About Matchmaking sector in Germany
The Matchmaking sector in Germany comprises 369 companies, including 30 funded companies having collectively raised $44.9M in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 13 are Series A+ funded.
Matchmaking sector in Germany has seen 9 acquisitions.
This sector includes online platforms that provide profile listing and matchmaking services for matrimony and dating.
Matchmaking sector is also known as Matchmaking Service Providers, Tools For Matchmaking or Matchmaker.
Online profile listing companies for both matrimonial and dating purposes; companies providing profile metasearch; online companies that provide intelligent and algorithm-based matching for matrimony and dating are included in this sector. Matchmaking and profile listings for adult dating; exclusive chat platforms; offline matchmaking agencies and companies are excluded.
Top Matchmaking Companies in Germany
There are 369 Matchmaking startups in Germany which include LOVOO, Spotted, Parship, Affinitas, Mahbubi. Out of these, 30 startups are funded, with 13 having secured Series A+ funding.
Over the past 10 years, an average of 11 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Here is the list of top Matchmaking startups in Germany
1. LOVOO
Lovoo is a social discovery/ mobile dating app that allows users to get to know new people in the area based on interests, events, etc. Social Radar is a social feature where users get details including the location of happening events around an area.
Key facts about LOVOO
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Dresden (Germany)
- Stage: Acquired
- Investors: German Accelerator and Edition VC
- Tracxn Score: 56/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 1,746 Competitors
2. Spotted
Spotted is a social platform to discover and connect with like-minded people in user location. It enables users to connect with like-minded people in their nearby location, write anonymous messages to others, engage in conversations and plan to meet offline. Users can share their plans on the platform and invite other users for the same or join an existing plan. The application is available for Android and iOS users.
Key facts about Spotted
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Mannheim (Germany)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $14.5M
- Investors: Deutsche Balaton, WOLFMAN.ONE and 8 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Aug 10, 2015, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 55/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 8 Competitors
3. Parship
Parship is an online dating portal based in Hamburg, Germany. It is part of the Georg von Holtzbrinck Publishing Group. Claims to have developed an algorithm both on behaviorist principles and on psychoanalytical theories of personality. Generates revenue by charging subscription fee for premium users. This service is available across Europe.
Key facts about Parship
- Founded Year: 2001
- Location: Hamburg (Germany)
- Stage: Acquired
- Investors: NuCom, Crosslantic Capital and 2 Others
- Tracxn Score: 48/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 18 Competitors
4. Affinitas
eDarling, is a algorithmic match making portal. The matchmaking is based on an extensive personality questionnaire to identify the compatibility of the registered members. Available in Austria, France, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Turkey. Part of Affinitas Gmbh based in Berlin.
Key facts about Affinitas
- Founded Year: 2008
- Location: Berlin (Germany)
- Stage: Acquired
- Investors: Pd ventures, Rocket Ventures and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Mar 24, 2010, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 51/100 What is this?
5. Mahbubi
Online matrimony and matchmaking platform. It helps users to meet people and find the partners. It is a platform for like-minded individuals to connect and form the relationship. It is an app based platform and is made available on playstore and appstore.
Key facts about Mahbubi
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Germany
- Stage: Unfunded
- Tracxn Score: 45/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 5 of 1,093 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the Matchmaking sector in Germany
21 Matchmaking startups in Germany were founded in 2020 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | - |
2024 | 3 |
2023 | 8 |
2022 | 13 |
2021 | 19 |
2020 | 21 |
2019 | 20 |
2018 | 18 |
2017 | 12 |
Stage-wise distribution of Matchmaking sector companies in Germany
Out of the total 369 Matchmaking companies in Germany, 30 have secured funding. Among them, 13 have reached Series A or higher, and 11 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 369
Funded - 30
Series A+ - 13
Series B+ - 11
Series C+ - 9
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 369 |
Funded | 30 |
Series A+ | 13 |
Series B+ | 11 |
Series C+ | 9 |
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Funding Trends in the Matchmaking sector in Germany
Recent Funding Rounds in Matchmaking in Germany
In the year 2024, till July 2024, Matchmaking companies in Germany have raised $140K in equity funding across 1 round.
In the same period last year (i.e. till August 2023), Matchmaking companies in Germany had raised $165K across 3 rounds.
So, 2024 has seen a 15.55% drop in funding in Matchmaking companies in Germany as compared to 2023.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Matchmaking companies in Germany:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 3887 | 2024 | ||
Seed | 1730 | Aug 30, 2023 | and 1 more | |
Seed | 3097 | 2023 | ||
Angel | 6747 | May 01, 2023 | ||
Angel | 8079 | Mar 08, 2022 |
Top Investors in Matchmaking in Germany
HV Capital is the top investor in Matchmaking companies in Germany based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Matchmaking companies in Germany:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Munich (Germany) | ||
San Francisco (United States) | - | |
Sunnyvale (United States) | - | |
Paris (France) | - | |
Hamburg (Germany) |
M&A activity in Matchmaking sector in Germany
In the year 2022, till October 2022, 1 acquisition happened in Matchmaking sector in Germany.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Matchmaking sector in Germany:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Oct 25, 2022 | ||
Business Acquisition | Feb 22, 2018 | ||
Business Acquisition | Nov 02, 2017 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 19, 2017 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 05, 2016 | - |
Acquisition trends in Matchmaking sector in Germany
Here are the acquisition trends in Matchmaking sector in Germany:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | - |
2024 | - |
2023 | - |
2022 | 1 |
2021 | - |
2020 | - |
2019 | - |
2018 | 1 |
2017 | 2 |
Top News in Matchmaking in Germany
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ParshipMeet Group Adds Hornet as New Livestreaming PartnerBusiness Wire•Sep 28, 2021•ParshipMeet Group, Hornet
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Spark Networks to Add Livestreaming on Zoosk Through ParshipMeet Group PartnershipGlobal Dating Insights•Mar 30, 2021•Spark Networks, ParshipMeet Group, Zoosk
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Parship Elite Group’s eharmony Acquisition Worth $85 MillionGlobal Dating Insights•Oct 30, 2018•Parship, eHarmony, ProSiebenSat.1 Media
