Whitney Wolfe Herd

Founder and chief executive of Bumble

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Born: July 1, 1989, Salt Lake City

Education: Southern Methodist University, Judge Memorial Catholic High School

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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Bumble agrees to $1.3 billion take-private deal with Ithaca Holdings

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Returned as CEO in March 2025; will stay on after the acquisition closes

Bumble stockholders have approved the company's $1.3 billion sale to Ithaca Holdings, delivering written consent on the day the merger agreement was signed. The stock now trades just below the offer: shares rose to $5.95 on October 13, more than double the $2.56 close on October 9.

Updated Oct 22