Meet Europe’s 10 Most Eligible Business Bachelors

In a world where ambition, innovation, and influence shape the business landscape, a select group of business bachelors stand out not only for their remarkable success but also for their enviable personal lives. These top ten most eligible entrepreneurs have built empires, disrupted industries, and amassed extraordinary wealth—and are also part of the free-market club in more ways than one.  

From tech visionaries to logistics powerhouses and financial prodigies, each has carved a unique path to the top, making them as intriguing personally as they are professionally. In no particular order, this list explores the achievements, fortunes, and charisma that place them firmly on the list of today’s most sought-after business elites.

Alex Lovén, United Kingdom
Industry: Sports Equipment & E-Commerce
Net worth: Estimated £260 million

Alex Lovén is the self-made entrepreneur behind Net World Sports, a company he built from a teenager’s bedroom operation into one of the UK’s fastest-growing global sports-equipment suppliers. Known for his relentless work ethic, hands-on leadership style, and talent for spotting commercial gaps in niche markets, Lovén has become one of Wales’ standout business stories of the past decade. Under his direction, Net World Sports has expanded into more than 100 countries, earning him recognition as one of Britain’s most dynamic young founders. Despite his business success and media attention, he maintains a relatively understated personal profile—something that has only added to his appeal as one of the UK’s most eligible millionaire entrepreneurs.

Hyrum Cook, United Kingdom
Industry: Athleisure, E-Commerce & Brand Building
Net worth: Estimated in the multi-millions

Hyrum Cook is the driving force behind Adanola, the direct-to-consumer activewear label that has rapidly become one of the UK’s most successful fashion stories. What began as a niche Instagram-friendly brand has, under Cook’s leadership, evolved into a global athleisure presence valued at £400 million. A remarkable climb for a still-young founder. Known for his instinctive understanding of digital audiences and his ability to blend trend forecasting with disciplined operations, Cook is now transitioning into a hybrid role as both founder and cultural curator as the company scales. His low-key personal profile and sharp creative instincts serve him well within the entrepreneurial and fashion circles.

Timur Tillyaev, Switzerland / Uzbekistan
Industry: Logistics, Trade & Investment
Net worth: Estimated €400-600 million

Timur Tillyaev has long been recognised for his work in international logistics and trade, with business interests extending across Europe, Central Asia, the USA and the Middle East. While he is well-known as the founder of Abu Saxiy market, he is an avid investor in energy, technology, finance and healthcare. Known for a measured public presence, he has increasingly stepped into European business and philanthropic circles. He co-founded the ‘You Are Not Alone’ Foundation, which supports vulnerable children in both Uzbekistan and, in collaboration with the French Association La Chaîne de l’Espoir, has allowed more than 130 children with congenital heart conditions to receive vital care. His recent divorce from the late Uzbek president’s daughter has quietly positioned him as one of the region’s most eligible and wealthy bachelors.

Raphael Strauch, United Kingdom / Germany                  Industry: Crypto, Web3 Investment & Venture Capital      Net Worth: Estimated £200 million

Raphael Strauch is an entrepreneur and early-stage investor best known for his work in the global crypto and Web3 ecosystem. As a key figure behind TOKEN2049, one of the world’s leading crypto industry events, he has helped shape the international conversation around blockchain innovation and digital-asset investing. Alongside this, Strauch runs Alice Capital, where he focuses on high-growth opportunities in crypto, digital assets, and emerging technology. With a background in international finance and tech venture building, he has become a recognised connector between institutional capital and the fast-moving Web3 world.

Guillaume Moubeche, France                                          Industry: Entrepreneur                                                  Net Wealth: Estimated €150million

Guillaume Moubeche is a French entrepreneur and the co-founder and CEO of Lemlist, a leading sales-automation platform. Guillaume experienced several early entrepreneurial ventures before launching Lemlist in 2018 with only €1,000 in capital. Under his leadership, the company rapidly grew to millions in annual recurring revenue and a global user base—all achieved without external funding. Raised in a modest family that emphasised hard work and resourcefulness, Guillaume credits his upbringing for shaping his strong entrepreneurial drive.

Carl Pei, Sweden                                                                Industry: Tech                                                                    Net worth: Estimated €50-80 million

Carl Pei is a Swedish entrepreneur and founder of Nothing, a London-based consumer electronics company focused on design-driven, user-centric technology. He previously co-founded OnePlus, where he played a key role in global marketing, brand building, and launching flagship devices that redefined the smartphone market.

Nicolas Brusson, France / Europe                                    Industry: Tech, Mobility, Digital Platforms                          Net Worth: Estimated €200 million

Nicolas Brusson is best known as the co-founder and longtime chief executive of BlaBlaCar, one of Europe’s most successful mobility-tech companies. A former venture capitalist turned operator, he helped scale the platform from a French car-sharing concept into a global community connecting over 100 million users across multiple continents. Brusson has overseen major fundraising rounds, international expansion, and the company’s evolution into a broader travel ecosystem, cementing his reputation as one of Europe’s most influential tech founders.

Victor Riparbelli, Denmark / United Kingdom                    Industry: Technology
Net worth: Estimated £85–110 million

Victor Riparbelli is the co-founder and CEO of Synthesia, a pioneering text-to-video platform that allows businesses to create studio-quality videos using AI avatars instead of cameras, actors, or microphones. Founded in 2017, the company became one of Europe’s fastest-growing generative-AI businesses, serving thousands of corporate customers and helping standardise AI-generated training, marketing, and communications content.

Steffen Tjerrild, Denmark / United Kingdom                      Industry: Technology                                                          Net worth: Estimated £85–110 million

Steffen Tjerrild is the co-founder, COO, and CFO of Synthesia, where he leads global operations, financial strategy, and large-scale organisational development.  Known for combining product intuition with operational discipline, Tjerrild helped transform Synthesia from a research-driven AI concept into one of the world’s most widely used corporate video creation tools. His focus on financial management, compliance, and international expansion has been instrumental in Synthesia’s evolution from early-stage startup to market-defining AI company.

Thibault Leroy Bürki, Switzerland                                      Industry: Finance                                                                Net worth: Estimated €50m

Thibault Leroy Bürki is the driving force behind Haute Capital Partners, which he launched in 2017 with a bold vision and a strong instinct for spotting opportunities. A passionate investor, he has been active across the stock market, cryptocurrency world, and real estate, constantly exploring new ways to grow and innovate. With Haute Capital Partners, Thibault placed early bets on standout startups—many of which have since skyrocketed to valuations in the tens of millions of francs and are chasing big, ambitious goals. Based in Biel, he’s now pushing the company onto the international stage, expanding its network, and gearing up for the next wave of growth.