Ep 94: From Startup Struggles to £5 Billion Exit: Jeremy Middleton’s Entrepreneurial Journey
In this episode of Buy & Build, we sit down with Jeremy Middleton, co-founder of HomeServe, who later exited and is now CEO of Middleton Enterprises, his family investment office. We dive into his journey from corporate life at Procter & Gamble to building a FTSE 100 business and leading it to a £5 billion exit. Jeremy shares the pivotal moments that shaped his career, including the hard lessons of early entrepreneurship, how he and his co-founder pivoted a failing business into a national success, and his contrarian take on acquisitions. Now, as an investor, he reveals what he looks for in scalable businesses, his founder-friendly investment approach, and why cash flow is king. Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, or just fascinated by the business of building companies, this episode is packed with raw insights and hard-earned wisdom. Check out the Middleton Enterprises website: https://middletonenterprises.com/ for more on thier investment criteria. -- There are still seats available for the next Buy and Build Acquisition Accelerator in just over a week's time. Check out: https://www.buyandbuildaccelerator.com/ to learn more.