Sniffies
Operates a location-based social and dating platform positioned as a rival to Grindr, focused on proximity-driven discovery and connecting nearby users.
Overview
Sniffies operates a location-based social and dating platform positioned as an alternative to Grindr, enabling proximity-driven discovery for users seeking casual and social connections. The product targets users of queer and location-based dating services and is marketed as a competing option to incumbent mobile apps. In April 2026 Match invested $100 million in Sniffies with an option to acquire the company; this undisclosed round is the sole disclosed financing, bringing total reported capital to $100M and signaling strategic interest from established dating-platform investors.
Funding History
Match Invests $100 Million in Grindr Rival Sniffies With Option to Buy
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much has Sniffies raised in total?
- Sniffies has raised a total of $100M across 1 funding round.
- Who are Sniffies's investors?
- Sniffies's investors include Undisclosed.
- What does Sniffies do?
- Sniffies operates a location-based social and dating platform positioned as an alternative to Grindr, enabling proximity-driven discovery for users seeking casual and social connections. The product targets users of queer and location-based dating services and is marketed as a competing option to incumbent mobile apps. In April 2026 Match invested $100 million in Sniffies with an option to acquire the company; this undisclosed round is the sole disclosed financing, bringing total reported capital to $100M and signaling strategic interest from established dating-platform investors.
- Where is Sniffies headquartered?
- Sniffies is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.
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