For Helm members only!

We are delighted to host an off-the-record dinner with Ed Wray, Co-Founder of Betfair and one of the UK’s most accomplished entrepreneurial figures.

In 1999, Ed co-founded Betfair and went on to build one of Britain’s most disruptive and iconic technology companies. As its first CEO and later Chairman, he led the business from launch to flotation on the London Stock Exchange in 2010 at a £1.4 billion valuation redefining an entire industry in the process. He has twice been named Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year.

But this evening is not simply about the success story.

It is about what happens after.

Ed has spoken candidly about the 18–24 months following his departure from Betfair — one of the most challenging periods of his journey. The transition from operator to investor. From identity defined by building, to redefining purpose beyond the business.

Since stepping down in 2012, Ed has become an active angel investor and FinTech director, holding roles at companies including Funding Circle, LMAX, Property Partner, and Prodigy Finance. He has also devoted significant time to philanthropy, serving as a trustee and chair across multiple organisations focused on youth development and mental health, including Mental Health Innovations, The Mix, Nesta, YouthNet and Coach Core.

This dinner is designed particularly for exited founders and those thinking about life beyond scale.

Expect an honest and reflective conversation exploring:

• The journey from founding to flotation — and the realities of public markets
• The exit decision: float vs sell
• The emotional and psychological shift after stepping away
• Investing as a second chapter: what Ed looks for in founders today
• Building a portfolio career with meaning
• Why philanthropy has become central to his work
• How to think about legacy, impact, and long-term purpose

This is not a keynote. It is a conversation.

A rare opportunity to sit across the table from someone who has built, exited, invested and then intentionally redesigned the next phase of his life.

For founders navigating scale, contemplating exit, or already in the space between “what was” and “what next,” this promises to be a deeply thoughtful and candid evening.

Meet our Special Guest

Edward Wray co-founded Betfair in 1999.

Betfair floated on the London Stock Exchange in October 2010, valued at £1.4bn. Today it is

a core part of Flutter Entertainment PLC, the world’s largest listed gaming group with an

enterprise value of circa $40bn.

After leaving Betfair, Edward was an integral part of the team that executed the MBO of the

LMAX Group, the leading independent operator of institutional execution venues for FX and

digital assets trading. Today, the average daily volume of trade across the LMAX platform is

circa $60bn.

Edward has twice won the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award.

Edward is Director of the LMAX Group and Prodigy Finance Ltd and was the founding Chair

of both the Mental Health Innovations and Coach Core charities. In 2025 Edward was

awarded the OBE for services to charity and mental health

Ticket Price: FREE for all event-inclusive membership types.

If you’re unsure about your membership type please contact membership@helmclub.co

Cancellations: We kindly ask that members only sign up for events that they are certain they can attend. If you’re unable to attend an event, please contact the Events Team at least 7 days in advance, or as soon as possible in case of an emergency. If an emergency does happen, please reach out to your contacts in the Helm network and offer your place to them.

Remember, cancelling an event or not showing up means that another member may miss out on a unique opportunity, as well as there being a financial cost to Helm for the venue hire and staff time.

Any questions please contact eventmanager@helmclub.co