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Grindr

Closed (deSPAC)

Communication Services · LGBTQ social networking platform

What it is
With roughly 11 million monthly active users in virtually every country in the world in 2021, Grindr has grown to become a fundamental part of the queer community since its launch in 2009
What it’s doing now
Merging with Tiga Acquisition Corp. (TINV) — closed (despac).
What you should know
The deal carries a $5M minimum-cash condition — heavy redemptions can break it.

The business, per its filings

SEC primary

With roughly 11 million monthly active users in virtually every country in the world in 2021, Grindr has grown to become a fundamental part of the queer community since its launch in 2009. The company continues to expand its ecosystem to enable gay, bi, trans, and queer people to connect, express themselves, and discover the world around them. Grindr is headquartered in West Hollywood, California. The Grindr app is available on the App Store and Google Play.

Source: S-4/A, accession 0001140361-22-038933

What the company says about itself

Web research — not audited

Grindr describes itself as the world's largest network for gay, bi, trans, and queer adults, evolving into an AI-powered platform called the 'Global Gayborhood' that connects millions of users daily across nearly every country.

Markets:
Social Networking | LGBTQ Community
Products:
Grindr App | Grindr on the Web | AI-powered platform
What our web check found

[WEB-INTEL 2026-08-26] 3 finding(s) · web source asserts a FILING-ONLY figure (deadline / trust / status / floor / price) and it was NOT stored: "combination is expected to be completed in the second half of 2022." [https://www.cooley.com/news/coverage/2022/2022-05-10-grindr-agrees-to-merge-with-spac-tiga-acquisition-corp] · web source asserts a FILING-ONLY figure (deadline / trust / status / floor / price) and it was NOT stored: "Dating app Grindr is set to go public via a De-SPAC transaction valued at $2.1 Billion." [https://www.kroll.com/en/transactions/fairness-opinion-grindr] · web source asserts a FILING-ONLY figure (deadline / trust / status / floor / price) and it was NOT stored: "Grindr Agrees to Merge With SPAC Tiga Acquisition Corp. of $2.1 billion." [https://www.cooley.com/news/coverage/2022/2022-05-10-grindr-agrees-to-merge-with-spac-tiga-acquisition-corp]

Source: https://www.grindr.com/ · captured Aug 26, 2026 · marketing claims are reported as claims, never merged into the filed figures above.

The deal it’s entering

Grindr is merging with Tiga Acquisition Corp. (TINV) currently marked Closed (deSPAC).

Headline equity value—
PIPE≈ $50M · unsourced
Minimum cash to close$5M

Structure per SEC accession(s) 0001140361-22-018885. How to read these numbers: headline vs effective valuation · what a definitive agreement commits

What exactly is being valued, and at what

Common questions

Is Grindr going public?

Grindr has an approved merger with the SPAC Tiga Acquisition Corp. (TINV). Deal status: Closed (deSPAC).

Does Grindr have revenue?

The filings we've parsed don't state a usable revenue figure yet; this profile is updated as new documents land.

Educational content, not investment advice.

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