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| Matt Haycox | |
|---|---|
| Born | Matthew David Haycox (1980-12-25) 25 December 1980 (age 44) Leeds, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | University of Bradford |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur Businessman Investor Philanthropist TV Personality Podcaster |
| Children | Harlie Reese Haycox Nele Rocki Haycox |
| Website | matt-haycox |
Matthew David Norton Haycox (born December 1980), is a British entrepreneur, businessman, investor, mentor, philanthropist, TV personality and podcaster.
Career
In 2004, Haycox founded a chain of lap-dancing clubs named Provocative Group. Four years later, the group collapsed, with £3m owed to creditors. Haycox was subsequently banned from being a company director for 12 years.
In 2014, a business finance provider and advisor to UK firms, who are seeking funding solutions to grow their business. The lending company has loaned more than £500m to UK businesses since 2014.
Philanthropy
In 2016, Haycox created The Matt Haycox Foundation and had a chance meeting with a young cerebral palsy sufferer, Alfie Stalley. Stalley needed to raise funds in order to undergo a life-changing operation. Haycox was able to donate £16,000, nearly 50% of the money needed for his time-sensitive surgery, selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR), which was luckily successful. Touched by the story and wanting to do more, Haycox set up the foundation to improve and save the lives of critically and terminally ill children.
Personal life
Haycox married Jenny Ryan in June 2006 in Las Vegas. They lived together in Leeds and have a daughter, Harlie. Haycox lives in Dubai with his partner Elena. They have a daughter, Nele.
References
- "How Matt Haycox came back from bankruptcy at 27 to become a millionaire". Yorkshire Post. 2020-05-02. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
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- Denton, Jane (2023-03-29). "How I Manage My Money: Millionaire, 42, on £100k a month, says 'I was never born to be poor'". inews.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ "Invitation to a spectacular gala dinner with special guests Boyzlife". Yorkshire Businesswoman. 2021-10-26. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- "Alfie Smith's delight as generous entrepreneur calls in to honour £16,000 pledge". Hartlepool Mail. 2017-01-04.
- Jenkins, Richard (2019-04-22). "Lap dancing millionaire who lost everything reveals how he re-made his fortune". The Mirror. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- Manley, Debbie. "Funnyman Steve invites TWO lapdancers back to his posh hotel during night on the town while wife is at home". www.thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
- Hall, Astrid (2018-06-08). "Meet the girl, 11, who has launched her own restaurant". The Mirror. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
- Denton, Jane (2023-03-29). "How I Manage My Money: Millionaire, 42, on £100k a month, says 'I was never born to be poor'". The i Paper. Retrieved 2024-12-12.