Hello Group, a China-based company that owns dating and social apps including Tantan, happn, and Coffee Meets Bagel, said it bought a majority stake in Inner Circle, an Amsterdam-founded dating app, to expand in Europe and Latin America.

Hello Group said Inner Circle has nearly 9 million members worldwide and will continue operating from Amsterdam under its own brand.

Hello Group said it will provide technology, product, and operational support to help the app expand internationally.

The purchase follows Hello Group outlining a 3 billion yuan (US$451 million) overseas revenue target for 2026 as part of its international expansion strategy.

The deal comes as dating app companies use acquisitions to grow and expand into more markets.

Academic commentary has also highlighted privacy risks in dating apps’ data practices, though Hello Group’s announcement did not say whether it plans to integrate user data.

🔗 Source: Hello Group