The story
Founded by Joe Shapira in 1997.1
Private company
Spark Networks
Logo: Spark Networks, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3
Global dating company
Spark Networks GmbH is an American-German dating company with a portfolio of brands designed for singles seeking serious relationships. These online dating brands include Zoosk, SilverSingles, EliteSingles, Jdate, ChristianMingle, eDarling, JSwipe, AdventistSingles, LDSSingles, and Attractive World.2 It was founded by Joe Shapira.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1997Founded1
- Websitewww.spark.net
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Spark Networks GmbH is an American-German dating company with a portfolio of brands designed for singles seeking serious relationships. These online dating brands include Zoosk, SilverSingles, EliteSingles, Jdate, ChristianMingle, eDarling, JSwipe, AdventistSingles, LDSSingles, and Attractive World.2
Corporate structure
Spark Networks sits at the top of its group. 2 entities, 1 country on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.
- Spark Networks
- Zoosk Subsidiary ยท San Francisco
Built from subsidiaries, stakes and holdings from Wikidata (CC0); major holders from Schedules 13D and 13G. Each entity in the chart links to its source.
Leadership
Who has led Spark Networks, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderJoe Shapira1
Subsidiaries and ownership
Subsidiaries
From Wikidata.1
Timeline
- 1997Founded Founded1
Links
- Websitewww.spark.net1
- WikipediaSpark Networks
- WikidataQ7573631
Sources
The numbers on this page point here. Each one links to the record it came from.
- 1WikidataSpark Networks on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaSpark Networks on Wikipedia
- 3Wikimedia CommonsSpark Networks logo by Spark Networks, Public domain