From Public Housing to Millionaire Entrepreneur: The Story of Timothy Armoo

Timothy Armoo, a 29-year-old millionaire, transformed his life from growing up in one of London’s poorest neighborhoods to selling his influencer marketing firm, Fanbytes, for an eight-figure sum. Raised on a council estate in South London amidst gang conflicts, Armoo displayed entrepreneurial skills early on, starting a tutoring business at 14. After receiving a scholarship to a private boarding school, he gained exposure to wealth and developed a drive to succeed.

At 17, he sold his first business, an online blog, for £110,000. In 2017, he co-founded Fanbytes, which connected brands with influencers for marketing campaigns. The company grew rapidly, attracting clients like Nike and Amazon, and in 2022, Armoo and his co-founders sold Fanbytes to Brainlabs, making them multi-millionaires. Armoo’s story demonstrates the power of entrepreneurship to create opportunities, regardless of background, and challenges perceptions of race in the business world.