Badoo is a dating-focused social network founded by Russian entrepreneur Andrey Andreev in 2006. It is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus and London, United Kingdom, with offices in Malta, Russia and the United States. It operates in 190 countries and is available in 47 different languages, making it the world's most widely used dating network. The app is available on iOS, Android, and the web. Badoo operates on a freemium model, whereby the core services can be used without payment. As of 2022, it boasts of over 318 million users with approximately 41% being between the ages of 25 and 35 years old. History Badoo was founded by Russian entrepreneur Andrey Andreev and launched in Moscow in November 2006. It has since ranked among the most popular dating websites. In 2016 it was the most-downloaded dating app in 21 countries. In 2011, Wired described Badoo as a "mass phenomenon" in Brazil, Mexico, France, Spain, and Italy. In 2007, Badoo raised $30 million in funding. In January 2008, the Russian investor Finam Capital paid $30 million for a 10% stake in Badoo for expansion in Russia. As of 2009, Finam now has 20% ownership of Badoo. After going viral on Facebook through popular social games and quizzes, Badoo was asked to adjust its approach. According to Insidefacebook.com, during the week of January 11, 2012, Badoo was ranked 17th in growing Facebook apps. The official launch of Badoo in the U.S. was on March 23, 2012, with Nick Cannon introducing the service in the United States. In April 2017, Badoo launched a newly redesigned app and brand, adopting the colour purple and an orange heart symbol as its logo, as well as the tagline "Bigger than Dating". Andreev discussed this redesign in an interview with Business Insider James Cook in the same month. In July 2019, Badoo was the subject of a Forbes investigative report outlining workplace misogyny, drug use, as well as sexual and racial discrimination. Badoo employees, including women, reported a culture of workplace afterparties involving use of recreational drugs and prostitutes, along with several instances of sexual assault and harassment. Features Badoo has several features that enable users to meet people. When they first sign up, individuals select whether they want to meet new people to date, chat or to make new friends. Users can chat, match with others, upload photos and videos, as well as share their interests and