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Story summary
- Ithaca Holdings is in advanced talks to take Bumble private.
- The deal would value Bumble at about $1 billion, nearly 200% above its $389 million market value.
- Bumble shares rose roughly 50% to $3.81 before trading paused briefly for volatility.
- Founder and CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd will roll over part of her stake and remain involved.
- Bumble’s paying users fell 11% in 2025 to 3.7 million and revenue dropped about 10% to $966 million.