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Kinky dating app Feeld pays founders record £3.8m after sales jump

By Rob Davies · Oct 2, 2026, 4:58 AM CDT

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Platform ‘for the curious’ says users outside the UK account for nearly 90% of its revenues Business live – latest updates Feeld, a UK-based dating app aimed at non-monogamous, queer and kinky users, has reported strong sales growth and paid its founders their largest-ever dividend as it attracts users from more “vanilla” rivals. Revenues jumped by 24% to £64m following a surge in interest from wh

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Promotional framingThe language casts the app in a positive, socially progressive light, which may influence reader perception beyond pure reporting.

Emphasis on growthHighlights strong financial performance without providing comparative or historical context.

Geographic emphasisSuggests international expansion as a key factor, but lacks detail on which markets drive this revenue.

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Missing context

The article does not provide details on Feeld's profitability, user numbers, market share, how the revenue growth compares with competitors, or any independent verification of the financial figures.

Important context

Feeld operates in a niche segment of the dating‑app market targeting non‑monogamous, queer and kinky users, and it claims that the majority of its revenue now comes from users outside the UK.

Opinion vs. reporting

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The piece is primarily reporting but includes promotional language that frames the app positively, such as describing it as a "safe, inclusive space" and appealing to "open‑minded people".