Match Group invests in Garbo, a non-profit background check platform aimed at empowering individuals with information to enhance safety in the online dating landscape.

Target Information

Garbo is a pioneering non-profit background check platform established in 2018 by Kathryn Kosmides, a survivor of gender-based violence. The platform is designed to provide historical data regarding violence and abuse, enabling individuals to make informed choices about their safety. By offering low-cost background checks based on publicly available records related to violence and abuse, including arrests, convictions, and restraining orders, Garbo democratizes access to critical safety information that has traditionally been both expensive and difficult to obtain.

The organization aims to address the challenges faced by marginalized communities and women, who have often encountered systemic obstacles in accessing safety resources. Garbo's mission is to proactively prevent gender-based violence by fostering transparency in personal connections, thus empowering users to protect themselves within the dating landscape.

Industry Overview in the United States

The background check industry in the United States is predominantly driven by for-profit entities that often charge high fees for crucial safety information. This creates a barrier for many individuals, particularly those in unders