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Badoo
Badoo operates an online dating platform and mobile application that allows users to chat, meet, and date people locally or make new friends globally. The service provides features for chatting before matching, along with security and safety tools designed to combat fake accounts and promote authentic interactions.
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Badoo at a glance
Badoo is an online dating company headquartered in United Kingdom, founded in 2006. Its most recent funding round, Series A, raised $30M in January 2008. Xcout tracks 1 named person at Badoo, including Whitney Wolfe Herd (Founder and CEO).
Badoo leadership
- Whitney Wolfe HerdFounder and CEO
Badoo funding rounds
Every round on record:
| Date | Round | Amount | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Series A | $30M | 2 named |
Who invested in each round, lead investors, valuations and the co-investor graph — open the full funding history →
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Badoo competitors
A few of Badoo's closest competitors — see the full list of competitors and alternatives →
LOVOO operates a popular dating and social networking platform and mobile application for meeting new people and chatting.
Freemeet operates a free online dating platform and mobile application that connects singles for chat and relationships.
Meetville operates an online dating platform and mobile application that connects single individuals based on shared interests and compatibility.
AdultFriendFinder operates an online adult dating and social discovery platform for adults. The website allows users to create profiles, connect with other members, and search for friendships, relationships, and adult encounters.
Amoredate operates an online dating platform designed to facilitate personal connections and conversations between users.
AfroIntroductions operates an online dating platform designed to connect African singles internationally. The website allows users to create profiles, browse member photos, and communicate with potential matches globally.
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More on Badoo in Xcout Intel
- 1 named person with titles, LinkedIn and board committees
- 1 funding round with the investors in each, and who they co-invest with
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