Coffee Meets Bagel, Inc.

Coffee Meets Bagel, Inc., commonly known as Coffee Meets Bagel (CMB), is a privately held online dating company headquartered in San Francisco, California. Founded on April 17, 2012, the company aims to help users form meaningful, long-term relationships. As of 2026, Coffee Meets Bagel has an estimated 104-107 employees and generates an estimated annual revenue in the range of $25 million to $50 million, with total funding exceeding $23 million.

The company operates a mobile-first dating platform that distinguishes itself from swipe-based apps by focusing on curated matches and in-depth profiles. Each day at noon, users receive a limited number of "Bagels" – potential matches selected by a smart algorithm. A notable feature is "Ladies Choice," which gives women control over who gets to initiate conversations from men who have already expressed interest. Revenue is primarily generated through a subscription model offering premium features like infinite boosts and activity reports, as well as in-app purchases of "beans" for additional functionalities. While serving markets primarily in North America, CMB also has a presence in Australia, parts of Europe, and Asia.

Coffee Meets Bagel's patent litigation posture indicates it operates as a defendant rather than an asserting entity. The company has been named as a defendant in one tracked case, "Trinity Info Media, LLC v. Coffee Meets Bagel, Inc.," with no recorded instances of acting as a plaintiff. This single case is filed in the California Northern District Court.

A notable moment in the company's history was its appearance on the television show Shark Tank in 2015, where the founders famously turned down a $30 million acquisition offer from Mark Cuban, the largest in the show's history at the time. The company has also faced challenges, including a user data breach in 2019 and a significant service disruption in 2023 caused by a malicious actor deleting company data.