BetterUp Cuts Ties with Prince Harry, Withdraws All Funding from Invictus Games

BetterUp Cuts Ties with Prince Harry, Withdraws All Funding from Invictus Games

Imagine a soldier, once standing strong on the front lines, now facing the realities of injury and emotional scars. Prince Harry founded the Invictus Games to help these brave men and women find strength and camaraderie through sports. But today, the Games are at a crossroads, grappling with financial struggles and doubts about their direction. Has the Invictus Games lost its way, or is this just a challenging time?
The Invictus Games began with a vision to honor and empower wounded veterans. The inaugural event in 2014 was a massive success, showcasing the power of human spirit as athletes who faced tremendous challenges on the battlefield competed on an international stage. But with success comes difficulty.

A closer look at the numbers shows some troubling trends. In 2018, the Games brought in £998,199 in revenue, while by 2023, that number had grown to £2.72 million. However, expenses have risen even faster, leaving little net income. Why are expenses growing more quickly than revenue, and how much of the funding actually reaches veterans?