Ignite Dating: Elite Matchmaking for Wealthy Singles in the UK

Key facts

• Ignite Dating was founded in 2020 by Michelle Begy, who previously worked in advertising, PR, event management and as a Global Headhunter Matchmaker.
• 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 UK agency that invests in and obtains global MMI (Matchmaking Institute) accreditation for all of its matchmakers.
• The team includes matchmakers Michelle Begy, Julie Drummond, Marli Hems-Ward, Stephanie Eldridge and Nicola Holt, personal stylist Lauren Green, Finance Director Yvonne Nestor-Ryan and Marketing Manager Ed Texier.
• Ignite Dating has been featured in press outlets including Forbes, BBC Radio Scotland, The Times, The Telegraph Luxury, Metro, Yahoo Life and Elite Traveler.
• Ignite Dating has won 'Dating Agency of the Year' and been recognised by Spear's 500 as a matchmaker of note.
• Ignite Dating's head office is at 61a South Street, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6BG, United Kingdom.
• The agency operates regional matchmaking offices across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, plus services in Eire, Switzerland (Zurich), Australia and the USA (New York).
• Clients span salary bands from under £100,000 to over £1,000,000 annually, based on the agency's enquiry form options.
• Ignite Dating's referral scheme offers an existing client and their referred friend £300 off membership, or the cash equivalent, for successful introductions made by Christmas Eve.

What is Ignite Dating?

Ignite Dating is an elite matchmaking agency that provides hand-selected, personal introductions for singles seeking a committed life partner. It serves successful, high-net-worth and high-profile professionals across the UK and internationally, offering a discreet, personalised alternative to swiping apps for those who want a serious, long-term relationship. The agency was founded in 2020 by Michelle Begy, after an earlier career in advertising, PR, event management and as a Global Headhunter Matchmaker.

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, who are looking for a discreet, personalised alternative to dating apps. Clients span salary bands from under £100,000 to over £1,000,000 annually, based on the agency's enquiry form options.

What services does Ignite Dating offer?

• Ignite Dating offers a full suite of elite matchmaking services, from initial consultation through to ongoing relationship coaching, combining personal introductions with safety checks, psychometric profiling and professional coaching for high-net-worth and high-profile clients across the UK and internationally.
• 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 does Ignite Dating operate?

• Ignite Dating operates from a head office in Oakham, Rutland, with regional matchmaking offices across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and services extending to Eire, Switzerland, Australia and the USA, giving clients UK-wide and selected international coverage.
• Head office: 61a South Street, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6BG, United Kingdom
• Regional offices across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, including 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
• International locations: Eire (Ireland), Switzerland (Zurich), Australia, and the USA (New York)

Who founded Ignite Dating and leads its team?

Ignite Dating was founded in 2020 by Michelle Begy, who launched the agency after an earlier career in advertising, PR, event management and as a Global Headhunter Matchmaker. She now leads a team of named matchmakers and support staff who manage client introductions, styling, finance and marketing. The team includes matchmakers 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 recognition has Ignite Dating received?

Ignite Dating's founder Michelle Begy is an MMI-Accredited Matchmaker, MBTI and FIRO practitioner, and holds a Science-based Coaching Certification from the Matchmaking Institute; she has been named a Spear's 500 Recommended Matchmaker for high-net-worth individuals. Ignite Dating states it is the only UK agency that invests in and obtains global MMI accreditation for all of its matchmakers. The agency has also won 'Dating Agency of the Year' and been featured in press outlets including Forbes, BBC Radio Scotland, The Times, The Telegraph Luxury, Metro, Yahoo Life and Elite Traveler.

How does Ignite Dating's referral scheme work?

Ignite Dating runs a refer-a-friend introduction scheme in which an existing client and the friend they refer can each receive £300 off membership, or the cash equivalent, when a successful introduction is made by Christmas Eve. This rewards clients who introduce suitable new members to the agency's private network of professional singles.

What other projects is Ignite Dating affiliated with?

Ignite Dating operates affiliate partners and related projects named Project Bee, The Chapar and The Lucie App alongside its core elite matchmaking service. These ventures sit under the wider Ignite Dating business, which centres on hand-selected personal introductions for high-net-worth and high-profile singles seeking a committed long-term partner.

Frequently asked questions

Does Ignite Dating operate outside the UK?

Yes. Alongside its head office in Oakham, Rutland, and regional offices across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, Ignite Dating also serves clients in Eire (Ireland), Switzerland (Zurich), Australia and the USA (New York).

Does Ignite Dating check the safety of potential matches?

Yes. Ignite Dating carries out ID and digital footprint checks on all matches as part of its matchmaking process, alongside private, in-depth client consultations and psychometric and personality profiling using MBTI and FIRO methods.

What awards and press coverage has Ignite Dating received?

Ignite Dating has won 'Dating Agency of the Year' and been recognised by Spear's 500 as a matchmaker of note. The agency has also been featured in Forbes, BBC Radio Scotland, The Times, The Telegraph Luxury, Metro, Yahoo Life and Elite Traveler.

Who founded Ignite Dating?

Ignite Dating was founded in 2020 by Michelle Begy, who previously worked 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 for high-net-worth individuals.

What income range does Ignite Dating's clientele cover?

Based on the agency's enquiry form options, Ignite Dating's clients span salary bands from under £100,000 to over £1,000,000 annually, reflecting its focus on high-net-worth and high-profile professionals.

Can existing clients earn a discount by referring friends?

Yes. Ignite Dating's refer-a-friend scheme offers both an existing client and the friend they refer £300 off membership, or the cash equivalent, for a successful introduction made by Christmas Eve.