The best matchmakers in 2025
Bowes-Lyon Partnership has been recognised in the Spear’s Matchmakers Index 2025 as one of the best matchmakers for high-net-worth individuals.
In its guide to leading matchmaking firms, Spear’s highlights founder Hayley Bystram as a key name to know in the world of elite introductions. Based in London and Surrey, Bowes-Lyon Partnership is noted for working with successful professionals and entrepreneurs, typically aged 30 to 80, who lead busy, demanding lives and want a considered, confidential route to a long-term relationship.
Rather than relying on technology, Hayley and her team place human judgement at the heart of the process. As she explains to Spear’s, “We don’t use algorithms to match our members; we use human instinct.” Each search is bespoke, with careful attention given to values, life stage and relationship goals, as well as lifestyle and background.
The Spear’s index is compiled by the Spear’s Research Unit, which assesses firms on their expertise, client base, ethics and discretion. Inclusion in this ranking – and in the annual Spear’s 500 directory – underlines Bowes-Lyon Partnership’s reputation as a trusted, high-end matchmaking service for discerning single men and women who expect the same level of care and professionalism in their personal lives as they do in their careers.
Read the full article from 30 September 2025 in Spear’s.
