February 10, 2021
Dating juggernaut Match buys Seoul-based Hyperconnect for $1.73B, its biggest acquisition ever
In a large win for the Korean startup ecosystem, dating powerhouse Match Group announced this afternoon that it would buy social networking company Hyperconnect for a combined cash and stock deal valued at $1.73 billion. Hyperconnect, which is projected to have $200 million in revenue...
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