Chris Pavlovski studied at the University of Toronto Mississauga from 2001 to 2006. He launched Rumble in Toronto on 30 October 2013 and also co-founded the IT firm Cosmic Development.
In January 2021 Rumble sued Google for more than $2 billion. In May 2021 Narya Capital put in $25 million at a valuation of about $500 million. Rumble bought Locals in 2021, and in 2022 it began hosting Truth Social.
Rumble listed on Nasdaq in September 2022 through a merger with CF Acquisition Corp VI and moved its headquarters to Longboat Key, Florida, in 2023. France blocked the site in 2022, and Brazil suspended it in February 2025.
Tether invested $775 million in late 2024. Revenue was $95.5 million in 2024, and Pavlovski became a billionaire in January 2025. Rumble agreed to buy Northern Data for $767 million in 2025 and renamed itself RUM Group in June 2026.