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Grindr’s Major Shareholders Explore Taking Company Private After Stock Decline

Grindr’s largest shareholders are exploring taking the company private just three years after its public debut. The move reportedly follows stock declines that triggered loan defaults requiring share seizures by lenders.

Grindr Faces Potential Return to Private Ownership

Grindr’s largest shareholders are exploring taking the popular dating and hookup app private again, according to reports confirmed Tuesday. Raymond Zage and James Lu, who led the company’s efforts to go public, are reportedly considering acquiring all outstanding stock to return the company to private ownership.

by Aaron BlakeOctober 16, 2025November 2, 2025

Business Acquisition Startups

Grindr Stock Surges 10% Amid Potential $3 Billion Private Buyout

Grindr shares jumped over 10% Monday as majority shareholders Raymond Zage and James Lu reportedly seek to take the company private. The potential buyout at $15 per share would value the dating app at approximately $3 billion amid personal financial pressures.

Grindr stock surged 10.2% Monday following reports that majority shareholders Raymond Zage and James Lu are seeking to take the company private in a potential $3 billion deal. The dating app’s shares reached $13.18 in afternoon trading as investors reacted to news of a possible buyout at $15 per share, according to recent analysis of the company’s financial position.