Success After Exit: Post-Exit Success Stories of UK Entrepreneurs
UK entrepreneurs are a testament to the fact that exiting a successful business is not the end of the road but the start of a new journey.
These entrepreneurs, who sold their businesses and made a comeback, offer inspiration to those considering a similar path.
Sarah Wood, co-founder of Unruly, a video ad tech company sold to News Corp, went on to take non-executive roles with Superdry and Signal AI, and engage in charitable work for the Prince’s Trust.
Simon Nixon, who exited Moneysupermarket, invested in start-ups like Kabbee and set up a luxury travel website.
Tom Singh, former owner of New Look, created an online marketplace for discounted clothes and increased his impact investing.
Julie Deane, founder of the Cambridge Satchel Company, now supports various UK cultural projects.
Michael Birch, a key figure behind Bebo, sold the company to AOL for $850 million, and five years later, bought it back for $1 million, now supporting charities with major social impact, such as charity: water.
Exit and post-exit strategies require as much planning as the exit itself. Take inspiration from these UK entrepreneurs who have successfully navigated the journey and moved on to their next challenge.
