frumster
Frumster, Inc. operates the Frumster and JWed online dating brands serving Jewish singles seeking marriage, with strict filtering for Orthodox users and a mobile app for broader reach. The company generates subscription revenue via direct-to-consumer self-serve registration across web and mobile.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2001
- Headquarters—
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingSoftware
frumster firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- frumster
- Legal name
- Frumster, Inc.
- Website
- https://frumster.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2001
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- Frumster, Inc. operates the Frumster and JWed online dating brands serving Jewish singles seeking marriage, with strict filtering for Orthodox users and a mobile app for broader reach. The company generates subscription revenue via direct-to-consumer self-serve registration across web and mobile.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
frumster industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Online Dating
- NAICS
- Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (5162)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Dating & Relationship Networking (MPACAJAH)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Dating & Relationship Networks (BPAMABAF)
Keywords
frumster business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Personnel
Revenue model
- Dating Platform Services: Online dating platform generating revenue through subscription/membership model for JWed and Frumster brands serving Jewish singles seeking marriage.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels2 records
frumster product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Frumster, Inc. operates online dating platforms — Frumster and JWed — that connect Jewish singles seeking marriage. The Frumster brand targets strictly Orthodox users with strict filtering to maintain a frum environment, while the JWed brand serves the broader Jewish community including non-Orthodox singles. The JWed Match mobile app extends platform access to mobile users on Android and iOS devices.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- JWed: Online dating brand serving all Jews, expanding beyond the religious niche to serve non-Orthodox market as well.
Products and services
- Frumster Online dating platform for strictly Orthodox Jewish singles seeking marriage, employing strict filters to maintain a frum environment for the religious community.
- JWed Online dating brand serving Jewish singles across the religious spectrum, from Orthodox to non-Orthodox, providing matching services for marriage-focused users.
- JWed Match Mobile dating application providing on-the-go access to the JWed dating platform for Android and iOS users.
Companies that use frumster
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
frumster technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
frumster competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Muzmatch: Faith-based dating app originally targeting Muslim singles, now expanding more broadly. Comparable to Frumster/JWed as a faith-focused, mobile-first dating platform with similar niche-specialization strategy and subscription model.
Broad incumbents
- Match Group: Parent of Tinder, Hinge, Match.com, OkCupid, and others. Indirect incumbent competitor — broader portfolio but overlaps with Frumster/JWed on dating use case, subscription economics, and mobile app distribution.
- Christian Mingle (Spark Networks): Faith-based dating site from Spark Networks targeting Christian singles. Operates on the same subscription-based model for a similarly narrow religious niche — directly comparable framework to Frumster.
- eHarmony: Long-standing relationship-focused dating platform with a compatibility-matching product. Comparable as an incumbent subscription-based dating service, though broader market than Frumster's Jewish-only focus.
- EliteSingles: Subscription dating platform targeting educated/professional singles. Comparable on subscription model and 'specialized dating' positioning, though Frumster's niche is religious rather than demographic.
Regional players
- Shabbat.com: Jewish community social platform that includes dating/social connection among Jewish singles. Adjacent to Frumster's Jewish singles market with overlap on community-driven discovery, complementing rather than directly substituting for Frumster.
Direct peers
- The League: Curated, gated dating app serving a defined niche (ambitious professionals). Comparable to Frumster/JWed in serving a self-selecting, niche audience with strict filtering on the platform.
- Coffee Meets Bagel: Mobile-first dating app with curated daily matches and subscription monetization. Operates in the same direct-to-consumer, mobile app-distributed dating category with a similar self-serve onboarding flow.
- JDate (Spark Networks): Jewish-focused online dating platform and the most direct competitor to Frumster/JWed. Both serve Jewish singles seeking marriage, and both operate under a subscription model with similar matchmaking and communication features.
- SawYouAtSinai: Orthodox Jewish matchmaking platform (originally a shadchan-network site). Directly competes with Frumster for the strictly frum segment with overlapping target customer, value proposition, and subscription model.
Market position
Customer concentration
frumster financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
frumster leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
frumster subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
frumster funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
frumster M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about frumster
What does frumster do?
Frumster, Inc. operates online dating platforms — Frumster and JWed — that connect Jewish singles seeking marriage. The Frumster brand targets strictly Orthodox users with strict filtering to maintain a frum environment, while the JWed brand serves the broader Jewish community including non-Orthodox singles. The JWed Match mobile app extends platform access to mobile users on Android and iOS devices.
Is frumster a public or private company?
frumster is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.
When was frumster founded?
frumster was founded in 2001.
How does frumster make money?
One revenue line is on record: dating Platform Services.
Who are frumster's main competitors?
Muzmatch is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are Match Group, Christian Mingle (Spark Networks), eHarmony and EliteSingles. Shabbat.com is listed as a regional player. Direct peers are The League, Coffee Meets Bagel, JDate (Spark Networks) and SawYouAtSinai.
Does frumster have an API?
No public API is recorded for frumster.
What industry is frumster in?
frumster's product category is Online Dating. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPACAJAH, Dating & Relationship Networking, with a secondary code of BPAMABAF, Dating & Relationship Networks. Its NAICS code is 5162.