MeetMe (formerly Quepasa Corporation)

What MeetMe (formerly Quepasa Corporation) does

MeetMe, formerly Quepasa Corporation and now operated under The Meet Group, Inc. (Delaware, USA), is a consumer-focused mobile social discovery and livestreaming platform launched in 2005. The product lets adult users discover nearby people, chat in real time, and broadcast live video, serving individuals looking for friendship or romantic connections and a secondary segment of content creators who monetize through virtual gifts and subscriber fees. The technology stack is mobile-first: native iOS and Android apps distributed via the Apple App Store and Google Play, with a web front-end built on React, Next.js, Firebase, Tailwind CSS, Zustand state management and Radix UI components communicating via gRPC, plus third-party SMS verification through Sinch.

Revenue is generated through a freemium, multi-stream model: a free tier for chat, matching and live video; MeetMe+ recurring subscriptions (one-, three- and six-month packages) for premium discovery and visibility features; an in-app Credits currency used to purchase virtual gifts that trigger animations in livestreams; Streamer Subscriptions that grant supporter perks; and a Diamond economy in which broadcasters redeem accumulated Diamonds for fiat currency via third-party vendors. Distribution is product-led growth through app-store listings, organic social on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, and self-serve signup flows. The company operates as one of several brands (including Skout, Tagged, Growlr and Yapp) inside the cross-platform MeetMe Live Network, and is now functionally part of the broader ParshipMeet Group, evidenced by a careers page hosted on parshipmeet.com and an EU privacy contact at [email protected].

Name

MeetMe (formerly Quepasa Corporation)

Legal name

The Meet Group, Inc.

Website

https://meetme.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

MeetMe is a mobile social discovery and livestreaming platform owned by The Meet Group, Inc., serving consumer users seeking friendships, romantic connections, and live video entertainment across iOS, Android, and web globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Discovery Platform

akta.pro primary industry

Dating & Relationship Networks (BPAMABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dating & Relationship Networking (MPACAJAH), Virtual Networking & Matchmaking Events (1:1/Group Networking) (MPAGAOAM), Community/Group Chat Platforms (BPAMACAH)

Keywords

• Social discovery platform
• Live video streaming
• Mobile dating app
• Virtual gifting platform
• Online community chat

Headquarters

HQ city

Pennsylvania Furnace

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. MeetMe+ Premium Subscriptions: Subscription products available in one-month, three-month, or six-month packages providing enhanced features such as Premium badges, advanced matching filters, and priority visibility. Auto-renews unless cancelled 24 hours before the end of the billing period.
2. Credits (In-App Currency): Purchasable virtual credits used to activate in-app features like virtual gifts sent to streamers during livestreams. Credits are non-refundable and have no monetary value outside the Live Network.
3. Virtual Gifts: Live animations triggered by users in streamer livestreams, purchased using Credits. Streamers receive Diamonds (not direct payments) based on virtual gifts received.
4. Streamer Subscriptions: Monthly subscription for users to subscribe to favorite streamers, providing exclusive benefits like subscriber badges, subscriber-only chat access, and special entrance animations. Concluded through Apple App Store or Google Play.
5. Diamond Cash Redemption: Streamers can redeem accumulated virtual Diamonds for fiat currency through third-party vendors, subject to minimum thresholds, identity verification, and tax documentation requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

MeetMe operates a mobile-first social discovery platform where users can meet new people nearby, chat for free, and engage through live video streaming. The platform combines dating and friendship features with a livestream ecosystem that includes virtual gifting via in-app currency (Credits and Diamonds) and streamer subscriptions. Revenue is generated through premium subscriptions (MeetMe+) and in-app virtual currency purchases processed through Apple App Store and Google Play.

Product overview

MeetMe is a unified social discovery and livestreaming platform operated by The Meet Group, Inc. The core product enables users to discover and connect with people nearby through free chat and live video. The platform monetizes through a freemium model consisting of MeetMe Premium subscriptions (offering enhanced matchmaking features), Credits and Diamonds (virtual currencies for in-app purchases and streamer monetization), and Streamer Subscriptions (enabling users to support favorite content creators with exclusive perks). The platform has been operating since 2005 and serves a community of millions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MeetMe A social dating and livestreaming mobile application that enables users to discover new people nearby, chat in real-time, and connect via live video. The platform serves as a community of millions where users can make new friends, find romantic connections, or stream content to build an audience. Available globally on iOS, Android, and web.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SkoutcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkout is a separate mobile application also owned by The Meet Group, Inc. It is part of the MeetMe Live Network, meaning users of Skout may have their profile information visible to MeetMe users when using the live feature, and vice versa. This cross-platform integration creates a larger pool of potential connections across the network.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Grindr: Social discovery and dating app operating a freemium subscription model with virtual gifting features. Direct comparable in monetizing social connections through subscriptions and in-app currency.
• Bumble: Public dating and social discovery app (Bumble, Badoo, Bumble BFF) targeting similar friendship/dating intent sets with a mobile-first freemium model. Closest direct competitor in the friendship-plus-dating positioning MeetMe pursues.
• Badoo (Bumble Inc.): Global social discovery and dating app emphasizing nearby connections, directly comparable to MeetMe's 'discover people nearby' positioning. Part of the Bumble Inc. portfolio.
• Hinge (Match Group): Match Group's relationship-focused dating app targeting users seeking serious relationships. Competes with MeetMe in the same 18+ dating subscription category with overlapping premium positioning.
• Plenty of Fish (Match Group): Match Group's freemium dating app with comparable free chat + paid upgrade model and broad demographic targeting. Direct competitor in the value tier of the dating subscription market.
• Tinder (Match Group): Largest dating app globally, operated by Match Group, with a freemium + Premium subscription model similar to MeetMe+. Direct head-to-head competitor for paying dating users.
• Zoosk (Spark Networks / ParshipMeet): Dating app that is also part of the MeetMe Live Network and now part of the same ParshipMeet parent ecosystem. Directly comparable dating app within the same group integration footprint.

Emerging players

• Yubo: Social discovery app focused on Gen Z making new friends via live video — directly comparable to MeetMe's friendship/streaming positioning, though skewed to a younger demographic.
• Bigo Live: Global live streaming platform with virtual gifting monetization (similar to MeetMe's Credits/Diamonds system). Comparable as a competitor for streamer mindshare and gifting revenue, though not dating-focused.

Broad incumbents

• Match Group: Industry-defining parent of Tinder, Hinge, Match.com, OkCupid, Plenty of Fish, and others. Sets category pricing, features, and user expectations that constrain MeetMe's strategic moves across the entire dating app landscape.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php?id=100076227257490
• Instagraminstagram.com/meetmeapp
• TikToktiktok.com/@meetmeapp
• Xx.com/meetme
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/quepasa-corporation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A5 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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