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Background
Rishi Sunak entered politics after a career in finance. He worked at Goldman Sachs, then in hedge funds (including TCI), and co-founded Theleme Partners.
Akshata Murty is the daughter of Indian billionaire tech entrepreneur Narayana Murthy, co-founder of Infosys. She studied business, worked in marketing/finance, and then pursued entrepreneurial and investment interests.
Together, they have been among the wealthiest people to occupy Downing Street. Much of their wealth comes through Murty’s stake in Infosys, her other business investments, and their property portfolio.
Business Ventures & Financial Interests
Over the years, both individually and jointly, Sunak and Murty have been involved in a variety of business and investment ventures. Key ones include:
• Catamaran Ventures UK: Founded around 2013. The firm has invested in various UK startups and growth companies. Sunak stepped down as a director in 2015 (when he became an MP), and Murty held/holds most of the stake.
• A number of direct shareholdings for Akshata Murty: She has or had stakes in companies like New & Lingwood (traditional gentlemen’s outfitters), Digme Fitness, Jamie’s Italian / Jamie’s Pizzeria / Wendy’s in India, Koru Kids, among others.
• Her fashion venture, Akshata Designs: Set up after working in marketing/finance, aimed at sustaining female artisans/craftspeople especially in rural India. It eventually collapsed within some years.
• Non-domicile tax status: She held a non-domicile tax status in the UK for some time, giving certain tax advantages. That status drew public criticism, especially given her wealth and stakes abroad. Eventually she relinquished that status in order to avoid political backlash.
• The Future Fund (a UK government fund set up during the COVID-19 pandemic) has been criticised partly because some of its investments or loans went to firms linked to Murty (directly or via Catamaran or other vehicles). There have been concerns about conflict of interest or lack of transparency.
• More recently, Catamaran Ventures was being wound down.
After Life as Prime Minister — What’s Known & Possible Moves
Since stepping down (or losing the role of PM), or more precisely after leaving leadership of the Conservative Party / after the election defeat, several moves have been reported, suggesting what Sunak might do going forward. Some are confirmed, some are expectations.
Confirmed moves
• Senior Adviser role at Goldman Sachs: After leaving the front bench / leadership, Sunak has taken a role as a senior adviser at Goldman Sachs, advising on macroeconomic and geopolitical issues.
• Academic positions: He has taken up posts at Oxford and Stanford Universities. These often are speaking, teaching, or advisory in nature.
• Staying on as MP: He continues to represent Richmond and Northallerton in Parliament, so has that platform and responsibilities.
Possible / likely directions
• Re-engagement in private sector / finance: His background makes this quite feasible. The Goldman Sachs role signals that Sunak is open to re-engaging with high finance.
• Leveraging networks: Given Murty’s family background and Catamaran’s past investments (even if winding down), the couple have wide connections in both the UK and India and in tech and venture capital. That could lead to board roles, investment advisory work, or mentorship of startups.
• Philanthropy / education: Often people in his position also increase involvement with charitable causes, education (especially since Murty has been involved already in efforts that support artisans, etc.), or policy consulting.
• Media / speaking: Former prime ministers often do speaking engagements, think tank work, or write books / memoirs. It’s plausible Sunak may do likewise.
Challenges & Criticisms
Any post-premiership business / public role will not happen in a vacuum. The couple already faced:
• Questions over conflicts of interest: Particularly the overlap of public policy initiatives (e.g. the Future Fund) and murty-linked businesses.
• Scrutiny over wealth, tax status, foreign income: The non-domicile issue, her stake in Infosys, overseas income, etc., which are politically sensitive in the UK.
• Public expectations about transparency, integrity, especially for someone coming from a position of high public office. Any move into private sector roles is carefully watched.
What We Don’t Yet Know
• Exactly which business ventures will survive or be revived by either of them post-premiership. With Catamaran being wound down, that suggests a pivot in investment strategy.
• How active Murty will be in direct business roles vs more passive investment roles.
• Whether Sunak will try to re-enter high politics (for example, attempt to become party leader again or run for another major public role), or focus on private/public sector/academic hybrid initiatives.
• The full extent of their future income sources, including speaking fees, book deals, board positions, etc.
Conclusion
Rishi Sunak and Akshata Murty combine political experience, financial expertise, and substantial wealth. As Sunak has stepped down from the role of Prime Minister (and of party leader), he seems to be turning more toward advisory, academic, and private sector roles — starting with Goldman Sachs and academic posts. Murty’s investment background, stake in Infosys, and past ventures provide both opportunities and constraints in the eyes of public scrutiny.
Going forward, their success will likely depend on navigating transparency, avoiding conflicts of interest, and managing public perceptions, as well as choosing business engagements that align with their expertise and values (or what the public believes their values to be).
Attached is a news article regarding rishi sunak and akshata murty on there maths mission
https://www.rishisunak.com/news/rishi-and-akshata-unveil-richmond-project-tackle-numeracy-problems
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