I wanted to focus more on my family after selling the startup for Rs 106 crore, says the founder after retiring at 28 years old

At just 29 years old, Nathanael Farrelly has already accomplished what many spend a lifetime chasing – financial freedom, a successful business exit, and more time with his growing family. Currently enjoying an early retirement, the father of three (soon to be four) has embraced a quieter lifestyle, turning his focus to angel investing. He now supports a friend’s specialty coffee venture as well as a fitness-focused mobile application, exploring new business opportunities from a more relaxed vantage point.

Farrelly’s journey into entrepreneurship began not long after he became a registered nurse at the age of 21. By 24, he had launched his own healthcare startup named Revitalize – a home infusion therapy company based in Florida. The business provided professional nurses who administered medical treatments like IV medications and antibiotics in the comfort of patients’ homes. When in-home care emerged as a crucial substitute for hospitals during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the concept saw a notable surge in popularity.

Within a short time, Revitalize began drawing attention from private equity firms. Farrelly told CNBC Make It that he was receiving acquisition offers “in the millions” early on. Despite the interest, he initially turned them down, believing the timing wasn’t right for an exit. He chose to wait until 2023, when he felt the company had reached a point where it could no longer scale efficiently without a larger infrastructure behind it. He also recognized that a bigger organization could better support the growing network of nurses working under Revitalize.

In the end, Farrelly sold the business for a hefty $12.5 million (about Rs 106 crore) to one of the biggest infusion suppliers in the US. After remaining with the firm for 18 months post-acquisition, he stepped away to take what he calls a “family sabbatical.” Now with an estimated net worth of around $14 million (about Rs 119 crore), Farrelly resides in Florida with his pregnant wife and three young children, embracing the joys of fatherhood while staying active in the entrepreneurial space through personal investments.