Astrid Beaufils
In short: Astrid Beaufils is the founder of Dixner, a Paris start-up that matches strangers for shared meals and other social events. Dixner was founded in 2023 and, in October 2026, bought the singles party brand Crush Party, relaunching it as Dixner Crush. The deal moves Dixner into singles events, a growing offline segment for dating operators.
Key facts
| Role | Founder |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Dixner |
| Based in | France |
| Founder | Founded Dixner in Paris in 2023 [Global Dating Insights, 2023] |
| Acquisition | Dixner announced on 9 October 2026 that it had bought Crush Party; its events become Dixner Crush [Dating Industry Insights, 9 October 2026] |
| Funding | Maddyness reported an early raise of €250,000 at a €1.7M valuation, then €200,000 at a €3M valuation [Dating Industry Insights, February 2026] |
| Fact | Appeared on the M6 show Qui veut être mon associé, asking for €100,000 for 5% of Dixner, and left without a deal [Dating Industry Insights] |
Biography
Astrid Beaufils founded Dixner in Paris in 2023. Dixner is a French social experiences company: guests answer a short questionnaire and an algorithm seats 6 to 10 of them at a restaurant table with a host. It has since added drinks, brunches and other formats.
On 9 October 2026 Dixner announced that it had bought Crush Party, a Paris brand that runs large parties for single people. Crush Party events are now sold as Dixner Crush, with tickets available only through a free Dixner account. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Beaufils has pitched Dixner to investors in public. On the M6 television show Qui veut être mon associé, she asked for €100,000 for 5% of the company and left without a deal. Maddyness reported an early raise of €250,000 at a €1.7M valuation and a later raise of €200,000 at a €3M valuation. She has also told L'Essentiel that people in their forties, often single, are the best represented group among Dixner's Paris guests.
Career
- Founder, Dixner (2023 to present)
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Questions about Astrid Beaufils
Who is Astrid Beaufils?
Astrid Beaufils is the founder of Dixner, a Paris start-up founded in 2023 that matches strangers for dinners and other social events.
What did Astrid Beaufils's company buy in 2026?
Dixner announced on 9 October 2026 that it had bought the singles party brand Crush Party, which now trades as Dixner Crush.
What is Astrid Beaufils's current role?
Astrid Beaufils is Founder at Dixner.