People
Dating and friendship
Members can meet for dates, friendship and shared interests. The app is designed to continue beyond a match.
European LGBTQIA+ partner network
We are building the partner network behind GayHearts.
GayHearts is an independent app without advertising banners for the LGBTQIA+ community. Members use it for dating, friendship, themed rooms, travel, events and finding welcoming places. GayHearts Europe is responsible for development and for building the partner network.
Available in 28 European countries
Android app and web app
Developed in Duisburg
GayHearts Europe
Partners across Europe
Network in development
What members use
Dating, friendship, places and events
The app brings people, places and practical information together. Partners appear where they can offer something useful to the community.
Places
Vibe Radar and Safe Spaces
Community places and partner locations can be found where people are already looking for them.
Activities
Travel, events and rooms
Themed rooms, trips and events help members turn online contact into shared experiences.
Community Fund
Money returned to the community
A defined share of premium revenue supports queer projects and services through the Community Fund.
Who we are looking for
A network for everyday life, travel and support
We are speaking with commercial partners, community organisations and local services across Europe. Relevance and reliability matter more than company size.
Stay and go out
Hotels, restaurants and nightlife
Hotels, hostels, holiday accommodation, restaurants, cafés, bars, clubs and wellness providers that welcome LGBTQIA+ guests.
Travel and culture
Trips, events and tickets
Travel agencies, tour operators, Pride organisers, event teams, cultural venues and ticket providers.
Everyday life
Employers, work and housing
Employers, job providers, coworking spaces, housing projects and queer shops with concrete offers for the community.
Support
Associations, advice and Safe Spaces
Associations, initiatives, counselling centres, aid services, community spaces and reputable health related providers.
Partner presence
How partners can take part
GayHearts remains free of conventional banner advertising. Partners are integrated into relevant parts of the app and must offer clear value to members.
A useful partner profile
Show what you offer, who it is for and how members can reach you. Clear information comes before promotional language.
A place in the Vibe Radar
Suitable venues and Safe Spaces can appear in the location based discovery area of GayHearts.
Relevant events and offers
Partners can present dates, activities and benefits in the parts of the app where they make sense.
Community conversations
Themed rooms create space for questions, recommendations and exchange around travel, work, health and everyday life.
Direct booking is in development
An in house system for tables, event tickets and direct bookings is being built. It is not available yet.
Traceable community contribution
B2B contributions allocated to the Community Fund are intended to be documented in a clear contribution record.
Community Fund
A share returns to queer projects and support services.
Depending on the premium package, 3 to 12 percent of revenue goes to the Community Fund. A share of B2B contributions is also intended for the fund. The aim is to support queer projects and services in a transparent and community led way.
Read about the Community Fund
Who is building this
Developed independently in Duisburg
I am Sven Ihrke and I develop the technology behind GayHearts myself. My work also includes product strategy, partnerships and the further development of the Community Fund.
The product is being built step by step. GayHearts Europe i.G. is the structure for development and European partnerships. The company formation is being prepared.
Germany
Austria
Switzerland
Netherlands
Belgium
France
Poland
Czechia
Europe
Questions from prospective partners
Clear answers before you apply
Who can apply for a GayHearts partnership?
Businesses, organisations and services with a clear LGBTQIA+ friendly offer can apply. Every application is reviewed before a partner profile is activated.
Is the booking system already available?
No. Direct booking for tables, tickets and other services is in development. Current partner options focus on profiles, places, information, events and relevant offers.
What does banner ad free mean for partners?
GayHearts does not use conventional advertising banners. Partner information is placed in relevant product areas, such as the Vibe Radar, events, themed rooms and partner profiles.
What is the current Founding Partner offer?
Nine of ten places are currently available. Founding Partners can test GayHearts for 90 days at no charge and then receive a permanent 50 percent discount on their selected tariff.
Where is GayHearts available?
GayHearts is available in 28 European countries, including Switzerland. The first partner focus covers Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Poland and Czechia.
Partnerships
Does your organisation have a useful offer for the LGBTQIA+ community?
Tell us what you provide, where you operate and who it is for. We will review whether it fits the partner network and contact you directly.