Ignite Dating: Elite Matchmaking Agency

Ignite Dating is an elite matchmaking agency that provides hand-selected, personal introductions for successful, high-net-worth and high-profile professionals seeking a committed life partner. Founded by Michelle Begy in 2020, it operates from a head office in Oakham, Rutland, with regional offices across the UK plus locations in Eire, Switzerland, Australia and the USA.

Key facts

  • Founded by Michelle Begy, who launched Ignite Dating in 2020 after an earlier career in advertising, PR, event management and as a Global Headhunter Matchmaker
  • Head office address: 61a South Street, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6BG, United Kingdom
  • Michelle Begy is an MMI-Accredited Matchmaker, MBTI and FIRO practitioner, holds a Science-based Coaching Certification from the Matchmaking Institute, and has been named a Spear's 500 Recommended Matchmaker for high-net-worth individuals
  • Ignite Dating states it is the only agency in the UK that invests in and obtains global MMI (Matchmaking Institute) accreditation for all of its matchmakers
  • The team includes matchmakers/headhunters Michelle Begy, Julie Drummond, Marli Hems-Ward, Stephanie Eldridge and Nicola Holt, a personal stylist Lauren Green, a Finance Director Yvonne Nestor-Ryan, and a Marketing Manager Ed Texier
  • The company has been featured in press outlets including Forbes, BBC Radio Scotland, The Times, The Telegraph Luxury, Metro, Yahoo Life, Elite Traveler and others
  • Ignite Dating won 'Dating Agency of the Year' and has been recognised by Spear's 500 as a matchmaker of note
  • Affiliate partners/related projects include Project Bee, The Chapar, and The Lucie App
  • Clients span a range of salary bands from under £100,000 to over £1,000,000 annually, based on enquiry form options
  • The referral scheme offers existing clients and their referred friend £300 off membership (or cash) each for successful introductions made by Christmas Eve

What is Ignite Dating?

Ignite Dating is an elite matchmaking agency offering hand-selected, personal introductions for singles seeking a committed life partner. It positions itself as a discreet, personalised alternative to dating apps, working with a dedicated matchmaker who uses personality profiling and intuition to search an extensive database and private network before making introductions.

Who does Ignite Dating serve?

Ignite Dating serves successful, high-net-worth and high-profile professionals across the UK and internationally, including clients in London, Switzerland, Eire and other locations. According to enquiry form salary bands, clients span a range from under £100,000 to over £1,000,000 annually, reflecting a professional client base seeking a committed relationship.

What services does Ignite Dating offer?

Ignite Dating offers elite matchmaking centred on hand-selected personal introductions, supported by personality profiling, safety checks, coaching and ongoing dating support. Its services combine private consultations, exclusive headhunting of matches and access to a private network of professional singles, alongside media commentary on dating and relationships.

  • Elite matchmaking and hand-selected personal introductions
  • Psychometric and personality profiling (MBTI and FIRO practitioner-led)
  • Private, in-depth client consultations (face-to-face or virtual)
  • Exclusive headhunting of suitable matches within clients' localities and worldwide
  • ID and digital footprint checks on all matches for safety
  • Professional dating photoshoots
  • Ongoing support and feedback throughout the dating journey
  • Image, date and relationship coaching
  • Access to an exclusive private network of high-calibre professional singles across the UK and internationally
  • Refer-a-friend introduction scheme
  • Media/press commentary and expert interviews on dating and relationships

Where is Ignite Dating located?

Ignite Dating's head office is at 61a South Street, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6BG, United Kingdom. It also runs regional matchmaking offices across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and has a presence in Eire (Ireland), Switzerland (Zurich), Australia and the USA (New York).

Which UK regions does Ignite Dating cover?

Ignite Dating operates regional matchmaking offices covering England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Beyond its Oakham, Rutland head office, its named UK service areas span dozens of counties and cities, from Bedfordshire to Worcestershire, in addition to its international locations in Eire, Switzerland, Australia and the USA.

  • Bedfordshire
  • Berkshire
  • Bristol & Bath
  • Buckinghamshire
  • Cambridgeshire
  • Cheshire
  • Cumbria
  • Derbyshire
  • Devon & Cornwall
  • Dorset
  • Durham
  • East Riding of Yorkshire
  • Essex
  • Gloucestershire & The Cotswolds
  • Hampshire
  • Herefordshire
  • Hertfordshire
  • Kent
  • Lancashire
  • Leicestershire & Rutland
  • Lincolnshire
  • London
  • Manchester
  • Merseyside
  • Norfolk
  • Northamptonshire
  • Northern Ireland
  • North Yorkshire
  • Nottinghamshire
  • Oxfordshire
  • Scotland
  • South Yorkshire
  • Somerset
  • Suffolk
  • Surrey
  • Sussex
  • Tyne and Wear
  • Warwickshire
  • West Midlands
  • West Yorkshire
  • Wiltshire
  • Worcestershire

Who founded Ignite Dating and who is on the team?

Ignite Dating was founded by Michelle Begy, who launched the agency in 2020 after an earlier career in advertising, PR, event management and as a Global Headhunter Matchmaker. The team also includes matchmakers/headhunters Julie Drummond, Marli Hems-Ward, Stephanie Eldridge and Nicola Holt, personal stylist Lauren Green, Finance Director Yvonne Nestor-Ryan, and Marketing Manager Ed Texier.

What accreditations and certifications does Ignite Dating hold?

Michelle Begy, founder of Ignite Dating, is an MMI-Accredited Matchmaker, an MBTI and FIRO practitioner, and holds a Science-based Coaching Certification from the Matchmaking Institute. Ignite Dating states it is the only agency in the UK that invests in and obtains global MMI accreditation for all of its matchmakers, using MBTI and FIRO profiling in its process.

Has Ignite Dating received press coverage or awards?

Ignite Dating has been featured in press outlets including Forbes, BBC Radio Scotland, The Times, The Telegraph Luxury, Metro, Yahoo Life, Elite Traveler and others. The agency has won 'Dating Agency of the Year' and been recognised by Spear's 500 as a matchmaker of note, with founder Michelle Begy named a Spear's 500 Recommended Matchmaker for high-net-worth individuals.

What affiliate partners does Ignite Dating have?

Ignite Dating operates affiliate partners and related projects called Project Bee, The Chapar, and The Lucie App. These are listed alongside its core matchmaking business as part of its broader offering to clients and the dating industry, though the material does not describe what each project specifically does.

  • Project Bee
  • The Chapar
  • The Lucie App

Does Ignite Dating offer a referral scheme?

Yes. Ignite Dating runs a refer-a-friend introduction scheme in which existing clients and their referred friend can each receive £300 off membership, or cash, for successful introductions made by Christmas Eve. This scheme rewards clients who bring new singles into the agency's network.

Frequently asked questions

How do I contact Ignite Dating?

Ignite Dating's head office is at 61a South Street, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6BG, United Kingdom. The agency can be reached by phone at +44 (0)333 366 0640 or by email at hello@ignitedating.co.uk.

Does Ignite Dating use personality profiling?

Yes. Ignite Dating uses psychometric and personality profiling, specifically MBTI and FIRO methods led by practitioners, as part of its consultation process to understand a client's values, lifestyle and compatibility needs before making introductions.

Does Ignite Dating check the safety of matches?

Yes. Ignite Dating performs ID and digital footprint checks on all matches as part of its safety process, alongside private, in-depth client consultations conducted face-to-face or virtually.

Is Ignite Dating only for UK clients?

No. While Ignite Dating has a head office in Oakham, Rutland and regional offices across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, it also serves clients in Eire (Ireland), Switzerland (Zurich), Australia and the USA (New York).

Who is Michelle Begy?

Michelle Begy is the founder of Ignite Dating, which she launched in 2020 after a career in advertising, PR, event management and as a Global Headhunter Matchmaker. She is an MMI-Accredited Matchmaker, MBTI and FIRO practitioner, and a Spear's 500 Recommended Matchmaker.

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