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| Adzuna
Adzuna is an example of a matchmaking business model. Through its website, the company connects job seekers to employers looking to hire.
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Adzuna is an example of a matchmaking business model. Through its website, the company connects job seekers to employers looking to hire. | UK | Future Fifty | More |
| Airbnb
Airbnb is a peer-to-peer accommodation rental company; it is an example of a triadic matchmaking business model.
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Airbnb is a peer-to-peer accommodation rental company; it is an example of a triadic matchmaking business model. | USA | Unicorn | More |
| Algomi
Algomi represents a matchmaking business model in the financial services sector, specifically catering to buyers and sellers in bond markets, and the exchanges on which they trade.
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Algomi represents a matchmaking business model in the financial services sector, specifically catering to buyers and sellers in bond markets, and the exchanges on which they trade. | USA | Future Fifty | More |
| BGL Group
BGL Group is a fintech business using a matchmaking business model as its core business to connect consumers with insurance and utility providers on price comparison websites.
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BGL Group is a fintech business using a matchmaking business model as its core business to connect consumers with insurance and utility providers on price comparison websites. | UK | Unicorn | More |
| Bla Bla Car
Bla Bla Car operates a matchmaking business model via its website: it connects drivers and passengers who are willing to travel together between cities, whilst offering the opportunity to directly interact with one another.
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Bla Bla Car operates a matchmaking business model via its website: it connects drivers and passengers who are willing to travel together between cities, whilst offering the opportunity to directly interact with one another. | Other | Unicorn | More |
| Busuu
Busuu operates a matchmaking business model, in which a user who would like to learn a language is connected with another user who speaks that language but is also looking to learn the language of the other user.
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Busuu operates a matchmaking business model, in which a user who would like to learn a language is connected with another user who speaks that language but is also looking to learn the language of the other user. | UK | Future Fifty | More |
| Etoro
eToro is an electronic trading brokerage that uses a matchmaking business model to link investors with each other.
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eToro is an electronic trading brokerage that uses a matchmaking business model to link investors with each other. | UK | Future Fifty | More |
| Eventbrite
Eventbrite uses a matchmaking business model to bring together event organisers and attendees for live event experiences.
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Eventbrite uses a matchmaking business model to bring together event organisers and attendees for live event experiences. | USA | Unicorn | More |
| Farfetch
Farfetch uses a matchmaking business model to connect independent boutique stores with shoppers looking for unique fashion clothing.
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Farfetch uses a matchmaking business model to connect independent boutique stores with shoppers looking for unique fashion clothing. | UK | Future Fifty | More |
| Funding Circle
Funding Circle is an online credit marketplace that uses a matchmaking business model to connect retail investors with SMEs seeking capital.
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Funding Circle is an online credit marketplace that uses a matchmaking business model to connect retail investors with SMEs seeking capital. | UK | Unicorn | More |
| Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming uses a matchmaking business model for its online market bringing together buyers of video games and video game publishers.
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Green Man Gaming uses a matchmaking business model for its online market bringing together buyers of video games and video game publishers. | UK | Future Fifty | More |
| Hailo
Hailo is a matchmaking business model in the transportation industry that connects customers with individual taxi drivers through their app.
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Hailo is a matchmaking business model in the transportation industry that connects customers with individual taxi drivers through their app. | UK | Future Fifty | More |
| Housetrip
Housetrip is a matchmaking business model where individuals can rent out their entire home for short periods of time to visitors.
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Housetrip is a matchmaking business model where individuals can rent out their entire home for short periods of time to visitors. | UK | Future Fifty | More |
| Just Eat
Just Eat is an example of a Matchmaking business model. It connects local restaurants and individuals looking for a meal to be delivered to their home or office.
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Just Eat is an example of a Matchmaking business model. It connects local restaurants and individuals looking for a meal to be delivered to their home or office. | UK | Future Fifty | More |
| JustGiving
JustGiving operates a matchmaking business model which provides a global online social marketplace connecting donors to charitable organisations.
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JustGiving operates a matchmaking business model which provides a global online social marketplace connecting donors to charitable organisations. | UK | Future Fifty | More |
| Lending Club
Klarna is a fintech product business model that offers e-commerce payment service to merchants and to provide instant credits to consumers.
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Klarna is a fintech product business model that offers e-commerce payment service to merchants and to provide instant credits to consumers. | Other | Unicorn | More |
| Liquid
Liquid.com is a global cryptocurrency platform powered by blockchain technology using a matchmaking business model to offer trading, exchange, and financial services.
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Liquid.com is a global cryptocurrency platform powered by blockchain technology using a matchmaking business model to offer trading, exchange, and financial services. | Other | Unicorn | More |
| LMAX Exchange
LMAX Exchange is an FCA-regulated multilateral trading facility (MTF) for FX trading that operates a matchmaking business model.
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LMAX Exchange is an FCA-regulated multilateral trading facility (MTF) for FX trading that operates a matchmaking business model. | UK | Future Fifty | More |
| Lyst
Lyst is a matchmaking business model connecting fashion retailers with customers, providing curated content and using big data analytics.
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Lyst is a matchmaking business model connecting fashion retailers with customers, providing curated content and using big data analytics. | UK | Future Fifty | More |
| Naked Wines
Naked Wines is a wine retailer utilising a match-making business model to mediate between wine producers and consumers.
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Naked Wines is a wine retailer utilising a match-making business model to mediate between wine producers and consumers. | UK | Future Fifty | More |
| Not On The High Street
Not On The High Street (NOTHS) is a matchmaking business model which links independent businesses with consumers looking for customized specialty products.
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Not On The High Street (NOTHS) is a matchmaking business model which links independent businesses with consumers looking for customized specialty products. | UK | Future Fifty | More |
| Onefinestay
Onefinestay is an upscale accommodation company, that operates a Matchmaking business model between homeowners and travellers.
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Onefinestay is an upscale accommodation company, that operates a Matchmaking business model between homeowners and travellers. | UK | Future Fifty | More |
| Paytm (One97)
Paytm (a subsidiary of One97) is a digital wallet business with a match-making business model that connects merchants and individuals.
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Paytm (a subsidiary of One97) is a digital wallet business with a match-making business model that connects merchants and individuals. | Other | Unicorn | More |
| Quikr
Quikr is an online classified advertising company uses a matchmaking model that where buyers and sellers meet and transact.
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Quikr is an online classified advertising company uses a matchmaking model that where buyers and sellers meet and transact. | Other | Unicorn | More |
| Robinhood
The core of Robinhood is a matchmaking business model between individual investors and High Frequency Trading (HFT) companies.
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The core of Robinhood is a matchmaking business model between individual investors and High Frequency Trading (HFT) companies. | USA | Unicorn | More |
| SecretEscapes
Secretescapes is a travel flash-sale site that follows a matchmaking business model by connecting luxury hotel offers with individuals.
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Secretescapes is a travel flash-sale site that follows a matchmaking business model by connecting luxury hotel offers with individuals. | UK | Future Fifty | More |
| Skyscanner
Skyscanner is matchmaking site that helps people find and compare the best offers in flights, hotels and car rentals.
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Skyscanner is matchmaking site that helps people find and compare the best offers in flights, hotels and car rentals. | UK | Future Fifty | More |
| Snapdeal
Snap deal is an Indian retail business using a matchmaking business model that connects brands with buyers.
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Snap deal is an Indian retail business using a matchmaking business model that connects brands with buyers. | Other | Unicorn | More |
| Unruly
Unruly operates a matchmaking business model that connects website publishers or content owners with advertisers looking for space.
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Unruly operates a matchmaking business model that connects website publishers or content owners with advertisers looking for space. | UK | Future Fifty | More |
