Gay Matchmaker & Dating Agency in London

Making authentic, meaningful connections in a dating scene dominated by dating apps and casual encounters isn’t easy. Our professional gay matchmakers specialise in working with high-achieving LGBTQIA+ individuals ready to finally meet their ultimate match.

Discover a dating experience that’s exclusive, global and entirely shaped around you.

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Meet Our Matchmakers

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Rachel MacLynn

Founder & CEO

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Mia Wealthall

Global Operations Director

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Tory Miller

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Miranda Bourne

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Hannah Ledger

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Eleanor Horowitz

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Joanna Zangarini

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Lynsey Wilson

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Sarah Helen King

Matchmaker & Coach

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Abby Quinn

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Frankie Stenning

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Lydia Hoey

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Grace Plows

Grace Plows

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Ozora Sakayam

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Anna Frostick

Anna Frostick

Executive Administrator

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Liv Platt

Assistant Matchmaker

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Annika Benn

Head of Partnerships

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Alexa Dalton

Senior Operations Manager

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Dr Madeleine Mason Roantree

Psychology Consultant and Date Coach

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Why Work With a Gay Matchmaker?

Online dating has revolutionised the way gay men and women connect, but can feel impersonal and overwhelming. When time is limited, and when what really matters is compatibility, emotional readiness and long-term potential, the typical gay dating app experience might leave you feeling disillusioned.

This is where working with a dedicated gay and lesbian matchmaker makes all the difference. At Maclynn, we offer a curated, confidential approach to gay dating that’s built on psychological insight and genuine compatibility. Our executive LGBTQIA+ matchmakers take the time to understand who you are and what you’re truly looking for, not just on paper, but on a deeper, more meaningful level.

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Join Our Exclusive Network

Private Membership

Expert consultancy

Personally assigned matchmaker

Hand selected introductions

Proactive search for compatible matches

Access to over 25,000 interviewed Open Members

Exclusive headhunting for matches in your city or internationally

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Open Membership

Passive profile registration

Opportunity to be matched with a Private Member (not guaranteed)

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Gay Matchmaking Services: The Maclynn Difference

Established in London in 2011, we’re an elite dating agency offering a discreet, psychology-led alternative to traditional dating. We bring a deep understanding of compatibility and relationship dynamics to curate introductions with real potential, that grow into happy, long-term relationships.

Through in-depth profiling and personal coaching, we go beyond surface-level to identify your core values, goals and the qualities that truly matter in your life partner. With a private global network of over 25,000 individuals, we connect successful, commitment-minded gay singletons with matches who share their outlook on life and love. Our professional gay dating services offer exceptional reach with the warmth and discretion of a boutique agency, guiding you to your ultimate match.

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Success Stories

“We can be literally anywhere in the world and still feel at home, because we have each other”

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About Us

Learn more about our story and matchmaking expertise

How Our Gay Dating Services Work

Our gay matchmaking services are built entirely around you: your values, your lifestyle and your long-term goals.

  • Your membership will start with a profiling session, giving you and your dedicated matchmaker an opportunity to reflect on your core values, clarify what you truly want in a partner and set intentions for your journey.
  • You and your matchmaker will visualise exactly what your dream relationship looks like, ensuring you meet someone who reflects this lifestyle in every way.
  • Your bespoke search begins across our exclusive global network, connecting you with emotionally available individuals seeking lasting partnership. As your journey unfolds, ongoing coaching and honest feedback will help you date with meaning and purpose.

We never take making an introduction lightly; each match is carefully considered, saving you time and emotional energy, and your matchmaker will personally meet with anyone before introducing them to you. 

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What Makes Maclynn's Matchmaking Different?

Psychology-Led Approach

Our psychology-led approach to matchmaking offers several advantages over traditional methods.

  • Comprehensive Assessment
  • Informed Selection Process
  • Understanding Relationship Dynamics
  • Tailored Recommendations
  • Greater Emotional Intelligence
  • Psychology-based Feedback and Coaching

By leveraging psychological principles, we delve deeper into the core aspects of compatibility, resulting in more effective and meaningful matches.

Unrivalled Network

Our unrivalled network offers numerous benefits that set us apart from other matchmaking services.

  • Network of High-Quality Individuals
  • Diverse Range of Backgrounds and Interests
  • Shared Values and Aspirations
  • Access to Exclusive Opportunities
  • Increased Compatibility
  • Enhanced Matchmaking Opportunities

We offer clients an unparalleled opportunity to meet and connect with individuals who embody excellence and share similar life goals.

Who Do We Work With at Maclynn?

As a high-end dating agency, our clients include professionals, entrepreneurs, executives and public figures, many of whom are successful in life and now ready to invest in love with the same level of care. We’re a leading gay matchmaker in the UK and internationally, and focus exclusively on relationship-led gay matchmaking.

The Maclynn philosophy is rooted in emotional readiness, mutual respect and long-term compatibility. We can support gay clients with a range of relationship goals, whether that’s marriage and a family, remaining child-free together, or perhaps living an international lifestyle. No matter your goals, the important thing is that our gay matchmakers have the network and skills to match you with a partner you align with on a profound level.

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Meet the Founder

Rachel Vida MacLynn is the founder of Maclynn. After five years in psychology, a serendipitous moment in 2006 led her to switch careers, realising her true calling lay in matchmaking

Guided by her father's life stories and her parents' philosophy of love without labels, Rachel founded The Vida Consultancy (later to be known as Maclynn) in 2011. Its purpose was to offer a world-class matchmaking service focused on self-discovery and growth.

With a Master's in Occupational Psychology, her values of integrity, high standards, inclusion, and empowerment underpin Maclynn's unique matchmaking model. Clients describe her as calm, compassionate, warm, and wise.

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Gay Matchmaking Success Stories at Maclynn

At Maclynn, meaningful connections are made possible through insight, expertise and a tailored, 5-step process developed by our matchmaking specialists. Take Nathan and Tyler, two successful professionals living in different cities, with seemingly opposite personalities. Nathan sought emotional maturity and respect for his time; Tyler, an Open Member, longed for openness and stability. 

Through our gay matchmaking service, they found common ground where it mattered most: values, life goals and emotional readiness. After just one date, their connection was undeniable. Despite the distance between London and New York, their bond only strengthened. Over a year later, they were still thriving and grateful for a service that saw potential where dating apps and casual introductions had failed.

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The LGBTQIA+ Dating Experience You Deserve

Speak to one of our expert gay matchmakers and take the first step to finally finding true love. Whether you're based in London or live internationally, our discreet, psychology-led approach is designed to help you meet someone truly aligned with your values and goals.

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