Bumble Bets on Platonic Relationships With Standalone Friendship App

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Bumble Inc. is building on the success of the popular friend-finding mode on its dating app and launchingBloomberg Terminal a separate standalone offering.

Similar to the dating app, ‘Bumble For Friends’ will let users create a profile and highlight their hobbies and interests before swiping ‘yes’ or ‘no’ on prospective companions.