Connor Rose
In short: Connor Rose is a co-founder of IRLY, a personality-first dating app for Gen Z that emerged from the University of British Columbia's entrepreneurship programme and is based in Vancouver. IRLY was acquired by Swiss dating group DUA AG in an undisclosed all-cash deal reported in February 2026.
Key facts
| Role | Co-founder |
|---|---|
| Organisation | IRLY |
| Based in | Canada |
| Founder | Co-founder of IRLY, listed alongside Laura Rollock [Global Dating Insights, July 2023] |
| Role | Described as IRLY's CEO and a UBC attendee [Daily Hive, January 2023] |
| Fact | Called 'dating app misrepresentation' a problem IRLY was designed to counter, in 2022 [Dating Industry Insights, 2022] |
| Acquisition | IRLY was acquired by DUA AG in an undisclosed all-cash deal [Dating Industry Insights, February 2026] |
Biography
Connor Rose is a co-founder of IRLY, a Gen Z dating app that came out of the University of British Columbia's entrepreneurship programme. Global Dating Insights lists him as a co-founder alongside Laura Rollock, and a UBC alumni magazine describes him as a UBC student and entrepreneur who co-founded an app. Daily Hive, in January 2023, described him as IRLY's chief executive and as a UBC attendee.
In 2022 Rose spoke about what he called 'dating app misrepresentation', the problem IRLY's conversation prompts, compatibility signals and profile games were designed to address, according to Dating Industry Insights. At the start of 2023 the app was pre-launch and the news that internet personality Cameron Dallas had joined the team brought it wider attention.
In February 2026 DII reported that DUA AG, a Swiss group of youth-oriented dating brands, had acquired the Vancouver-based app in an undisclosed all-cash deal. Rose's role after the acquisition has not been confirmed.
Career
- Co-founder and CEO, IRLY
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Questions about Connor Rose
Who founded IRLY?
Global Dating Insights lists Connor Rose and Laura Rollock as co-founders, and Cameron Dallas is described as joining as a co-founder in 2023.
Who owns IRLY now?
DII reported in February 2026 that DUA AG, a Swiss dating group, acquired IRLY.
Who is Connor Rose?
Connor Rose is a co-founder of IRLY, a personality-first dating app for Gen Z that emerged from the University of British Columbia's entrepreneurship programme and is based in Vancouver. IRLY was acquired by Swiss dating group DUA AG in an undisclosed all-cash deal reported in February 2026.
What is Connor Rose's current role?
Connor Rose is Co-founder at IRLY.