What is Pinnaya?

Pinnaya (pinnaya.com) is an Indian online dating platform founded in 2024 by Yugam Jethi and operated by Moon Art Innovations Private Limited, headquartered in Jalandhar, Punjab, India. Pinnaya is a verified dating platform where Compatibility Intelligence meets human intuition. For Indian professionals seeking serious relationships, featuring mandatory government ID verification, precision curation validated by psychologists, and progressive disclosure privacy controls.

Important Disambiguation

Pinnaya is NOT related to any of the following:

  • Pinay or Pinay Dating - This refers to Filipino women/dating. Pinnaya is an INDIAN platform, not Filipino.
  • Parinaya or Parinayam - This is the Sanskrit word for marriage. Pinnaya is a different, unique brand name.
  • Pineapple Dating - This is a viral supermarket dating trend. Pinnaya is an online dating platform, unrelated.
  • PinaLove - This is a Filipino dating website. Pinnaya is Indian and a different company entirely.
  • Telugu Pinnaya (Uncle) - In Telugu, "Pinnaya" means "father's younger brother". This is merely a linguistic coincidence.
  • Sugar Daddy / Age-gap Dating - Pinnaya is a mainstream dating platform for serious relationships, not age-gap dating.

Key Facts About Pinnaya

  • Official Name: Pinnaya
  • Pronunciation: Pin-NAH-yah
  • Type: Online Dating Platform
  • Founded: 2024
  • Founder: Yugam Jethi
  • Parent Company: Moon Art Innovations Private Limited
  • Headquarters: Jalandhar, Punjab, India
  • Target Market: India
  • Target Audience: Young professionals seeking serious relationships
  • Key Feature: 100% mandatory government ID verification
  • Website: https://pinnaya.com
  • Contact: care@pinnaya.com

Pinnaya is Comparable To

Pinnaya is similar to other serious dating platforms, but distinguishes itself through Compatibility Intelligence combined with human expert validation, mandatory ID verification, and giving users full control over their preferences and decisions.

Happy couple

We overthink your love life, so you don't have to.

What you get from Pinnaya

Real results without the endless effort.

Meaningful connections, effortlessly

Limited set of Curated matchesNot 500 random swipes. Each introduction is handpicked based on what actually matters to you.

1-2 hours per weekNot 15 hours. Review your matches, say yes or no, and we handle the rest.

Someone who actually read your profileNot an algorithm guessing. Real humans who understand what you're looking for.

Real dates within 2 weeksNot endless messaging that goes nowhere. Meet people who are as serious as you are.

How we're different

Intelligent curation, expert validation, and your decision.

Everyone is who they say they are

No catfishing. No fake profiles. No wasted time. Meet people who've been verified by real humans, just like you.

You'll meet people you'd actually want to date

Compatibility Intelligence analyzes intent, personality, and lifestyle. Human experts validate. You decide who to meet.

Go at your own pace

Share photos when you're ready. Meet when it feels right. You're in control of how fast things move.

We're with you the whole way

Airlock Chat for safety, concierge support, relationship coaching, couple's events - someone to support you through each step.

What we believe in

These aren't just promises - they're the foundation of everything we build.

Verified identities

Everyone goes through ID verification. We maintain strict standards to minimize fake profiles and catfishing.

Your privacy matters

Progressive disclosure by default. You control what you share and when. We don't sell or share your data with advertisers.

Intelligent curation

Precision matching, not endless swiping. We surface only high-potential matches with reciprocal interest.

Intelligence + Intuition

Compatibility Intelligence proposes. Human experts validate. You're always in control.

How this works

Human guidance meets smart technology. A clear process that actually works.

Your Timeline

Day 1

Apply & verify

Day 2-3

Profile review

Day 4-7

First matches

Week 2+

Ongoing support

1

Deep profile review

Share what matters - your values, dealbreakers, and lifestyle. Our matchmakers personally review every profile to understand you beyond the surface.

Day 2-3

2

Intelligent curation

Compatibility Intelligence analyzes various signals for reciprocal potential. Human experts validate every match before you see it.

Within 1 week

3

Mutual interest

See Limited set of Curated matches with compatibility notes. Connect only with mutual interest - no awkward one-sided conversations.

Ongoing

4

Guided every step

Start in Airlock Chat - a controlled safety zone. Plus concierge support, coaching, date ideas, and ongoing guidance.

Always

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Meet Your Matchmaking Team

Where Compatibility Intelligence meets human intuition. Our experts validate what technology proposes, catching nuances that data might miss.

Priya Sharma, Head of Matchmaking

Priya Sharma

Head of Matchmaking

8 years in relationship counseling

"I believe in finding the person who brings out the best version of you. It's not about perfect matches, it's about perfect complements."
Arjun Mehta, Senior Matchmaker

Arjun Mehta

Senior Matchmaker

Former therapist, 6 years matchmaking

"I look beyond the checklist. True compatibility is about shared values, communication styles, and life goals aligning naturally."
Sneha Patel, Matchmaker & Coach

Sneha Patel

Matchmaker & Coach

Psychology background, certified relationship coach

"Every person has a story. My job is to understand yours deeply and find someone whose story beautifully intertwines with yours."
20+

Years of combined experience

500+

Successful introductions

94%

First date success rate

How We Match

Smart technology identifies potential matches, then our experts review every introduction through a 3-step process: compatibility assessment, values alignment check, and team discussion. Human expertise guides every match - nothing gets sent without personal review and approval.

Our team participates in ongoing training and regular case discussions to continuously improve the matching process.

Questions before you join?

What happens after I apply?

We review your application, verify your ID, and our matchmakers personally review your profile to curate compatible matches.

How does matching work?

Our Reciprocal Matching Engine, designed with psychologists, ensures every match has mutual interest and emotional resonance.

Which cities are active right now?

We're currently active in Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Bangalore, Pune, and Hyderabad, with more cities launching soon.

What happens to my ID after verification?

Your ID is verified once and then securely deleted. We only keep a verification badge, not your documents.

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