Entrepreneur, investor and mmadigital founder Dez Derry has announced his exit as an investor in legal firm Fletchers Group, marking the conclusion of a highly successful three-year partnership.
During his involvement, Derry played a key role in shaping strategic direction and supporting MA opportunities that helped the business surpass the significant milestone of £100 million turnover. His investment has delivered three times money-on-money (3x MOM) and a 53% internal rate of return (IRR), reflecting both strong capital growth and a rapid investment cycle.
Derry said: “It’s been great working with the team, shaping the strategy and helping identify M&A opportunities. I wish the new management team all the best as they continue to drive the business forward. It’s been a privilege to be involved in their trajectory over the last three years and to witness them break through the £100 million turnover milestone.”
Derry’s decision to exit follows a period of reflection and public engagement, during which he has spoken candidly about his childhood experiences and entrepreneurial journey during various appearances, including on ITV and the BBC.
His next chapter will see him focus more closely on two areas he’s deeply passionate about:
Supporting charity Adoption Matters, using his own story to raise awareness and inspire others.
Investing in the global electronic dance music space, identifying and supporting young talent from underprivileged backgrounds to access opportunities in music, entertainment and entrepreneurship.
“I’ve been lucky enough to travel and experience incredible events, festivals and emerging talent,” Derry added. “I meet a lot of young people trying to break through from similar backgrounds to mine, often facing real challenges. There were no Asian DJs when I was growing up in the 80s – that’s changing fast, and I want to be part of that change by helping young talent find their platform.”
Alongside these pursuits, Dez will continue to build his investment portfolio, which currently includes stakes in LeBlanq, Travel Seen, and Fight Division. He is also expanding his work as a public speaker, engaging audiences on themes of adoption, entrepreneurship and social mobility.