Recent Updates — GRND
Grindr Inc. resolved a UK group action regarding historical data practices prior to 2020 by agreeing to pay £13.0 million by December 31, 2026, and an additional £13.0 million by March 31, 2027, totaling approximately $35.2 million USD based on September 2026 exchange rates. The settlement includes no admission of liability, though the company acknowledged user distress during the period when it was owned by Kunlun. Grindr operates in the technology and social networking industry.
Grindr Inc. reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, announcing Q2 revenue of $138 million, a 33% year-over-year increase, and net income of $18 million. Adjusted EBITDA reached $58 million with a margin of 42%. The company raised its full-year 2026 guidance, now expecting approximately $540 million in revenue and $232 million in Adjusted EBITDA, up from previous estimates of $535 million and $227 million respectively. Additionally, Grindr entered into a new accelerated share repurchase agreement for $60 million during the quarter. The company operates in the social networking industry, providing a mobile application primarily used by gay, bi, trans, and queer people to connect.
Grindr Inc. announced changes to the compensation of CFO John North, including an increase in his annual base salary from $175,000 to $275,000 effective October 1, 2026. The company also modified a market condition performance-vesting RSU arrangement that grants RSUs based on achieving specific market capitalization, stock price, or EBITDA targets. Grindr Inc. operates in the social networking and dating application industry.