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Market Perspectives March 2025
3 Mar 2025
Supporting successful entrepreneurs
For some entrepreneurs, the focus is on growing and then selling their business. While for others, the emphasis is on growing and then transferring control to the next generation.
We’re here to help each client to influence their unique vision of tomorrow. From individual founders of businesses, to multi-generational family businesses, and major shareholders of public and private companies, we can connect you to an impressive network and leverage the deep resources of the entire Barclays Group.
How we help entrepreneurs
Growing and scaling a business
- Access to capital to fund business growth via Barclays Business Banking or Barclays Corporate Banking
- Access to like-minded individuals and accelerators – plus access to a wide entrepreneurial ecosystem through our partners
- Thought leadership – Insights from industry leading experts via the Barclays network and exclusive invites to relevant events
Planning for the future
- Educating, guiding and advising on how to grow and preserve wealth in an efficient manner
- Leveraging our wealth philosophy to help you focus on the 3 Ls: liquidity, lifestyle, legacy
- Building and planning for the future – wealth transition across generations
Exit strategies
- Supporting you as early as possible when you’re contemplating a business sale
- Guiding you step-by-step through the sale process, navigating complexity and stress
- Surrounding you with the expertise you need, both across the Barclays Group and our wider network of external advisers, including Corporate Finance Houses, Private Equity and tax specialists
Who we work with
Individual entrepreneurs
Family businesses
Public and private companies
Our Corporate and Investment Bank
Entrepreneur experiences
In this fascinating series, we speak to leading entrepreneurs about the ambitions and motivations behind their successes.
Please note: By clicking 'Read more' below, you will be taken to our thought leadership page.
Lucy Goff: Lyma Life
When Lucy Goff had a major health scare it lit the fuse for her now-flourishing wellness business. She sat down with Shehreen Quayyum, Director, UK Team.
Tom Beahon: Castore
The astronomical rise of this premium sports clothing brand is the brainchild of two brothers from Merseyside. Tom Beahon shares their inspirational story.
Oliver Bristowe: Pets Purest
From selling sweets in school, to setting up one of the UK’s leading pet wellness companies – discover how Oliver Bristowe’s an entrepreneur on a mission.
Thinking of selling your business?
If you’re contemplating the next chapter of your life, then a business exit might be worth considering. If often involves a completely different skillset to launching and growing a business.
That’s why we’ve published this short guide about the things worth knowing before you enter into a sale.
Our partners
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We serve clients who can establish an investment portfolio of at least £3 million (or local currency equivalent) in the UK or £5 million (or local currency equivalent) in other jurisdictions.
Investments can fall as well as rise in value. Your capital may be at risk.