Elite dating agency for professionals, executives and entrepreneurs
Hand selected introductions. Real matchmakers. No algorithms.
Ignite Dating is a UK matchmaking agency, with international reach, creating confidential, personally selected introductions for professionals, entrepreneurs, C-suite executives and discerning singles. Every match is chosen by an experienced matchmaker who knows you, not by software that has never met you.
The Ignite Dating difference
Most dating services show you profiles. We introduce you to people.
Every introduction at Ignite Dating is selected by a human matchmaker using psychological profiling, professional judgement and selected from an extensive private network. Nothing is automated. Nothing is public. You never browse, swipe or message strangers.
Introductions selected by an experienced matchmaker
Your profile is never public and never searchable
Every match is personally vetted and mutually approved before you meet
You stay in full control of who you are introduced to
About Michelle Begy, founder
Ignite Dating was founded by Michelle Begy, a professional matchmaker with more than a decade of experience placing clients into long term relationships.
Qualifications and recognition
Spear's 500 Top Recommended Matchmaker, four consecutive years
Featured in Forbes
Certified practitioner, Matchmaking Institute
Certified MBTI practitioner (Myers Briggs Type Indicator)
Certified FIRO practitioner (Fundamental Interpersonal Relations Orientation)
Science based relationship coach
More than ten years of professional matchmaking experience
Michelle personally oversees client matching and works alongside a team of trained matchmakers, dating consultants and relationship coaches.
Don’t just take our word for it…
How our matchmaking service works
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Confidential consultation
Your journey begins with a private consultation, in person or online. Our dating consultant learns about your personality, relationship goals, lifestyle, family aspirations, values and previous dating experience. This tells us not only who you are, but who you are most likely to build a lasting relationship with.
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Personality and compatibility assessment
We build an in depth profile using professional assessment tools including MBTI, and FIRO on our higher tier. These identify communication style, emotional compatibility and long term relationship potential. We also arrange professional photography for your private profile.
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Carefully selected introductions
Your matchmaker personally searches our private database and extended network. Every introduction is individually selected, vetted, mutually approved and completely confidential.
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Personal matchmaking support
Your matchmaker briefs you before every introduction and gathers detailed feedback afterwards. Each subsequent match becomes more refined as we learn what genuinely works for you.
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Relationship coaching
Finding the right person is only part of it. Many clients keep working with their matchmaker after meeting someone, with ongoing guidance as the relationship develops.
Who we work with
Ignite Dating specialises in confidential matchmaking for professionals, executives, business owners, entrepreneurs, doctors, lawyers, consultants, senior managers, high net worth and ultra high networth individuals, divorcees returning to dating, and singles seeking a serious long term relationship, of all ages.
Where we work
We provide matchmaking across the United Kingdom, including London, Manchester, Cambridge, Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Why clients choose Ignite Dating
Spear's 500 Top Recommended Matchmaker, four years running
More than ten years of professional matchmaking experience
Certified Matchmaking Institute practitioners
MBTI and FIRO certified practitioners in house
A private client network
A dedicated personal matchmaker for every client
Completely confidential, with no public profile
Ongoing relationship coaching and advice
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Speak to our team about what you are looking for, in complete confidence and with no obligation.
Frequently asked questions
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It is worth it if you are serious about a long term relationship, short on time and don’t want to use online apps. A matchmaker removes the volume and the guesswork. Instead of filtering hundreds of profiles yourself, you meet a select number of people who have been vetted against your goals, values and lifestyle by someone who has interviewed you both.
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Service is tailored to each client and depends on the service level and the scope of the search. We talk through options and fees openly during your confidential consultation, with no obligation.
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Mainly busy professionals, executives, business owners and entrepreneurs who value discretion and have little time to spend on apps. It is also common among people returning to dating after divorce, and among those who do not want a searchable public dating profile.
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They are built for different outcomes. Apps optimise for volume and time spent in the app. A matchmaker optimises for compatibility, because the service only works if you stop needing it. You meet fewer people, chosen deliberately, with support before and after each introduction.
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Compatibility runs deeper than shared hobbies. We assess communication style through MBTI, interpersonal needs through FIRO, plus values, lifestyle, family aspirations and relationship readiness. Two people can look identical on a profile and still want completely different lives.
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Your matchmaker searches our private database and exclusive network, using your consultation, your assessment results and their own professional judgement. Every introduction is personally vetted and approved by both people before contact is made.
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Completely. Your profile is never public, never searchable and never shown without your approval. Contact details are only shared with an introduction once you have both agreed to be connected.