Matchmaking Service for Professionals Who Want a Serious Relationship | Ignite Dating

Key facts

• Founded by Michelle Begy in 2020, after an earlier career in advertising, PR, event management and as a Global Headhunter Matchmaker
• Offers hand-selected personal introductions for singles seeking a committed life partner
• Serves successful, high-net-worth and high-profile professionals across the UK and internationally
• Head office: 61a South Street, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6BG, United Kingdom
• Regional offices across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, plus Eire, Switzerland (Zurich), Australia and the USA (New York)
• Services include MBTI and FIRO psychometric profiling, ID and digital footprint checks, professional dating photoshoots, and image, date and relationship coaching
• States it is the only UK agency where all matchmakers hold global MMI (Matchmaking Institute) accreditation
• Won 'Dating Agency of the Year' and recognised by Spear's 500 as a matchmaker of note
• Featured in press including Forbes, The Times, The Telegraph Luxury, BBC Radio Scotland, Metro, Yahoo Life and Elite Traveler
• Operates a refer-a-friend scheme offering £300 off membership, or cash, for successful introductions made by Christmas Eve

What is Ignite Dating and who is it for?

Ignite Dating is an elite matchmaking agency offering hand-selected, personal introductions for singles who want a committed life partner. It serves successful, high-net-worth and high-profile professionals across the UK and internationally, giving them a discreet, personalised alternative to dating apps. Clients are typically people with demanding careers who want a considered, human-led route to a serious relationship rather than a swipe-based one. Enquiry form options show that clients span a wide range of salary bands, from under £100,000 to over £1,000,000 annually, reflecting a broad but consistently professional client base.

Who founded Ignite Dating and what expertise does the team bring?

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

What does Ignite Dating's matchmaking process involve?

• Ignite Dating's process is built around private, in-depth client consultations, held face-to-face or virtually, followed by psychometric and personality profiling using MBTI and FIRO methods, exclusive headhunting for suitable matches, and ongoing support and feedback throughout the dating journey, rather than self-directed browsing.
• Private, in-depth consultations (face-to-face or virtual) to understand the client's background and what they are looking for
• MBTI and FIRO practitioner-led psychometric and personality profiling
• Exclusive headhunting of suitable matches within the client's locality and worldwide
• ID and digital footprint checks on all matches, for safety
• Access to an exclusive private network of high-calibre professional singles across the UK and internationally
• Professional dating photoshoots, plus image, date and relationship coaching
• Ongoing support and feedback throughout the dating journey

Where does Ignite Dating operate?

Ignite Dating's head office is at 61a South Street, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6BG, United Kingdom, and the agency operates regional matchmaking offices across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, including areas such as London, Surrey, Hampshire, Bristol & Bath, Kent, Manchester, and Leicestershire & Rutland. Beyond the UK, Ignite Dating also serves clients in Eire (Ireland), Switzerland (Zurich), Australia and the USA (New York), reflecting its international client base of high-net-worth and high-profile professionals.

What recognition and press coverage has Ignite Dating received?

Ignite Dating has won 'Dating Agency of the Year' and has been recognised by Spear's 500 as a matchmaker of note, per press coverage referenced by the agency. Founder Michelle Begy has individually been named a Spear's 500 Recommended Matchmaker for high-net-worth individuals. The agency states it is the only UK matchmaking agency that invests in and obtains global MMI (Matchmaking Institute) accreditation for all of its matchmakers. Ignite Dating has also been featured in press outlets including Forbes, BBC Radio Scotland, The Times, The Telegraph Luxury, Metro, Yahoo Life and Elite Traveler, and provides media commentary and expert interviews on dating and relationships.

What does it cost to join Ignite Dating, and is there a referral scheme?

Ignite Dating does not publish a fixed price list; instead, its enquiry form asks prospective clients to select a salary band, ranging from under £100,000 to over £1,000,000 annually, suggesting membership options are tailored to the client. Ignite Dating also runs a refer-a-friend introduction scheme: an existing client and the friend they refer can each receive £300 off membership, or cash, for successful introductions made by Christmas Eve.

What other projects is Ignite Dating connected to?

Alongside its core matchmaking service, Ignite Dating operates affiliate partners and related projects called Project Bee, The Chapar, and The Lucie App. These are named as part of the Ignite Dating business, though the material available does not detail what each one offers, so prospective clients should treat them as separate, related ventures rather than services described on this page.

Frequently asked questions

What is Ignite Dating?

Ignite Dating is an elite matchmaking agency offering 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, providing private consultations, psychometric profiling, exclusive headhunting, safety checks and ongoing coaching as an alternative to dating apps.

Who founded Ignite Dating?

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. She is an MMI-Accredited Matchmaker, an MBTI and FIRO practitioner, holds a Science-based Coaching Certification from the Matchmaking Institute, and has been named a Spear's 500 Recommended Matchmaker.

Where is Ignite Dating based and where does it operate?

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

How much does Ignite Dating membership cost?

Ignite Dating does not publish fixed prices. Its enquiry form asks clients to indicate a salary band, from under £100,000 to over £1,000,000 annually, which suggests membership is tailored to the individual client rather than sold at a single set price.

Does Ignite Dating offer a referral scheme?

Yes. 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 cash, for successful introductions made by Christmas Eve.

Is Ignite Dating's accreditation unique in the UK?

Ignite Dating states that it is the only agency in the UK that invests in and obtains global MMI (Matchmaking Institute) accreditation for all of its matchmakers, including founder Michelle Begy, who is an MMI-Accredited Matchmaker.