dua - Platform for
Diaspora Intelligence
We are changing the way globally fragmented communities connect by providing the integrated Go-To platform for matchmaking and neo banking services.
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Vision, Mission & Team
International migration is increasing. These communities - 272M migrants worldwide - don’t have their own platforms to connect with people from the same cultural background.
We are empowering fragmented communities by providing the integrated ‘Diaspora Intelligence’-platform.
Founders & Team
Valon Asani
President of the Board, Founder & CEO15 years in the IT, Software & Digital Marketing industry
Larklind Cerkezi
Board, Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer15 years in the IT, Software & Digital Marketing industry
“Our goal is to build a unique community ecosystem platform for global communities, which allows dedicated networking, matchmaking and communication between community members. We’re here to connect people who want to be connected with each other – by combining experience, technology and build easy-to-use software.”
Our Solution: The Diaspora Intelligence Platform
dua is an integrated messaging and matchmaking platform that allows users to easily find new people, stay connected and do transactions.
Team-Leaders
Edon Luta
Chief Marketing OfficerFidan Bacaj
Lead Android DeveloperLend Kazazi
Lead iOS DeveloperAdmir Kadriu
Chief Technology OfficerErblin Ribari
Chief Finance OfficerYllka Abdullahu
Business Development OfficerErand Hoxha
Head of UI/UXChristen Oesterbye
Fintech AdvisorDrenusha Shala
AdvisorUranik Begu
Startup AdvisorSacha Ghiglione
AdvisorAida Halitaj
Data ScientistMarket, Positioning & Strategy
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Global communities are missing individual platforms
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272 M international migrants are part of global communities (diaspora & home population)
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Online dating / matchmaking market is growing by 11.6% (CAGR) - a global phenomenon
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Leading to a strong demand for individual community solutions
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B2B: market gap for a high-end mobile platform solution
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A vast B2B2C market with few competitors and a huge technological barrier
News
- 04.02.2021: Albanian Dating App Dua Raised an Extended Seed Round
- 11.01.2021: From 0–130’000 Active Users
App Insights
◼️ App Installs: 348’322
◼️ Completed Profiles: 151’042
◼️ App Events: 305+ Million
◼️ Messages sent: 122’509 / daily (Jan.)
◼️ Total Matches: 1’000’000+
Month-on-Month:
✔️ +11.5% Growth in Users (completed profiles)!
✔️ +23% Growth in User Activity!
In-App Ad Impressions:
- Nov. 2020: 1,071,751
- Dec. 2020: 2,371,751 (+121%)
- Jan. 2021: 3,600,000 (+47%)
- Total Ad Impressions: 8’569’197
- Total Clicks on Ads: 51’258
Investor Relations
Our investors say:
With investors from Switzerland, Denmark & Kosovo and backgrounds in finance, IT & IT-security or gaming, we work closely on strategic decisions and next steps.
Existing Shareholders:
Seed Round(s):
12.5% of dua AG
Pre-Series A:
1.5%
Last confirmed Valuation:
30’000’000 €
Series A Round
Valuation:
30.0M €
Shares to be sold:
10% of the dua AG
Share Value:
3.0M €
Investment for:
Product, Technology
30%
Working Capital (Team / HR)
20%
Growth, Marketing, User Acq.
40%
Business Development
10%
Board of directors
Valon Asani
Larklind Cerkezi
Christen Madsen-Oesterbye
dua AG
Address
Leutschenbachstrasse 95
8050 Zürich
Legal form
Company limited by shares (AG)
UID/VAT
CHE-361.938.629
Commercial register number
CH-020.3.047.763-8