Application Only — 50 Members Maximum
THE
INNER CIRCLE.
A private community of some of the world’s most ambitious founders, deal-makers, and investors. Curated by me. Limited to 50 members. Built for people who are done with theory and ready for the room that changes everything.
The No Bollocks Mastermind for 7 & 8-Figure Entrepreneurs.
Curated by me
The problem
IT’S LONELY AT THE TOP.
You’ve built something real. Seven figures. Maybe eight. Your team looks to you for answers. Your investors expect results. Your family thinks you’ve “made it.” But here’s what nobody tells you about success: the higher you climb, the fewer people understand what you’re going through.
No Real Peers
Your employees can't challenge you. Your friends don't understand. Your spouse is supportive but can't advise on your cap table. You need a room of equals.
Echo Chambers
You're surrounded by people who agree with you. Nobody tells you when your idea is terrible, your pricing is wrong, or your strategy has a fatal flaw.
Deal Flow Drought
The best deals never hit the market. They move through private networks. If you're not in the right room, you're not seeing the right opportunities.
Scaling Blind Spots
What got you to 7 figures won't get you to 8. You need people who've already crossed that bridge to show you what you can't see.
The solution
THE ROOM CHANGES
EVERYTHING.
The Inner Circle is not a community. It’s not a Facebook group. It’s not a networking event. It is a carefully curated room of 50 entrepreneurs who are building at the highest level — and who hold each other accountable to stay there.
CURATED MEMBERSHIP
Every member is hand-selected by Matt. No passengers. No lurkers. No “aspiring” entrepreneurs. Everyone in the room has built something real, and everyone is pushing to build something bigger.
DEAL FLOW
Members share deal flow, investment opportunities, and partnership proposals before they hit the market. The Inner Circle is where deals get done before anyone else even knows they exist.
RADICAL HONESTY
The No Bollocks principle applies here more than anywhere. Members challenge each other. I challenge everyone. If your strategy is flawed, you'll hear about it — and you'll be better for it.
“You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. Choose your room carefully.”
— Matt Haycox
Membership includes
WHAT’S INSIDE
THE INNER CIRCLE.
Bi-Weekly Mastermind Calls
2×/MONTHTwo group calls per month, hosted by me. Each call features a hot-seat session where one member presents their biggest challenge, and the room works together to solve it. Plus open Q&A.
Quarterly In-Person Events
4×/YEARFour exclusive in-person events per year across global locations. Private dinners, strategy sessions, and networking with the full Inner Circle. These events are where the real magic happens.
Private Deal Flow Channel
ALWAYS ONA members-only channel where investment opportunities, partnership proposals, and business acquisitions are shared before they go public. First-mover advantage on every deal.
Private Community
ALWAYS ONA members-only group (not Facebook — a proper, private platform) for daily conversation, advice, introductions, and support. Think of it as your personal board of advisors, available 24/7.
Direct Access to Matt
MONTHLYMonthly group office hours with me, plus priority access to Matt Haycox Direct at a discounted rate. Inner Circle members get first dibs on my time and attention.
Guest Expert Sessions
MONTHLYMonthly sessions with world-class operators, investors, and specialists. Previous guests include fund managers, M&A advisors, tax strategists, and founders who've exited for 8 & 9 figures.
Accountability System
QUARTERLYQuarterly goal-setting and review sessions. You declare your targets to the room, and the room holds you to them. No hiding. No excuses. No bollocks.
The members
WHO’S IN
THE ROOM.
We don’t publish a member list — privacy is paramount. But here’s a snapshot of the types of people you’ll be sitting alongside.
SaaS Founders
£2M–£20M ARR
8 members
Property Developers
£5M–£50M portfolio
6 members
E-Commerce Operators
£3M–£30M revenue
7 members
Fund Managers
£10M–£100M AUM
5 members
Agency Owners
£1M–£10M revenue
6 members
FinTech Founders
Series A–C
4 members
Hospitality Groups
5–50 locations
3 members
Professional Services
£2M–£15M revenue
4 members
Angel Investors
10–50 portfolio companies
4 members
Serial Acquirers
3–15 acquisitions
3 members
Average member revenue: £8.2M. Average time in business: 9 years. Average age: 38. Geographic split: 60% UK, 25% Dubai/Middle East, 15% International.
Member stories
WHAT MEMBERS
SAY.
“I joined the Inner Circle as a £3M revenue agency owner. Within 18 months, I'd acquired two competitors (both deals sourced through the group), restructured my pricing, and hit £9M. The room changed my trajectory.”
Mark S.
Digital Agency, London
“The bi-weekly calls alone are worth the membership. Having Matt and 49 other serious operators dissect your biggest challenge is like having a board of directors on demand. I've never had better advice.”
Fatima A.
E-Commerce, Dubai
“I was sceptical about another mastermind. I'd been in three before and they were all the same — lots of talking, no action. The Inner Circle is different. The accountability system means people actually do what they say.”
Chris B.
SaaS Founder, Manchester
“The deal flow channel is extraordinary. I've invested in two companies I found through the group, and both are performing. These are opportunities I would never have seen on my own.”
Raj P.
Angel Investor, London
“The overseas retreat was a turning point for me. Three days with Matt and 15 other members, completely offline, working on our businesses. I came back with a completely new strategy that doubled my margins.”
Sophie T.
Hospitality Group, Brighton
“Matt doesn't let you hide. In the hot-seat session, he asked me the question I'd been avoiding for two years. It was uncomfortable. It was exactly what I needed. That's the value of radical honesty.”
Daniel O.
Property Developer, Birmingham
The rhythm
YOUR YEAR IN
THE INNER CIRCLE.
Mastermind Call
Hot-seat session + open Q&A with me. 60 minutes.
Guest Expert Session
World-class specialist on a specific topic. 90 minutes.
Deal Flow Review
I present curated investment and partnership opportunities.
Strategy Summit
Full-day strategy session + private dinner. Goal-setting for the year.
Deal-Making Retreat
Two-day retreat focused on deal flow, partnerships, and expansion.
Overseas Retreat
Immersive multi-day retreat in a luxury location. Deep strategy work.
Annual Summit (VIP)
VIP access to Matt's flagship event + exclusive Inner Circle dinner.
Accountability Review
Declare your targets. Report your results. No hiding.
Membership
TWO WAYS
TO JOIN.
Annual Membership
Save £11,000 vs monthly
Monthly Membership
6-month minimum commitment
The ROI question. If one introduction, one deal, or one strategic insight from the room generates £50K+ in value — and our members report that happening within the first quarter — the membership pays for itself many times over. The question isn’t whether you can afford it. It’s whether you can afford not to be in the room.
How to join
THE APPLICATION
PROCESS.
The Inner Circle is limited to 50 members. We accept new members only when a space opens up. Here’s how to apply.
Submit Your Application
Complete the application form. Tell us about your business, your revenue, your goals, and why you want to join. We need to understand what you'll bring to the room as much as what you'll take from it.
Interview with Matt
If your application passes the initial review, you'll have a 20-minute video call with me. This is a two-way conversation — I need to assess fit, and you need to decide if this is your room.
Member Vote
Existing members have a say in who joins. I present shortlisted candidates (anonymised) and the group votes. This ensures the room stays curated and every new member adds value.
Welcome & Onboarding
If accepted, you'll receive your welcome pack, community access, and your first mastermind call within the week.
Questions
FREQUENTLY
ASKED.
What's the minimum revenue requirement?
There's no hard minimum, but most members are generating £1M+ in annual revenue. More important than revenue is ambition, integrity, and what you can contribute to the room. We've accepted pre-revenue founders with extraordinary track records, and we've declined 8-figure operators who weren't a cultural fit.
How much time does it require?
The bi-weekly calls are 60 minutes each. In-person events are 1-2 days per quarter. The community is always-on but asynchronous — engage as much or as little as you want. Most members spend 3-4 hours per month on Inner Circle activities.
Can I join if I'm not UK-based?
Absolutely. We have members across the UK, Dubai, Europe, and beyond. The virtual calls accommodate multiple time zones, and the in-person events rotate between global locations.
What's the difference between this and Matt Haycox Direct?
Matt Haycox Direct is private, one-on-one advisory with Matt. The Inner Circle is a group mastermind with peer networking, deal flow, and community. Many members do both — Direct for personal strategy, Inner Circle for the room.
What if I'm not accepted?
If you're not accepted, we'll tell you why and what would need to change. Many current members applied twice before being accepted. We also maintain a waitlist for when spaces open up.
Is there a trial period?
No. The 6-month minimum commitment exists because it takes at least that long to fully integrate into the room, build relationships, and see the compounding value. If after 6 months you don't feel the value is extraordinary, you can leave.
What happens at the in-person events?
Each event has a different focus. Q1 London is strategy and goal-setting. Q2 Dubai is deal-making and expansion. Q3 is an overseas retreat for deep work and transformation. Q4 London is our annual summit. All events include private dinners, facilitated sessions, and unstructured networking time.
Ready?
THE ROOM IS
WAITING.
50 seats. 50 operators. One room that changes everything. The only question is whether you’re ready to be in it.
50 members maximum · Application + interview required · 6-month minimum
