Who owns Meetic?
Meetic is owned by Match Group (the United States, NASDAQ: MTCH), which has owned the brand since 1 June 2011.[1] Meetic was founded in 2001 in Paris and was independent until 2011.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Match Group, Inc. verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (2001–2011)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Dallas, Texas
- Origin
- 🇫🇷 France, Paris
- Founded
- 2001
- Category
- Internet & digital › Digital services › Dating apps
- Parent ticker
- NASDAQ: MTCH
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Meetic
Meetic is the largest dating service in continental Europe, founded in Paris in 2001 and operating across France, Spain, Italy and Germany. Match Group took control in 2011, giving it the European position it lacked. It was founded by a French entrepreneur who later sold his stake, and it continues to operate under local brand names in several of the European markets where it leads.
Ownership timeline of Meetic
- 2011 – present Match Group [1] verified
Where Meetic sits in Match Group
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Meetic?
The parent company of Meetic is Match Group, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Meetic French or American?
Meetic originated in France in 2001, but it is owned today by Match Group, which is headquartered in the United States. So Meetic is a French-origin brand under American ownership.
Since when has Match Group owned Meetic?
Match Group has owned Meetic since 1 June 2011.
Who owned Meetic before Match Group?
Meetic was an independent company from its founding in 2001 in Paris until Match Group acquired it in 2011.
Is Meetic still owned by Match Group?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Meetic 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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