Valon Asani, is the founder and CEO of dua.com. Originally from Kosovo, Valon spent years living in Switzerland, but like many Albanians living abroad, he would return to Kosovo every year for the holidays.

During one of these trips, Valon realized he wanted to find someone who understood his humor, shared his values, and appreciated Albanian traditions. Finding other Albanians in Zurich was difficult, which led him to think, “Why isn’t there a dating app for Albanians?” This idea first sparked in 2011 and became a reality in 2019.

Through our research, we’ve found that many other ethnic groups have a similar need. They want a way to connect with people who share their cultural background. Most ethnic dating apps focus too much on marketing and fail to offer a great user experience.

We do things differently. Now, we’re expanding and reaching out to people who genuinely want to find love within their own ethnic communities.

dua.com is not just a dating app; it’s a community platform that helps people reconnect with their ethnic roots. This is especially important for those living far from home, as our data shows.