My Story
Building and scaling a £4.1bn business
1993-2023
Building Homeserve
In 1992, with a £50,000 investment, I co-founded HomeServe, a home repairs and improvement company.
It quickly became an FTSE 250 listed business, serving over 8.5 million customers worldwide, and was set to become the global market leader in residential infrastructure. HomeServe was sold for £4.1 billion in 2023.
2015-2023
Growth Partner & Business Leader
Motivated by a genuine desire to help and inspire the most talented and ambitious entrepreneurs to exceed their own expectations, I set up my investment business, Growth Partner, in 2015. I’m investing millions of my own money into medium-sized ventures that I truly believe can be turned into far larger and more successful businesses.
In 2023, I was determined to help businesses across the UK unlock their full potential. This led me to acquire Business Leader, a private network for CEOs and founders with revenues over £3m, focused on sharing experience, building stronger businesses, and supporting long-term growth.
2023-Present
Inspiring Breakthrough
Today, my passion is helping medium-sized businesses scale.
2025 was an extraordinary year. Not only did my book How to Make a Billion in 9 Steps go on to become a Sunday Times bestseller, but I was also honoured to be awarded a Knighthood.
I see both as a responsibility to pass on what I’ve learned, help entrepreneurs make better decisions earlier, and build stronger businesses across the UK.
1993
building homeserve
In 1992, with a £50,000 investment, I co-founded HomeServe, a home repairs and improvement company.
It quickly became an FTSE 250 listed business, serving over 8.5 million customers worldwide, and was set to become the global market leader in residential infrastructure. HomeServe was sold for £4.1 billion in 2023.
2015-2023
Growth Partner & Business Leader
Motivated by a genuine desire to help and inspire the most talented and ambitious entrepreneurs to exceed their own expectations, I set up my investment business, Growth Partner, in 2015. I’m investing millions of my own money into medium-sized ventures that I truly believe can be turned into far larger and more successful businesses.
In 2023, I was determined to help businesses across the UK unlock their full potential. This led me to acquire Business Leader, a private network for CEOs and founders with revenues over £3m, focused on sharing experience, building stronger businesses, and supporting long-term growth.
2025-Present
Inspiring Breakthrough
Today, my passion is helping medium-sized businesses scale.
2025 was an extraordinary year. Not only did my book How to Make a Billion in 9 Steps go on to become a Sunday Times bestseller, but I was also honoured to be awarded a Knighthood.
I see both as a responsibility to pass on what I’ve learned, help entrepreneurs make better decisions earlier, and build stronger businesses across the UK.
What I’m Focused on Now
Mentoring CEOs through
Business Leader
Sharing my 9 steps through my book and newsletter
Investing via
Growth Partner