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==10 Fun Facts About Sir Alan Sugar==
* Sir Alan founded Amstrad (Alan Michael Sugar TRADing) at the age of 21.
* In 2000, Sir Alan Sugar was knighted for his services to business. He holds two honorary Doctorates of Science degrees, awarded by City University and Brunel University respectively.
* In 2011, Alan Sugar invested in skincare brand Tropic Skincare to the tune of £200,000, having backed founder Susie Ma, a competitor in his TV show "The Apprentice". In 2023, he sold his 50% stake in the company. He has not divulged the terms of the sale, but it’s thought to be his most successful investment from the programme. The company had pre-tax profits of £10.5 million in 2021.
* He is a philanthropist for a number of charities including Great Ormond Street Hospital, the Hackney Empire and Jewish Care. He has now been recruited to the government's Treasury Industry Team where he is an advisor to Gordon Brown on youth enterprise.
