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                                                                    Exhibit 10.9

                          [LETTERHEAD OF MATCHNET PLC]

13 February 2004

Mr. Todd Tappin
7230 Birdview Avenue
Malibu, California 90265

Dear Todd:

RE:  OFFER LETTER OF EMPLOYMENT

Matchnet plc (the "Company") is pleased to confirm your employment on the
following terms

1.       POSITION. You will serve in the full time position of Chief Executive
         Officer reporting to the Executive Committee of the Company's Board of
         Directors, which shall monitor and review your performance and have the
         ability to terminate your employment. Your employment shall commence
         upon the execution of this Agreement.

2.       CASH COMPENSATION. The Company will pay you a salary at the rate of
         $420,000 per year, payable in accordance with the Company's standard
         payroll schedule, beginning 8 March 2004. This salary will be subject
         to adjustment pursuant to the Company's employee compensation policies
         in effect from time to time. In addition, you may be eligible for an
         annual bonus pursuant to parameters as may be determined by the Board.
         Further, in the event of the Company's successful secondary public
         offering of the Company's securities and concurrent listing on the
         Nasdaq National Market System (a "Successful Offering"), your salary
         shall be increased to $500,000 per annum, beginning with the first
         subsequent pay period.

3.       EMPLOYEE BENEFITS. As a regular employee of the Company, you will be
         eligible to participate in a number of Company-sponsored benefits
         including paid vacation, all in accordance with the Company's policies
         as in effect from time to time. In addition, you will be covered under
         the Company's health, 401(K) and group insurance programs. In
         accordance with the Company's generally applicable policies, you will
         be reimbursed for all reasonable travel and business expenses incurred
         by you in connection with your employment duties.

4.       SHARE OPTIONS. Subject to the approval of the Board, you will be
         granted an option to purchase 1,200,000 of the Company's ordinary
         shares (the "Option"). The exercise

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         price per share will be equal to the fair market value per share on the
         date the Option is granted as determined by the average closing price
         of the Company's GDSs as quoted on the Frankfurt Exchange for the five
         trading days prior to the execution of this letter. The Option will
         vest, subject to Paragraph 7, below, according to the following
         schedule: 120,000 options shall vest and become exercisable after 90
         days of employment; with an additional 98,181 options final tranche).
         In the event of a Successful Offering occurring on or before 30th June
         2004, 30% of any unvested options will vest upon such event and the
         balance of unvested options will vest in equal portions on the
         quarterly vesting dates. In the event of a Successful Offering
         occurring on or before 30th September 2004 20% of any unvested options
         vesting and becoming exercisable each 90 days thereafter (with any
         remainder being included in the will vest upon such event and the
         balance of unvested options will vest in equal portions on the
         quarterly vesting dates.

5.       ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHTS, NON-SOLICITATION, CONFIDENTIALITY AND
         NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT. You agree to execute the Assignment of
         Rights, Non-Solicitation of Employees and Vendors,, Confidentiality and
         Non-Disclosure Agreements as shall be provided to you by the Company.

6.       BOARD SEAT. You shall be appointed to the Board of Directors. However,
         if your employment is terminated under this Agreement, you will be
         deemed to have simultaneously resigned your position as director.

7.       CHANGE OF CONTROL. For the purposes of this Agreement, a "Change of
         Control Event" shall be the occurrence of a single shareholder (or
         beneficial owner) acquiring more than 45% of the then outstanding
         ordinary shares (or securities convertible into 45% of the then
         outstanding ordinary shares) of the Company. In the event of a
         termination of your employment with the Company for any reason
         (including your own election) within 6 months of a "Change of Control
         Event", you shall be entitled to: (i) payment of one year's salary and
         any accrued bonus (net of any required withholding); (ii) immediate
         vesting and exercisability of any unvested and unexercised options set
         forth in Paragraph 4 (together with an extension of the "Final Exercise
         Date" as defined in the relevant Option Agreement to one year from the
         date of such termination), above; and (iii) payment of any COBRA plan
         for 1 year. The payments provided for in Paragraphs 7(i), 7(ii) and
         7(iii) shall be increased to compensate for any increased taxes
         resulting from provision 280G of the Internal Revenue Code.

8.       INDEMNIFICATION. To the fullest extent permitted by the Company's
         charter documents and applicable law, the Company agrees to defend and
         indemnify you and hold you harmless against any liability that you
         incur within the scope of your employment with the Company. The Company
         agrees to use its best efforts to purchase and maintain adequate
         Directors' and Officers' liability insurance.

9.       EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP. Your employment with the Company continues to
         be for no specific period of time. Your employment with the Company
         will continue to be "at will," meaning that either you or the Company
         may terminate your employment at any time and for any reason, with or
         without cause. Any contrary representations that may have been made to
         you are superseded by this letter agreement. This is the full and
         complete agreement between you and the Company on this term.

10.      OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES. While you render services to the Company, you agree
         that you will not engage in any other employment, consulting or other
         business activity without the prior written consent of the Company,
         which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. While you render
         services to the Company, you also will not assist any

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         person or entity in competing with the Company, in preparing to compete
         with the Company or in hiring any employees or consultants of the
         Company.

11.      WITHHOLDING TAXES. All forms of compensation referred to in this letter
         agreement are subject to reduction to reflect applicable withholding
         and payroll taxes and other deductions required by law.

12.      ENTIRE AGREEMENT. Except as set forth herein, this letter agreement
         supersedes and replaces any prior agreements, representations or
         understandings, whether written, oral or implied, between you and the
         Company.

We hope that you will find the above terms acceptable. You may indicate your
agreement with these terms by signing and dating the enclosed duplicate original
of this letter agreement and returning it to me. By signing this letter
agreement, you reconfirm to the Company that you have no contractual commitments
or other legal obligations that would prohibit you from performing your duties
for the Company.

Very truly yours,
MATCHNET PLC

/s/ Joe Y. Shapira
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Joe Y. Shapira
Chairman & CEO

I have read and accept and agree to the above terms of employment:

    /s/ Todd Tappin
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Signature of Todd Tappin

Dated 13 February 2004<PAGE>

                                                                   Exhibit 10.10

                          [LETTERHEAD OF MATCHNET PLC]

15 March 2004

Mr.  David Siminoff
27866 Via Corita Way
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022

Dear David:

RE:  TERMS OF APPOINTMENT AS NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORY

MatchNet plc (the "Company") is pleased to confirm our offer regarding you
appointment as a Non-Executive Director of the Company on the following terms:

1.       POSITION. You will serve as a Non-Executive of the Company, effective
         as of the date of this letter.

2.       CASH COMPENSATION. The Company will pay you a director's fee at the
         rate of $40,000 per year, payable in monthly installments of $3,333.33
         each for each month of service, in arrears, beginning 15 April 2004. In
         addition, you will be paid $2,000 for attendance at each Board meeting
         and $1,000 for attendance for each Committee meeting (additional
         compensation for special projects will be agreed as appropriate). The
         Company will reimburse you for approved expenses which are incurred fn
         the performance of your duties.

3.       DUTIES. It is anticipated that you will be appointed as Chairman of the
         Board's Audit Committee and serve as a member of the Board's Executive
         Committee. It is expected that you will attend at least 4 full Board
         meets and 4 Committee meeting per year in Los Angeles, in addition, you
         will be available on an as needed basis for Board Meetings by
         conference call, to execute Written Resolutions, and for such other
         matters as the Company may reasonably require.

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4.       SHARE OPTIONS. Subject to the final approval of the Board, you will be
         granted an option to purchase 300,000 of the Company's ordinary shares
         (the "Option"). The exercise price per share will be equal to the fair
         market value per share as determined by today's closing price of the
         Company's GDSs as quoted on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The Option
         will vest and become exercisable, subject to Paragraph 5, below, at a
         rate of 6,250 options for each full month of service.

5.       CHANCE OF CONTROL. For the purposes of this Agreement, a "Change of
         Control Event" shall be the occurrence of a single shareholder (or
         beneficial owner) or an affiliated group of shareholders (or beneficial
         owners) acquiring more than 45% of the then outstanding ordinary shares
         (or securities convertible into 45% of the then outstanding ordinary
         shares) of the Company or otherwise acquiring effective control of the
         Company. In the event of a termination of your service as a director
         for any reason (including your own election) within 6 months a "Change
         of Control Event", you shall be entitled to: (i) payment of one year's
         fees of $40,000 (which fees shall be payable in a lump sum no later
         than thirty days after termination of your service as a director) and
         (ii) immediate vesting and exercisability of any unvested and
         unexercised options set forth in Paragraph 4 (together with an
         extension of the "Final Exercise Date" as defined in the relevant
         Option Agreement to one year from the date of such termination).

6.       INDEMNIFICATION. To the fullest extent permitted by the Company's
         charter documents and applicable law, the Company agrees to defend and
         indemnify you and hold you harmless against any liability that you
         incur within the scope of your service as a director of the Company.
         The Company agrees to use its best efforts to purchase and maintain
         adequate Directors' and Officers' liability insurance from a reputable
         and financially sound insurer with coverage limits to be determined by
         the Board of Directors and with provisions that will provide coverage
         for you as a director as well as coverage as a former director
         following any termination of your services as director.

7.       ENTIRE AGREEMENT. Except as set forth herein, this letter agreement
         supersedes and replaces any prior agreements, representations or
         understandings, whether written, oral or implied, between you and the
         Company.

We hope that you will find the above terms acceptable. You may indicate your
agreement with these terms by signing and dating the enclosed duplicate original
of this letter agreement and returning it to me. By signing this letter
agreement, you reconfirm to the Company that you have no contractual commitments
or other legal obligations that would prohibit you from performing your duties
for the Company.

Very truly yours
MATCHNET PLC

/s/ Joe Y. Shapira
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Joe Y. Shapira
Co-Chairman

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I have read and accept and agree to the above terms of employment:

/s/ David Siminoff
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Signature of David Siminoff

Dated 15 March 2004

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