Dating app owner Bumble buys France's Fruitz in first acquisition


FILE PHOTO The Bumble Inc. BMBL app is shown on an Apple iPhone in this photo illustration as the dating app operator made its debut IPO on the Nasdaq stock exchange February 11 2021.  REUTERSMike BlakeIllustration

FILE PHOTO: The Bumble Inc. (BMBL) app is shown on an Apple iPhone in this photo illustration as the dating app operator made its debut IPO on the Nasdaq stock exchange February 11, 2021. REUTERS/Mike Blake/Illustration

(Reuters) - Bumble Inc said on Monday it has bought France's Fruitz in its first acquisition, as the dating app company tries to strengthen its foothold in Europe, where it plays catch-up with Tinder owner Match Group.

The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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