Investment Banking Business

Investment Banking Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 10th, 2024

Interested in a high-stakes, dynamic career? Think about starting an investment banking business.

Investment banking involves helping companies and governments raise capital, providing strategic advisory services, and facilitating mergers and acquisitions. It’s a demanding field that requires strong analytical skills, financial acumen, and an understanding of market trends.

The appeal lies in its diverse opportunities and the potential for substantial financial rewards. You'll be orchestrating deals that shape industries, providing vital advice to top executives, and gaining a unique insight into the economy.

Starting this business demands a deep understanding of finance, robust networking skills, and a dedication to staying updated with market conditions. Despite the challenging work environment, the transformational impact and financial incentives make investment banking a compelling business venture.

In this list, you'll find real-world investment banking business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a investment banking business that makes money.

1. Up The Gains ($67.2K/year)

While deep in debt, Sammie Ellard-King had a spark during a candid conversation with friends in Vietnam; months later, he'd self-taught his way to financial freedom and launched 'Up the Gains,' aiming to demystify personal finance for beginners.

How much money it makes: $67.2K/year
How much did it cost to start: $25K
How many people on the team: 3

We Make Personal Finance Content For Beginners And Are Generating $5.6K/Month

Up the Gains Founder Sammie Ellard-King managed to turn a side hustle from her spare bedroom into a profitable content site in the crowded personal finance market, growing from zero to 44k page views monthly in under a year, with current revenue levels at £4.5k profit per month and forecasting £147,000 in revenue over the next 12 months.

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