Founder and Internationally Certified Matchmaker Lara Besbrode and The Matchmaker UK are winners of the Best Start Up 2022 Award, hosted by the Crème De La Crème Cheshire Business Awards on 18 November 2022 at Shrigley Hall.

Winning the Best Start Up 2022 Award is remarkable for many reasons. First, the award is the first of its kind. Moreover, and according to Joanna Scott-Aspray CEO of The Cheshire Club, the award aspires to reward businesses with “sheer graft, determination and resilience” adding that: “Lara has achieved so much in a short period of time. Growing her business singlehandly and at a fast pace.”

The Matchmaker UK offers an exclusive, discreet and confidential introduction and dating service. Lara’s commitment to quality, bespoke matchmaking is strong and unrivalled. We pride ourselves on a proven success rate, commitment to diversity, inclusivity and a body-positive approach to matchmaking.

As The Matchmaker UK continues to build momentum and win awards, we are incredibly excited for what the new year will bring. Our team continues to grow and we have onboarded our fifth newest team member. Moreover, we boast an impressive client roster and transformation team. Clients benefit from our in-house dating coaches, photographer, and psychotherapist. Since our inception, we’ve crafted countless success stories, creating charming pairings that will last a long time. Our matches have gone on to enjoy many firsts, including weddings, anniversaries and babies!

Lara founded The Matchmaker UK during the pandemic and has since grown the company into a phenomenal success, complete with a waiting list of celebrities and esteemed clients located around the world. But Lara’s path to success has not been easy. Given that 20% of businesses fail in their first year, with an additional 60% facing their demise in the second year, Lara’s dedication, talent and passion for business has helped her defeat the odds and pick up numerous awards. The award-winning introductions agency showing no signs of slowing down. Lara has also been featured in the Real Housewives of Cheshire’s recent series as Celebrity Matchmaker. She is also a regular speaker on Talk Radio and BBC.

Winning the Best Start Up 2022 award is a taste of what’s yet to come in 2023 and beyond! If you’re ready to meet your match now, please contact Lara Besbrode now.