Spark Networks GmbH is an American-German dating company with a portfolio of brands designed for singles seeking serious relationships. The deal increased Spark's global monthly paying subscribers to over 1 million. The company was founded by Joe Y. Shapira in under the name MatchNet plc. The company was also home to Christian Mingle, which was launched in In January , the company changed its name to Spark Networks because management felt that the new name more sharply distinguished the company in the marketplace.
On November 10, , Jdate launched a dating app designed for Jewish singles. Redesigns of the Jdate and Christian Mingle websites were announced in Jdate's redesign went live on November 18, , while Christian Mingle's went live on December 17, The combination created a worldwide online dating platform, with brands including EliteSingles, eDarling, Jdate, Christian Mingle, JSwipe, and Attractive World serving a spectrum of users across 29 countries and 15 languages.
The company was sued by the Santa Monica city attorney as well as district attorneys in four counties. On March 21, , Spark entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Zoosk, Inc.
On January 12, , pursuant to the StaRUG restructuring plan, confirmed by a German court on January 4, , the Local Court of Munich, Germany registered the reduction of the company's share capital to zero and cancellation of the stock and subsequently issued new share capital, all of which was issued to a subsidiary of MGG Investment Group.
On April 15, , the German Court certified and formally confirmed that the StaRUG restructuring plan and confirmation order entered on January 4, are final and non-appealable.
