High-End Matchmakers Offer Wealthy Women a Curated Dating Experience

As dating app fatigue sets in, frustrated women are turning to luxury matchmaking services to find lasting love.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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With the rise of dating apps, the perception of professional matchmaking has shifted, becoming a 'cool and trendy' luxury service for wealthy women seeking a more curated dating experience. Frustrated by the lack of commitment and accountability on dating apps, women are paying upwards of $150,000 to high-end matchmaking firms that promise to understand their needs, introduce them to compatible partners, and provide coaching support throughout the dating process.

Why it matters

The current dating landscape, marked by the 'gamification' of relationships on apps, has led to a boom in high-end matchmaking services catering to successful women who are seeking a more intentional approach to finding a long-term partner. These matchmakers argue that their value lies in their ability to identify core compatibility traits and introduce clients to commitment-ready candidates, providing a level of personalized support that dating apps cannot.

The details

Matchmaking firms like Cinqe International, MacLynn International, and Ultimate Matchmaker screen hundreds of potential candidates before introducing clients to a select few. The process involves in-depth interviews, background checks, and even unconventional tactics like sending recruiters to 'stalk' potential matches. Clients are coached on everything from spotting red flags to navigating conflict in relationships. While the services don't guarantee love or marriage, they promise a more thoughtful, curated dating experience.

  • Mimi, a 45-year-old client, signed a six-month contract with Cinqe International in 2025.
  • Sarah, a 45-year-old single mom, hired Ultimate Matchmaker in 2022.

The players

Cinqe International

A high-end matchmaking firm based in Vancouver that provides a 'very white glove' dating experience for its clients.

Annie Garmendia

The founder of Cinqe International, who promised Mimi a bespoke service that would understand her needs and introduce her to compatible partners.

Jennifer Donnelly

The CEO of the Dallas-based Ultimate Matchmaker, whose contracts start at $150,000 and who has seen a 44% uptick in women clients in the past year.

Rachel MacLynn

The founder of the U.K.-based matchmaking firm MacLynn International, which takes a psychology-based approach to matchmaking.

Amy Andersen

The founder of the Silicon Valley-based Linx Dating, who boasts that 95% of her VIP clients end up married.

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What they’re saying

“I just felt like, fuck it, it's a ton of money, but what's more important than yourself?”

— Mimi

“We spend this kind of money on a car, and we're talking about the rest of our lives. The investment in this is not that challenging for the caliber of professional success' that they both have achieved.”

— Sarah's friend

“I've gotten really good at figuring out core foundational traits. What's going to be the core DNA that's going to keep you together in 15 years?”

— Amy Andersen, Founder of Linx Dating

What’s next

Mimi's matchmaker, Cinqe International, continues to work with her to find a compatible partner, with the goal of introducing her to more potential matches in the coming months.

The takeaway

The rise of high-end matchmaking services highlights the growing frustration with the 'gamification' of dating on apps and the desire among successful women for a more intentional, personalized approach to finding a long-term partner. These luxury matchmakers offer a curated dating experience, with in-depth screening, coaching, and introductions to commitment-ready candidates, catering to women who are willing to invest significant resources in their search for lasting love.