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VIA EDGAR | September 7, 2021 |
Re: | Acceleration Request for Bumble Inc. |
Registration Statement on Form S-1
Securities and Exchange Commission
Division of Corporation Finance
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Attention: Priscilla Dao
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule 461 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, we attach the requests of our client, Bumble Inc., and of the underwriters that effectiveness of the above-referenced Registration Statement be accelerated to 4:15 p.m., Washington, D.C. time, on September 9, 2021, or as soon as practicable thereafter. We ask, however, that the Securities and Exchange Commission staff not accelerate such effectiveness until we speak with you on that date.
Call me at (202) 636-5804 with any questions.
Very truly yours, |
/s/ Joshua Ford Bonnie |
Joshua Ford Bonnie |