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Grindr agrees to acquire PurposeMed, owner of HIV-prevention telehealth provider Freddie, for $250M, its first major acquisition as it expands into a gay hub

Gay dating-app's first major acquisition reflects a broader expansion into the healthcare business

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Grindr agrees to acquire PurposeMed, owner of HIV-prevention telehealth provider Freddie, for $250M, its first major acquisition as it expands into a gay hub

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