Who owns Hinge?
Hinge is owned by Match Group (the United States, NASDAQ: MTCH), which has owned the brand since 1 February 2019.[1] Hinge was founded in 2012 in New York, New York and was independent until 2019.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Match Group, Inc. verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (2012–2019)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Dallas, Texas
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States, New York, New York
- Founded
- 2012
- Category
- Internet & digital › Digital services › Dating apps
- Parent ticker
- NASDAQ: MTCH
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Hinge
Hinge relaunched in 2016 around prompts and photographs rather than swiping, marketing itself as the app designed to be deleted. Match Group took full ownership in 2019, and it has grown faster than any other brand in the group since.
Ownership timeline of Hinge
- 2019 – present Match Group [1] verified
Where Hinge sits in Match Group
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Hinge?
The parent company of Hinge is Match Group, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Hinge American?
Yes. Hinge originated in the United States in 2012 and its owner, Match Group, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has Match Group owned Hinge?
Match Group has owned Hinge since 1 February 2019.
Who owned Hinge before Match Group?
Hinge was an independent company from its founding in 2012 in New York, New York until Match Group acquired it in 2019.
Is Hinge still owned by Match Group?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Hinge is still owned by Match Group. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Match Group, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-26 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 26 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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