which builds and operates leading dating and social networking apps, including Bumble and Badoo.
  • As part of the acquisition, Mr. Andreev will be selling his stake and stepping down from the business.
  • He will be replaced as CEO by Whitney Wolfe Herd, Founder and CEO of Bumble, who, together with Blackstone, will work to accelerate the business growth even further.
  • Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP is serving as legal advisor to Whitney Wolfe Herd, the founder and CEO of Bumble.