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Affiliate Share Disposition

Blackstone Inc. · 2026-09-11 · Importance 34 · Surprise 42

Blackstone is reportedly finalizing its exit from Bumble, the dating-app company, after reducing its exposure through stock sales and dividend issuances. The investment generated a reported 98% internal rate of return despite Bumble’s stock falling 96% since its IPO. The disposition monetizes Blackstone’s remaining Bumble position while the company faces declining paying users and potential private-equity takeover interest.

Key facts

• Private equity firm Blackstone Inc. is reportedly finalizing its exit from dating app Bumble Inc. source
• Blackstone is cashing out of its position in Bumble as it finalizes its exit, even as Bumble has faced a decline in paying users. source
• Blackstone achieved a 98% internal rate of return by strategically reducing its exposure through stock sales and dividend issuances before the major stock decline. source