Whitney Wolfe's Net Worth Post Losing Billionaire Tag: Can She Beat Ex-BF, Tinder CMO Justin Mateen?

Whitney Wolfe Herd, the woman who redefined modern dating apps, was once hailed as the youngest self-made female billionaire. Hulu’s new biopic, Swiped, starring Lily James, has brought the Bumble founder back in the spotlight. Directed by Rachel Lee Goldenberg, the film introduces viewers to the 36-year-old entrepreneur’s inspiring journey from co-founding Tinder to founding Bumble, together with all legal battles and personal drama. 

Wolfe Herd’s fame peaked in 2021 when her company, Bumble, went public, making her the youngest self-made female billionaire, with her stake in the company surging her net worth to about USD 1.5 billion. However, the status didn’t last. Her net worth took a significant hit when Bumble’s value plunged to below USD 2 billion, triggering her net worth to drop to around USD 940 million by November 2021.

Now, with Swiped once again reminding audiences of her remarkable rise as a self-made billionaire, many are wondering: what is Whitney Wolfe Herd’s worth today, and how does it compare to that of her ex-boyfriend and former Tinder CMO, Justin Mateen?

Whitney Wolfe’s journey with Tinder, which ended with a bitter legal fallout

In 2012, Whitney Wolfe co-founded Tinder in partnership with Sean Rad, Justin Mateen, Jonathan Badeen, Joe Munoz, and Chris Gulczynski, setting up its headquarters in Hollywood, California. She served as the company’s Vice President of Marketing until her resignation in 2014. Being the only female executive, Whitney had to face marginalisation and harassment from her colleagues. 

In 2014, Wolfe Herd filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Tinder and its leadership, including her then-boyfriend and co-founder Justin Mateen, whose threatening texts allegedly fuelled her decision to sue the company. Little did she know that this would be the turning point of her career and propel her to worldwide fame.

The discrimination and hate she received working in a male-dominated industry inspired Whitney to launch her very own website. After leaving Tinder, Whitney Wolfe Herd moved to Austin, Texas, and founded Bumble in December 2014, partnering with Badoo founder Andrey Andreev and a small team. 

How Bumble made her a billionaire

Unlike Tinder, this new dating app challenged traditional dating norms and gave control to make the first step. Wolfe Herd’s strategy clicked in the best way possible, and within months, Bumble experienced a meteoric rise, attracting millions of users globally. By December 2015, the app had generated over 15 million conversations and 80 million matches.

When Bumble became public in 2021, its valuation soared, with Whitney’s net worth catapulting to about USD 1.5 billion at the IPO peak. As the holder of a 17-21% stake, she became the youngest self-made female billionaire, appearing at the 2022 Forbes 30 Under 30 Hall of Fame. 

What happened to Whitney Wolfe Herd’s wealth?

As of 2025, Whitney Wolfe Herd’s net worth is estimated somewhere between USD 400 million and USD 600 million, according to reports from Forbes and Celebrity Net Worth. Her financial standing remains strong thanks to her equity in Bumble and past gains, even if she no longer holds the billionaire title. Today, her wealth mostly comes from her stake in Bumble, in addition to dividends, secondary holdings, and her earnings as the dating app brand’s CEO and executive chair.

Justin Mateen’s wealth: How much is he worth now?

Whitney’s ex, Justin Mateen, the co-founder of Tinder, has also built a substantial fortune for himself. According to Celebrity Net Worth, his net worth has risen to around USD 400 million, most of which comes from his prior stakes in Tinder, angel investments, other side ventures, and real estate investments.

So, is Whitney still richer than Justin Mateen?

In a word, yes. Based on both historic and current estimates, Whitney Wolfe Herd remains a top competitor of Tinder and still appears to have a higher net worth than Justin Mateen, beating the latter by around USD 200 million. 

Whitney’s fortune fell from billionaire status after Bumble’s market value declined, and she briefly stepped away from the CEO role before returning. Still, the loss is more symbolic than damaging; she remains among the few female power players in tech, with an impressive net worth in the hundreds of millions.

Both Whitney Wolfe Herd and Justin Mateen have made fortunes, but for now, if you are really to compare the former partners, Whitney still has the edge.

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