All Brands Owned by Thursday

Who owns Thursday?
Thursday is an independent privately owned company founded by George Rawlings and Matthew McNeill Love in 2018. The company has not been acquired by any larger dating or technology company. It has raised $3.62 million in funding from investors including Connect Ventures and M-Venture, and is currently raising a new Series A round open to both institutional and community investors.

Is Thursday publicly traded?
No, Thursday is not publicly traded. The company operates as a private limited company headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with no stock exchange listing.

What happened to the Thursday dating app?
Thursday shut down its dating app in January 2025. Co-founder Matthew McNeill Love announced the closure on LinkedIn, citing "rapidly declining consumer interest" in dating apps. The app had served 2 million users over its lifetime and was responsible for over 100 marriages and 29 babies, according to the company. Thursday now focuses exclusively on in-person singles events.

When was Thursday founded?
Thursday was founded in 2018 by George Rawlings and Matthew McNeill Love in London, United Kingdom. The company initially launched as Honeypot Dating before rebranding as Thursday and launching its dating app in May 2021.

Who created Thursday?
Thursday was created by George Rawlings and Matthew McNeill Love. Rawlings serves as CEO and McNeill Love is co-founder and strategic leader. The founders recognized the need for real-life dating alternatives to traditional apps and developed the events-based concept.

What is Thursday's revenue?
Thursday has projected 2026 revenue of $20 million with 108 percent year-over-year growth, according to the company's investment platform. The company does not publicly disclose detailed financial statements as a private entity.

How many cities does Thursday operate in?
Thursday operates in over 180 cities worldwide with 1.5 million-plus events running globally. The company has particularly strong presence in London, New York, and other major English-speaking cities.

What is the Thursday IRL Creator Economy?
The IRL Creator Economy is Thursday's model for allowing community members, social butterflies, and hobby enthusiasts to earn income by hosting events in their cities. Co-founder Matthew McNeill Love announced this initiative in February 2026 as part of the company's Series A fundraising efforts.