For Entrepreneurs

We think, connect and operate alongside our clients in unusual ways. You are the entrepreneurial class and we share a common goal: Whatever we create, it won’t be ordinary.

We’ve developed a real affinity with the entrepreneurial class and our six areas of specialisation place us right at the heart of this unique business community.

Just like you, we are well networked in the market and share the same dynamic mindset.

You’ll find that we create an environment that helps make things happen: propelled by a successful track record and market-leading expertise.

We recognise the rare abilities of the entrepreneur. And we hope you’ll see them in us too.

A partner to create and manage your wealth

We’re aware that you need a partner to create your wealth as much as you need a partner to manage it. Our specialist teams are well positioned to provide entrepreneurs with services that satisfy their sophisticated, individual and increasingly demanding needs - both in your personal and business life.

Meet our specialist teams

Part of a community of successful entrepreneurs

We’re committed to supporting successful entrepreneurs by staying close to the issues relevant to you and by being actively involved in the community.

• We listen to what entrepreneurs have to say through the Investec Entrepreneur Confidence Index in association with Entrepreneurs Organization.
• We facilitate debate through our Entrepreneurs’ Panel Discussions and Entrepreneurs’ Breakfasts.
• We connect with the community through the Investec Entrepreneurs’ Summit and RAW2010.

Investec Entrepreneur Confidence Index in association with Entrepreneurs’ Organization

Entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of any economy and the drivers of innovation. The Investec Entrepreneur Confidence Index in association with Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) tracks the views of some of the United Kingdom’s leading entrepreneurs on the changing local economic environment.

In December 2009, 71 successful entrepreneurs with meaningful interests in medium sized businesses in the UK, including a mix of our clients and EO members, took part in the first Investec Entrepreneur Confidence Index survey. The research will be conducted every four months and will be led by Dr Sally Ernst, President of EO UK with a Doctorate and MBA in Entrepreneurship.

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The Entrepreneurs’ Panel

On 3 February 2010, 7 prominent figures in the entrepreneurial community gathered to debate the recent findings of the Investec Entrepreneur Confidence Index and discuss the current economic environment. The panel will meet every four months to bring key topical issues affecting entrepreneurs to the top of the agenda, and included Paul Wilkinson, Michael Conway, Keith Curran, Bill Liao, James Layfield, Robin Smith and Peter Selkirk.

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To listen to the podcast of the Entrepreneurs' Panel Discussion, download the file by right clicking here and saving it to your computer.

Please note that the views expressed in the content of this recording are those of the participants and are not necessarily shared by Investec Bank plc.

Entrepreneurs' Breakfasts

Throughout 2010 we’re hosting a series of Entrepreneurs’ Breakfast Roundtable Discussions aimed at the successful ‘mid-market’ entrepreneur. These small, exclusive gatherings present a great opportunity for peers to get together to discuss issues and share relevant experiences in a confidential environment. Guests are drawn from a cross section of industries and are encouraged to raise issues they think relevant for discussion.

The Entrepreneurs’ Summit

The Investec Entrepreneurs’ Summit 2010 in association with Real Business and the CBI will take place on 12 May 2010 and will look at how entrepreneurs and owner-managers will have to explore new models, new markets and adapt to new customer behaviours in the post-recession economy.

Guest speakers include: Will King, CEO, King of Shaves; Financial Times economics editor Chris Giles; serial entrepreneur Karen Darby; Rohan Blacker and Pat Reeves, founders, Sofa.com.

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Past events

Ed Cottrell, Investec Growth & Acquisition Finance, spoke at the Entrepreneurs' Summit on how companies will survive the current recession

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RAW2010

Investec Specialist Private Bank is proud to sponsor RAW2010. This unique event, which took place on 20 January 2010, brought together the top 350 entrepreneurs in the North West to look for opportunities for collaboration, business and ideas to drive the region forward.

Some of these entrepreneurs included Theo Paphitis, Doug Richard, Kanya King, Shaa Wasmund, Edwin Booth, Matthew Riley and Chris Morris.