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Foursquare's Swarm app persists after acquisition, still used by loyal niche of check-in fans

Swarm, the check-in app spun off from Foursquare, continues to operate despite a dramatic decline in activity and public attention. The app was recently acquired, according to a Fast Company columnist, though the buyer and terms were not detailed. A small base of users still logs locations and competes for mayorships years after the service's peak popularity.

fastcompany.com · 2026-10-23

Foursquare Co-Founder Dennis Crowley Says Infillion Sale Left Investors With Nothing

Dennis Crowley, co-founder and former CEO of Foursquare, wrote in a blog post that neither preferred nor common stockholders received any payout when advertising company Infillion acquired the location-data platform last month at an undisclosed price. Crowley said he was heartbroken by the outcome, noting Foursquare had raised over $411 million and once posted consecutive years above $100 million in revenue before its consumer app shut down in 2024.

techcrunch.com · 2026-10-21