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From Amazon to energy drinks: 8 investments that made people rich

Unbelievable investments that actually paid off
Google’s 53rd employee and resident chef
Google’s 53rd employee and resident chef
George Soros’ bet against the Bank of England
George Soros’ bet against the Bank of England
Netflix and invest with Carl Icahn
Netflix and invest with Carl Icahn
Buffett’s billion-dollar sweets
Buffett’s billion-dollar sweets
The Thai jet lag cure that went global
The Thai jet lag cure that went global
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Nike saves Converse after bankruptcy
The family money risked on Amazon
The family money risked on Amazon
Apple’s 3rd employee Mike Markkula
Apple’s 3rd employee Mike Markkula
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Unbelievable investments that actually paid off

Investing isn't a risk-free way to make millions (or even billions). But for these people, a savvy gamble paid off big time.

From a shoe brand on the verge of collapse to a bookshop in a garage, read on to discover the incredible investment opportunities that made these people rich.

All dollar amounts in US dollars

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Hannah Ward-Glenton

03 September 2024

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