British entrepreneur Simon Squibb has continued his momentum as one of the most visible business voices of 2026, blending motivational content with real-world investing and live-stage moments that resonate with millions of followers. The founder of HelpBank, who built his fortune after selling Fluid to PwC in 2016, has spent the year championing a kindness-first approach to entrepreneurship.
In January 2026, Squibb delivered a widely shared keynote at the1 Billion Followers Summitin Dubai, where his session titled "Money Wont Save You, Action Will" called on audiences to rethink the role of money, purpose and community. Reflecting on having won a one-million-dollar prize on the same stage a year earlier, Squibb admitted he cried because he "felt the love" from the audience, a moment that quickly went viral across his social channels.
The 51-year-old has founded and invested in more than 100 companies and now reaches an audience estimated at over 20 million followers. Much of his current activity centres on giving away mentorship, advice and small-cheque investments for free, a model he has used to spotlight first-time founders and performers stepping into the public eye.
In February 2026, Squibb headlined aCathay Pacific-backed entrepreneur event at The London Palladiumon 25 February, where audience members were invited to pitch their ambitions live, with Cathay Pacific potentially backing standout ideas. The format mirrored the live, on-stage encouragement Squibb has become known for online, where he often celebrates ordinary people taking their first public step toward a dream.
According toFounderBounty, Squibbs wealth is now built primarily through founding and selling Fluid, angel investing in more than 75 startups, keynote speaking, social-media monetisation and digital products tied to HelpBank, with realistic 2026 net-worth estimates ranging from ten to fifteen million pounds. His current focus, he has said publicly, is less about personal returns and more about lowering the barrier for new founders and creators to be seen.