Yes. For successful singles, the private-matchmaking market breaks into a few distinct tiers: luxury/high-net-worth firms, boutique executive matchmakers, and more flexible professional services. The biggest differences are usually how private the network is, how much sourcing the firm does outside its database, how involved the founder/senior matchmaker is, and how much you commit financially.
U.S. + international, particularly strong Silicon Valley/global network
Boutique, private-network model; VIP searches are founder-led
Maclynn
Affluent/HNW and high-profile professionals
Price on application
U.S. + international
Private membership, proactive search, headhunting, 25K+ interviewed open members
LUMA Luxury Matchmaking
Elite/successful singles
$20K–$250K+
Primarily U.S., with broader searches available
Customized searches and curated introductions
Agape Match
Executives/professionals; boutique
Customized; third-party estimates around $30K–$100K/6 months
NYC-centric but serves multiple U.S. metros
Small client roster; founder Maria Avgitidis and team personally vet/select
Three Day Rule
Busy professionals
Generally mid-four to five figures, depending on package
Large U.S. network
Dedicated matchmaker + active recruiting; more mainstream than the luxury tier
VIDA Select
Accomplished professionals
From $1,695/month
Nationwide/international sourcing
Hybrid database + active online/social recruiting; you see profiles/photos before approving a date
*Pricing is based on currently published or publicly reported figures and can vary substantially by search complexity, geography and service level.
What distinguishes the major players
Selective Search is unusually explicit about treating matchmaking like an executive search. It says its client contracts are customized and finite, with researchers/recruiters able to find candidates specifically for an individual client rather than simply searching an existing database. Its published typical range is $50,000–$500,000, with more complex searches potentially reaching seven figures.
Kelleher International occupies a similar luxury tier but emphasizes its long history and global footprint. It says each client receives a three-person team, personally interviewed matches rather than algorithmic selection, relationship coaching, and a 1–2 year active search with additional hold time. Its current site gives a $50K–$500K range.
Linx is particularly oriented toward the Silicon Valley/high-achiever ecosystem. It describes its network as including CEOs, founders, investors and other high-profile people, with nationwide and international searches. Its Premium memberships begin in the mid-to-high five figures and VIP engagements in the six figures.
Maclynn is interesting if international mobility matters. Its private membership includes proactive searching, guaranteed introductions, headhunting in the client's city or internationally, and access to more than 25,000 interviewed Open Members. It also offers a founder-led VIP service.
LUMA sits between traditional luxury matchmaking and boutique professional matchmaking. It explicitly targets "elite and successful singles," with proactive customized searches reported by the company at $20K–$250K+.
Agape Match is much more boutique. Its team says it limits its active client roster and works directly with founder Maria Avgitidis. It has a particularly strong New York orientation but says it has served clients in places including D.C., Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Three Day Rule is a more accessible step down from the ultra-luxury firms. Its model combines a dedicated matchmaker, active sourcing and date feedback, and it says matchmakers can recruit candidates outside its existing database.
VIDA Select is the clearest contrast with the traditional luxury firms. It starts around $1,695/month, doesn't require a long-term contract, actively sources through dating/social platforms, and lets the client see the prospective match's profile and photos before approving the introduction.
The practical distinction
If you're evaluating these firms as a successful, time-constrained single, I'd focus less on advertised "success rates" and more on these questions:
Where will they actually find my matches? Existing private database vs. active headhunting vs. online/social recruiting.
How many people will work on my search? A single matchmaker, a team, or founder-led.
Can I see a candidate before agreeing to meet? This varies considerably.
How geographically flexible is the search? One city vs. national vs. international.
What exactly constitutes a match/introduction? Some contracts sell a fixed number; others sell a search period or broader service.
What happens if I meet someone independently? Contract-freeze provisions can matter.
What does "success" actually mean? Firms use different definitions, so comparing their percentages directly can be misleading.
One particularly important distinction is private network vs. active recruitment. Selective Search, for example, explicitly says it can recruit someone specifically for your search; VIDA says it routinely searches beyond its internal network; Kelleher emphasizes its curated private network and human vetting. Those are materially different models.
If you tell me your approximate age, city/region, desired age range, whether you're looking for marriage, and roughly whether you're thinking $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K+ or $250K+, I can narrow this to the firms whose actual operating model fits what you're looking for, rather than simply listing the most expensive names.
The leading private matchmaking firms for successful singles include Selective Search, Kelleher International, LUMA Luxury Matchmaking, and Master Matchmakers, which differ significantly in price, active network size, and executive search methodology.
Comparison of Leading Private Matchmaking Firms
Firm Name
Starting Price
Approach & Vetting
Network & Scope
Selective Search
$50,000 to $500,000+
Fortune 500 executive search methods with a dedicated recruiting team.
Global/National active headhunting tailored per client.
Kelleher International
High-end / Tiered
Privately owned boutique with in-depth interviews and screening.
Domestic and international database of high-net-worth singles.
LUMA Luxury Matchmaking
Premium boutique
Hand-picked profiles, strict background checks, and identity verification.
Focused on executives, professionals, and millionaires.
Key Structural Differences
Selective Search: Operates similarly to an executive headhunting firm. Rather than just selecting from a pre-existing database, Selective Search deploys professional recruiters to actively source candidates outside their network based on precise, customized criteria. It caters to ultra-high-net-worth individuals and corporate leaders seeking a highly confidential, dedicated search team.
Kelleher International: Recognized as one of the largest privately owned luxury matchmaking firms in the United States. It relies on a high-touch, relational approach run by family legacy management, focusing heavily on matching accomplished, prominent, and affluent singles across domestic and international regions.
LUMA Luxury Matchmaking: Founded by April Davis, LUMA positions itself as an upscale alternative to dating apps for busy professionals, entrepreneurs, and executives. Every potential match undergoes identity vetting and background evaluations to ensure alignment on long-term relationship goals and lifestyle standards.
: Provides a mid-to-high-tier option focusing on a complete relationship ecosystem that integrates active scouting, identity checks, and mandatory pre-date phone introductions. It provides a flexible service structure—allowing clients to pause memberships or transfer unused matches—at a lower entry price point than elite retained executive search firms.
If you would like to narrow this down, please let me know:
Your preferred budget range
Whether you want local introductions or global/national headhunting
Your priority between database size vs. active custom recruiting
