# Tawkify

> Tawkify is a U.S. personalized matchmaking company founded in 2012 by Kenneth Shaw and E. Jean Carroll. Its matchmakers interview clients, search for compatible candidates, arrange screened introductions and dates, and use post-date feedback to refine the search. It offers concierge and Premier services alongside video-date options; joining the candidate pool is distinct from hiring a dedicated matchmaker.

- **Founded:** 2012
- **Headquarters:** San Francisco, United States
- **Founders:** Kenneth Shaw (Co-founder; former CEO), E. Jean Carroll (Co-founder; advice columnist and early matchmaking adviser)
- **Products:** Personalized matchmaking, Candidate membership, Premier, Relationship coaching, Tawkify Select
- **Notable:** Operating since 2012., Acquired S’More in February 2023; deal price undisclosed., Its blind-date records supported a peer-reviewed 2025 PNAS study.

## Products & services

- **Personalized matchmaking** — Dedicated matchmaker, client consultation, candidate search, video and criminal record screenings, custom date planning, and post-date feedback.
- **Candidate membership** — Participation in the candidate pool for potential introductions to paying clients; distinct from a dedicated matchmaking engagement.
- **Premier** — Expanded concierge service with nationwide and out-of-network scouting, experienced matchmakers, and added support and coaching options.
- **Relationship coaching** — Optional one-to-one support during the relationship journey; availability and inclusion depend on the package.
- **Tawkify Select** — Curated video dates sold in bundles, with a private mobile/desktop platform and conversation tools. The shop displayed $2,500 with several match-count options; a variant-specific quote is necessary.
- **Arrows.com** — A separate platform launched by the Tawkify team offering vetted, scheduled 30-minute virtual dates without swiping or browsable profiles.

## Achievements

- Operating since 2012.
- Acquired S’More in February 2023; deal price undisclosed.
- Its blind-date records supported a peer-reviewed 2025 PNAS study.
- Claims 200,000+ successful connections and a network of 3M+ singles on its current website.
- The team launched Arrows.com in November 2025.

## Latest updates

- **2025-01** — PNAS published a study using 6,262 Tawkify blind daters’ records; both men and women showed a small preference for younger partners in initial attraction.
- **2025-08** — Summer trends report said 64% of Tawkify clients were willing to travel long distances for a match; this describes the company’s customers, not all singles.
- **2025-11** — Tawkify’s team launched Arrows.com, offering planned 30-minute video dates.
- **2026-01** — A Tawkify pricing guide described a basic matchmaking tier starting around $6,000; the FAQ continues to recommend a customized package quote.

## Links

- Website: https://tawkify.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tawkify
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/tawkify
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Tawkify
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tawkify/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tawkify

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Last updated: 2026-09-30