Grindr is the world's largest social networking and dating application for gay, bi, trans, and queer adults. Founded in 2009, the company operates as a public entity listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: GRND). Its primary product is a location-based platform that serves nearly 15 million monthly active users across 190 countries and territories, facilitating over 130 billion messages annually. The company describes its evolution into an "AI-native" platform it calls the "Global Gayborhood."
Technically, the company's work centers on geolocation, artificial intelligence, social networking, and mobile applications. It states that its engineering team, which numbers fewer than 200 employees, tackles technical problems at a scale few companies see and operates with a fast-moving culture. Its offices are located in West Hollywood, which serves as its headquarters, as well as the Bay Area, Chicago, and New York.
In addition to its core product, Grindr operates Grindr for Equality, an initiative launched in 2015 that partners with global organizations to advance human rights, health, and safety for LGBTQ+ people.
