About us & Careers

Creating digital spaces for everybody.

HubPeople has been building social and dating technology since 2005. Headquartered in Douglas, Isle of Man, we're a friendly, forward-thinking team of around 60 people — spanning offices in the Isle of Man, the UK, and remote locations worldwide.

We power thousands of social networks across the globe, and we believe the internet is richer when there's a welcoming home for every community, interest, and niche imaginable.

Est. 2005 Douglas, Isle of Man ~60 people worldwide 1,000+ social networks powered 17 currencies supported

Two decades of building communities

HubPeople was founded in 2005 with a straightforward idea: give communities the technology to connect. What started as a desktop-only web platform has grown into a fully white-label social and dating stack supporting native iOS and Android apps, progressive web apps, configurable subscription tiers, a built-in ad server, and a shared member database spanning over 100 niches.

Over the years we've expanded the range of communities and niches the platform supports dramatically — from mainstream dating through to highly specialised lifestyle communities — always with the belief that the more specific the space, the more meaningful the connection.

Today our partners keep up to 65% of all revenue, launch without infrastructure costs, and compete on brand rather than technology. We handle the rest.

2005

HubPeople founded in Douglas, Isle of Man. Initial platform launched as a desktop web product.

2009

Michael O'Sullivan joins the company, beginning a leadership journey that would define HubPeople's modern era.

2014

Won the iDate Award for Best SaaS Platform — recognition from the industry's most respected awards programme of the time.

2010s–20s

Platform expanded to support 100+ niches, native mobile apps, and partners across Europe, North America, and beyond.

Today

~60 people, 1,000+ active social networks, 17 currencies, and a growing list of industry recognitions. Still based in Douglas, Isle of Man.

Leadership

The people behind the platform

Michael O'Sullivan

Owner & Managing Director

Michael joined HubPeople in 2009 and has led the company's evolution from a single desktop dating platform into one of the most capable white-label social technology providers in the world. Under his guidance the platform expanded its supported niches and communities significantly, added native mobile apps, introduced AI tooling for partners, and built a compliance and trust infrastructure that sits alongside major consumer dating brands.

He has been named one of the most influential people in online dating by Global Dating Insights for three consecutive years, and continues to shape the strategic direction of the business with the same hands-on approach he brought when he first arrived.

Michael sits on the board of the Online Dating & Discovery Association (ODDA), working alongside peers from Match Group, Bumble, Grindr, Parship, and other leading companies to help shape responsible industry standards globally.

Recognition

Awards & industry standing

Two decades of building well earns a few commendations along the way.

iDate Awards · 2014

Best SaaS Platform

Global Dating Insights · 3 consecutive years

Most Influential People in Online Dating — Michael O'Sullivan

Global Dating Insights

Commendation — Best Product

Global Dating Insights

Commendation — Trust & Safety

Benefits

Why work with us

We invest in the people who build HubPeople — with benefits that support your health, finances, growth, and time.

Health & Well-Being

Feel Supported with Health & Well-Being Benefits

Support that's there when you need it: Medicash Health Plan, confidential counselling, plus regular wellbeing talks and events.

Culture

Enjoy Team Events, Little Perks & Good Company

From annual events to casual get-togethers, with little perks along the way.

Financial

Plan Ahead with Our Company Pension Scheme

We make a strong employer pension contribution to help you save for the future.

Growth

Keep Growing with Training & Development Opportunities

Build your skills with opportunities across the business. Every training request is considered for personal and professional development.

Conference & Events

See the World Through Travel & Global Events

For roles within our sales and marketing team, there may be opportunities to attend conferences and events globally, including our biannual company conference, with chances to network, travel, and present.