Build. Scale. Exit.

Brought to you by Barclays Eagle Labs, in collaboration with Barclays Private Banking & Corporate Banking, Ryecroft Glenton Corporate Finance and Setfords Legal.

What makes a business attractive to buyers? How can you maximise its value? And what happens after an exit?

Build. Scale. Exit. brings together experts in corporate finance, private banking, tax and legal, alongside entrepreneurs who have experienced the realities of building, scaling and exiting a business.

If you're considering an exit or simply want to build a more valuable business, this event will provide practical insights, real world experience and valuable connections.

What We'll Cover

Building Value
What buyers look for, key value drivers, reducing founder dependency and creating a business that's attractive to investors and acquirers.

Business Valuation
How businesses are valued, what influences value and how you can improve your company's future attractiveness.

Exit Options
Explore trade sales, MBOs, MBIs, private equity, IPOs, EOTs and alternative routes: including the advantages and considerations of each.

Life After Exit
What happens next? We'll explore liquidity, lifestyle, legacy and managing wealth following a successful business sale.

Meet the Experts

Carl Swansbury FCA — Founder & Head of Corporate Finance, RG Corporate Finance. Award-winning corporate finance adviser specialising in business sales, acquisitions, MBOs, MBIs, fundraising and strategic growth.

Helen Lyne — Commercial Disputes Solicitor & Strategic Legal Adviser at Setfords. Helping founders and growing businesses manage risk, governance, succession and legal challenges from growth through to exit.

Michelle Steggles — Barclays Private Banker. Over two decades of experience supporting entrepreneurs, families and high-net-worth individuals with wealth management and post-exit planning.

Richard Clark — Director & Private Banker, Barclays. Over 25 years' experience advising clients on wealth strategies, investments and succession planning.

Phil Royle — Barclays Corporate Banking. Panel host and specialist in supporting businesses to scale with value maximisation in mind.

Sharon Braithwaite — Ecosystem Management, Barclays Eagle Labs

Special Guest | Peter Kirkham

Former professional footballer and entrepreneur, Peter's story is one of extraordinary highs and lows.

• Turned £3k into a £3.5m property portfolio in four years
• Went bankrupt at 38 and lost everything
• Built a business from a £400k loss to £1.1m profit in 12 months
• Achieved a multi-million-pound exit in just over four years
• Sold a business three times in eight years through private equity

Peter will share the mindset, lessons and decisions behind his journey: including his "Find a Way" mentality and Explicit Needs sales process.

Who Should Attend?

This event is for business owners, founders, entrepreneurs, directors and leadership teams who want to:

• Build a more valuable business
• Understand what buyers and investors look for
• Explore future exit options
• Prepare for a successful sale
• Understand life and wealth planning after an exit
• Connect with ambitious business owners and experienced advisers

Build with value in mind. Scale with purpose. Exit on your terms.