Empire Builders · EB-001
Their Deal Was Agreed On A Napkin. It Built A £2 Billion Company. They Have Not Spoken Since.
In 1994, two founders sealed their partnership on a paper napkin, which was forgotten by one but remained pivotal years later. By 2011, the company grew to a £2.1 billion valuation, with the napkin sparking a legal dispute upon acquisition.
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