left to chance.












Discreet. Personal. Selective.
You have built a life most people only dream of. And yet. Some evenings it’s quieter than it should be. Some successes land without anyone to tell. You know what you bring to a relationship, and you know, with complete clarity, what you’re looking for.
You just haven’t found them yet.
That’s exactly why Lyons Elite exists. One matchmaker. A limited number of clients. Every introduction made with the care and discretion this deserves.
We learn who you are — and then we go find them.

Emily Lyons
Founder & Chief Executive
Emily Lyons spent a decade building one of the world’s most trusted luxury brand networks through Femme Fatale Media — working with Mercedes-Benz, Louis Vuitton, and the most demanding clients in the world. She learned early that the people at the top have everything except time, and that the right introduction, made with care and precision, can change the entire trajectory of a life.
Her elite clients didn’t ask her to start a matchmaking firm. They just kept asking her to find them someone. Eventually she stopped saying no.
Since founding Lyons Elite in 2014, Emily has become the most trusted name in private matchmaking for executives, founders, and influential individuals across North America and Europe. She was named Entrepreneur of the Year in 2024. She has been featured in Forbes, CNN, Vogue, and Cosmopolitan. None of that is why her clients trust her.
They trust her because she understands their world — and because she has never once broken that trust.
Winner, Entrepreneur of the Year — CanadianSME National Business Awards
By Application Only
The Process
The Application
You submit a private application. We review every inquiry personally. Not everyone is accepted — and that is by design.
Private Consultation
An in-depth conversation with your dedicated matchmaker. We go far beyond the surface to understand your world, your values, and what you are truly looking for.
Your Portrait
We build your portrait with the care it deserves — including a private editorial photoshoot. Every detail gathered intentionally, so every introduction that follows is too.
Introductions Begin
Your matches are hand-selected — never generated. Your matchmaker conducts a proactive, confidential search and remains with you through every introduction.
The Journal

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Recognized for Excellence



“Emily and Kristen are wonderful ladies filled with integrity, intelligence and energy and helped me find the love of my life and a wonderful person to be a step-mom to my sons. We could not be happier or more grateful. What’s that worth? Priceless. They helped me find the family I always wanted, including dogs! Thanks ladies, you changed my life and we are forever grateful. Your #1 fan.”
Doctor, Hamilton Ontario Canada
“Our first date was seamless and we’ve been together ever since. Huge thanks to Emily Lyons and her amazing team for making this happen.”
Howard Pineda
Executive, Toronto Canada
“Our first date was seamless and we’ve been together ever since. Huge thanks to Emily Lyons and her amazing team for making this happen.”
Howard Pineda
Executive, Toronto Canada