# Dixner

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**In short:** Dixner is a French social experiences company founded in Paris in 2023 by Astrid Beaufils, best known for dinners that match groups of strangers. It reports more than 100,000 registered members and over 8,000 events. In October 2026 it acquired Crush Party to launch a singles events brand, Dixner Crush.

## Key facts

- Type: Events and matchmaking
- Headquarters: Paris, France
- Founded: 2023
- Founder: Astrid Beaufils
- Founder: Founded in Paris in 2023 by Astrid Beaufils, a former fashion professional (2026-10-09) [source](https://www.globaldatinginsights.com/featured/dixner-acquires-crushparty-singles-events/)
- Users: More than 100,000 registered members and over 8,000 events organised (company figures) (2026-10-09) [source](https://www.globaldatinginsights.com/featured/dixner-acquires-crushparty-singles-events/)
- Acquisition: Acquired CrushParty, its first acquisition, reported 9 October 2026; terms not disclosed; brand relaunched as Dixner Crush (2026-10-09) [source](https://www.globaldatinginsights.com/featured/dixner-acquires-crushparty-singles-events/)
- Funding: Funded by private investors, including customers who attended its events (2026-10-09) [source](https://www.globaldatinginsights.com/featured/dixner-acquires-crushparty-singles-events/)
- Fact: Dixner buys Crush Party to launch singles events brand Dixner Crush (2026-10-09) [source](https://www.datingindustryinsights.com/news/dixner-buys-crush-party-singles-events-dixner-crush)

## About

Dixner is a French social experiences company founded in Paris in 2023 by Astrid Beaufils, a former fashion professional. Beaufils created the concept after experiencing loneliness and burnout following a decade in fashion. The original format was dinners for groups of ten strangers, matched by personality and interests. Dixner now also runs drinks, workshops and other social activities. According to Global Dating Insights, it has more than 100,000 registered members and has organised over 8,000 events. It operates in Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Lille and Nantes, and holds events in Belgium, Switzerland and Luxembourg. It is funded by private investors, including customers who attended its events. On 9 October 2026 Dixner announced its first acquisition, buying the Paris singles events brand CrushParty. Financial terms were not disclosed. The brand is being relaunched as Dixner Crush, offering singles-only private parties, games and small gatherings led by ambassadors, which marks Dixner's entry into the singles market. CrushParty's founders become investors in Dixner.

## Timeline

- 9 October 2026: Acquisition: Bought Crush Party, relaunched as Dixner Crush

## Stories about Dixner

- [Dixner buys Crush Party to launch singles events brand Dixner Crush](https://www.datingindustryinsights.com/news/dixner-buys-crush-party-singles-events-dixner-crush) (2026-10-09)

## Questions



**Who founded Dixner?** Astrid Beaufils, a former fashion professional, founded Dixner in Paris in 2023.

**What did Dixner acquire?** In October 2026 Dixner acquired CrushParty, a Paris singles events brand, now relaunched as Dixner Crush. Terms were not disclosed.

**What does Dixner do?** Dixner is a French social experiences company founded in Paris in 2023 by Astrid Beaufils, best known for dinners that match groups of strangers. It reports more than 100,000 registered members and over 8,000 events. In October 2026 it acquired Crush Party to launch a singles events brand, Dixner Crush.

**Where is Dixner based?** Dixner is based in Paris, France.

**When was Dixner founded?** Dixner was founded in 2023.

**What is Dixner's latest deal?** Acquisition: Bought Crush Party, relaunched as Dixner Crush, 9 October 2026.


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