Hornet is a social networking community and app for the gay community. It has more than 30 million members worldwide and provides a community home base that is available anytime and anywhere. Hornet has become the most popular gay app in countries such as France, Russia, Brazil, Turkey, and Taiwan, and is rapidly expanding its sizable user base across Europe and in the United States.

Formed in 2011, the team at Hornet is based globally across South Africa, the United States, The Czech Republic, and Hong Kong. Hornet has to support a rapidly growing community and ensure that services are available, responsive, and secure.