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New York City's Premier Matchmaking Service

Where Extraordinary
New Yorkers Find
Extraordinary Love

Personalized matchmaking for accomplished NYC professionals who are done with dating apps and ready for something real.

12+ Years of Matchmaking
1,000+ Successful Matches
NYC Based & Focused
Fortune 500 Clientele
Why NYC Matchmaking Group

Dating in New York
shouldn't feel impossible

You've built an incredible career. You've got a life most people dream about. But when it comes to finding a real, lasting relationship in New York City — the apps aren't cutting it, the setups from friends have run dry, and you don't have time to waste on dates that go nowhere.

NYC Matchmaking Group was founded for exactly this reason. We work exclusively with accomplished professionals across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the greater NYC area who want a matchmaker who actually understands the New York dating landscape — the pace, the expectations, and what it takes to build something meaningful here.

As a division of Lyons Elite Matchmaking, we bring over a decade of experience connecting high-caliber individuals with partners who match their ambition, values, and lifestyle. Every introduction is intentional. Every match is personal.

"Every introduction is intentional. Every match is personal. We don't fill a quota — we find your person."
Our Matchmaking Process

How We Find Your Person

01

Private Consultation

We start with an in-depth consultation — in our NYC office or virtually. We learn your story, your relationship history, your non-negotiables, and what you're truly looking for in a partner. This isn't a form. It's a real conversation.

02

Curated Matching

Our team hand-selects matches from our exclusive network of NYC professionals. Every potential introduction is vetted, verified, and carefully considered before we ever bring them to you. Quality over quantity, always.

03

Date Coaching & Feedback

After each introduction, we debrief with you. We provide honest feedback, refine your preferences, and ensure each subsequent match gets closer to your ideal partner. We're invested in your outcome — not just the introduction.

Serving All of New York City

Matchmaking Across Every Borough

Upper East Side Tribeca SoHo Midtown Manhattan West Village Chelsea Financial District Williamsburg Park Slope DUMBO Long Island City Astoria Upper West Side Greenwich Village Brooklyn Heights

Whether you live in a Manhattan penthouse or a Brooklyn brownstone, our matchmakers know the NYC dating scene inside and out.

Success Stories

Real Results for Real New Yorkers

After years of meaningless app dates, I was skeptical. Within three months, they introduced me to someone who truly matched my values and lifestyle. We're now engaged.
Investment Banker, Manhattan
The difference between this and everything else I tried is that they actually listened. They understood what I needed, not just what I said I wanted.
Tech Executive, Brooklyn
I didn't have time to waste. They respected that and only brought me quality introductions. The personal attention was unlike anything I've experienced.
Attorney, Upper East Side
As someone who relocates frequently, finding someone serious in NYC felt impossible. They connected me with my partner within the first few matches.
Consultant, Tribeca
Emily Lyons – Founder, NYC Matchmaking Group & Lyons Elite
Our Founder

Meet Emily Lyons

Emily Lyons has spent 12 years doing what most people thought couldn't be done in New York City: building genuine love connections for the city's most accomplished professionals. As the founder of both Lyons Elite and NYC Matchmaking Group, she's personally overseen thousands of introductions and helped hundreds of clients find lasting, meaningful relationships.

Named Entrepreneur of the Year in 2024, Emily brings a rare combination of intuition, data-driven strategy, and genuine care for her clients. She doesn't believe in volume — she believes in precision. Every match she makes is backed by years of experience reading people, understanding compatibility, and knowing what it actually takes to build something real in a city that moves fast.

When you work with NYC Matchmaking Group, you have access to Emily's network, her methodology, and her team's full attention.

12 years of matchmaking experience
Entrepreneur of the Year, 2024
Founder, Lyons Elite Matchmaking
Active networks across NYC, Toronto, LA, Miami & beyond
Insights & Advice

From the Matchmaker's Desk

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Common Questions

Everything You Need to Know

We work exclusively with accomplished professionals — executives, attorneys, founders, creatives, and others who have built exceptional careers and are ready to invest the same energy into finding a real partner. Our clients are typically between 30 and 65, based in New York City, and have exhausted apps and casual introductions without meaningful results.
Every client's journey is different. Some clients meet their partner in the first few introductions; others take longer as we refine what they're truly looking for. What we can guarantee is that we don't rush the process or compromise on quality. Most clients see meaningful introductions within their first 30–60 days.
Absolutely. Confidentiality is the foundation of what we do. Your profile, preferences, and personal information are never shared publicly. We share details only with highly vetted, compatible potential matches — and only with your knowledge and consent.
Dating apps are built on volume and engagement metrics — not your success. We're the opposite. We do deep, personalized work with a small number of clients at a time. Every introduction is handpicked by an experienced matchmaker who knows both people well. There's no swiping, no ghosting, no uncertainty about intent. Just curated, quality introductions with people who are genuinely vetted and relationship-ready.
Our primary focus is New York City and the surrounding metro area. However, as a division of Lyons Elite — which operates across Toronto, LA, Miami, Vancouver, and beyond — we do work with clients who split their time between cities or are open to introductions across markets. Reach out and we'll discuss what's possible for your situation.
Click the "Apply Now" button and complete our short intake form. Our team personally reviews every submission. If we believe we can help you, we'll reach out to schedule a private consultation. There's no obligation — just a real conversation about what you're looking for and how we can help.
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Ready to Find Your Person?

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Begin Your Journey

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Your information is kept strictly confidential and never shared publicly.

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