Friend Finder Networks
Friend Finder Networks (formerly Various, Inc.) is an American internet company founded in 1996 by Andrew Conru and Lars Mapstead. Its corporate headquarters are located in Boca Raton, Florida, with additional offices in California, New York, and Taiwan.
| Industry | Online dating, adult entertainment |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Penthouse Media Group |
| Founded | 1996 (as Various, Inc.) |
| Founder | Andrew Conru, Lars Mapstead |
| Headquarters | , |
Key people | Andrew Conru, CEO |
The company primarily deals in adult entertainment, online dating, and social networking services. Its flagship online dating services include FriendFinder and its various spin-off services (such as Adult FriendFinder, and other dating services targeting various territories and niche categories, such as the South America-focused Amigos.com, and Christian dating website BigChurch), as well as niche websites for alternative lifestyles, and adult webcam websites. In 2007, the company was acquired by the owners of Penthouse magazine, and adopted its current name. In 2016, the Penthouse brand was sold off.