The global dating app market has been most active recently in China and Europe. 
Submitted by Mergermarket

Dating apps have increased in number, approach and popularity consistently for years now. They are no longer a niche area of the technology sector, but a driving force in M&A, finance and the tech industry in general.

Mergermarket, an Acuris company, has released the latest stats on dating apps and has found that global dating app market has been most active recently in China and Europe, while Japan has seen little activity. That’s not to say the US is being outdone. Take a look at the following stats from our latest infographic to see how the business of love is progressing globally:

• The China-based Tantan may pursue listing in US or Hong Kong within three years
• Tantan may raise up to $200 million in private equity funding ahead of IPO
• US-based Coffee Meets Bagel may raise Series B in 2018
• US-based Bumble looking to sell for $1.5 billion
• China-based Blued.cn is eyeing US or Hong Kong IPO after hitting overseas user base target
• Blued.cn may raise more capital for Asia, Latin American growth
• Euro-based Happn may close up to €20 million Series D by end of July 2018

Additionally, check out the Top Dating App Deals from 2012-2018 YTD: