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Billionaire Business Podcast

Chris Godsmark & Ian Fishwick
Private Equity
Mergers and Acquisitions
Software
Financials
Skyscanner
Gamma
Entrepreneurship
Yougov
BGF
Market
Revolut
Nadhim Zahawi
Absolute Collagen
NETS International
Sequoia Capital
Dawn Capital
Intellectual Property
Debt Financing
Data In Sales
Timing Of Exits

Welcome to Billionaire Business. In this series we will be popping the myth that you cannot create a billion pound business in the UK - that’s simply not true• Inspirational interviews • Advice on how to raise equity and debt • Mistakes to avoid • How to scale rapidly • Create the next billionaire business

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Latest Episodes

Modern Private Equity, Using Data, AI, and Operational Expertise to Build Category-Leading Software Businesses

In this episode of Billionaire Business, hosts Ian Fishwick and Chris Godsmark sit down with Nic Humphries, Executive Chairman of Hg, for ... more

This is a true masterclass in building and scaling global financial powerhouses, like Revolut

In this episode of Billionaire Business, hosts Ian Fishwick and Chris Godsmark sit down with Martin Gilbert, Chair of Revolut and co-founder of Aberdeen As... more

MAXIMISING VALUE: £20Bn+ of M&A deals told us how to do it

In this special episode of Billionaire Business, Chris Godsmark and Ian Fishwick take a deep dive into the factors that drive business valuation, offering a practical guide for entrepreneurs... more

Private Equity Explained: What Investors Really Look For

In this episode of Billionaire Business, Chris Godsmark and Ian Fishwick sit down with Jamie Roberts, managing partner at YFM Equity Partners. The three help dissect private equity, breaking d... more

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Nic Humphries
Executive Chair of HG Capital
HG Capital
Episode: How Nic Humphries, Hg, Built a $190B Software Portfolio
Martin Gilbert
Chair of Revolut
Revolut
Episode: This is REVOLUT: How a Startup Became a 70M-User Bank of the Future
Jamie Roberts
Managing partner at YFM Equity Partners
YFM Equity Partners
Episode: Jamie Roberts: PRIVATE EQUITY, How Big Do I Need To Be To Get Attention?
Andy Gregory
Chief Executive Officer
BGF
Episode: Andy Gregory: HOW TO GET A MINORITY INVESTMENT WITHOUT LOSING CONTROL?
Gavin Patterson
Former chief executive of BT, later president/leadership roles at Salesforce
BT, Salesforce
Episode: Gavin Patterson: WHAT IT TAKES TO LEAD, GROW, & TRANSFORM BILLION-POUND BUSINESSES
Matthew Riley
Founder of Daisy Group, later Giacom and O2 Daisy (Daisy Wholesale Services)
Daisy Group / Giacom / O2 Daisy
Episode: Matthew Riley: HOW TO BUILD A BILLION-POUND BUSINESS FROM SCRATCH
Nadhim Zahawi
British politician and entrepreneur, former Chancellor of the Exchequer
Public service; YouGov founder
Episode: Nadhim Zahawi: HOW RESILIENCE, FAILURE, AND REINVENTION SHAPE EXTRAORDINARY SUCCESS
Neil Bellamy
Head of the Technology, Media and Telecoms team at NatWest
NatWest
Episode: A Masterclass in Business Lending from NatWest TMT boss, Neil Bellamy
Jahangir Ahmad
CEO/Founder of NETS International
NETS International
Episode: The story of NETS - how to take a family firm global

Hosts

Ian Fishwick
Host of Billionaire Business; serial entrepreneur in UK IT/telecoms with a long-running involvement shaping tech and investment conversations.
Chris Godsmark
Co-host with mergers, acquisitions and investor relations expertise; interviewer across tech and telecoms scale-ups.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Fascinating

    Great opportunity to listen to business leaders and hear how they built their businesses.

    Apple Podcasts
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    BUS-ta THYM-es
    United Kingdom3 months ago

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Strong emphasis on practical, deal-focused takeaways for founders.

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The story of SKYSCANNER: from startup to a $1.75 billion sale
Q: How did Sequoia's involvement change the trajectory of the company?
It unlocked top-tier recruiting, gave credibility with other investors, and provided a pragmatic balance between aggressive growth and prudent governance, which helped scale the business more aggressively while maintaining discipline.
The story of SKYSCANNER: from startup to a $1.75 billion sale
Q: What did you see in Skyscanner that suggested it could become a billion-dollar company?
A strong product with a scalable market need, a capable team, and a vision from the leadership about growth and execution that could be operationalized through clear strategy, people development, and disciplined execution.
A Masterclass in Business Lending from NatWest TMT boss, Neil Bellamy
Q: How do you value intangible assets for lending?
Valuation combines market value, EBITDA multiples, and orderly disposal value, using platforms like Ingot and ongoing monitoring to adjust margins for quarterly revaluations.
A Masterclass in Business Lending from NatWest TMT boss, Neil Bellamy
Q: What makes a bank say yes to a debt proposal?
Banks look for strong management, a plan to accelerate growth, and a setup where debt can be used to leverage expansion without giving up equity, with IP and intangibles valued to support lending.
Lessons for scale-ups from a European Venture Capital leader, DAWN CAPITAL
Q: At what stage do you typically invest and what is your sweet spot?
Dawn typically invests from seed to Series C, with a sweet spot of 10 to 50 million euros, focusing on founders who have achieved product-market fit and are ready to scale.

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What is Billionaire Business Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Billionaire Business Podcast features interviews with founders, CEOs, and investors who have built large, high-growth UK or international tech-enabled businesses. Across episodes, listeners hear practical lessons on scaling, capital structure (debt and equity), governance, and go-to-market strategy, often with a focus on software, fintech, telecoms, and digital transformation. The show frequently surfaces real-world deal experiences, strategic pivots, and leadership insights from executives who have steered companies toward multi-billion-pound outcomes, making it useful for founders, investors, and execs seeking actionable guidance. A standout angle is the emphasis on patient capital, product-led growth, and people-centric culture as prereq... more

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