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The Independent
11 hours ago
- Business
- The Independent
Health and wellness firms dominate list of the fastest-growing in Britain
Health and fitness brands are among Britain's fastest-growing companies as entrepreneurs across the country tap into blossoming lifestyle trends, new rankings show. Research for the annual Sunday Times 100 found that Glasgow-based activewear brand DFYNE took the top spot this year. The business, which sells gym attire for men and women, enjoyed a more than 500% increase in sales on average over the past three years. It made nearly £67 million in sales in the year to May. In the number two spot is Healf, a London-based retailer selling health products from vitamins and minerals to fitness watches and sleep masks. The company's sales increased more than fivefold on average over the past three years, with it making £40 million in the latest year, the research found. Other firms included in the top 20 that have tapped into the burgeoning demand for wellness include Ancient + Brave, a brand selling collagen and dietary supplements, and Rheal, a Sunderland-based superfoods retailer. Sportswear brand Montirex and health-focused meal delivery firm Simmer Eats also clinched a spot in the annual list. The Sunday Times 100, a network of reporters from across the Times newspapers, compiled the fourth annual list by examining sales growth figures across private companies – excluding those selling their own technology, which feature in a separate table. Elsewhere, Nala's Baby, which sells skincare and haircare products for children and babies, was number 10 in the rankings having enjoyed sales growth of 175% over the past three years. The brand was founded by Casyo Johnson – otherwise known as Krept, one half of UK rap duo Krept & Konan – with co-parent Sasha Ellese in 2022. The research also found that, of the 100 companies featured in the rankings, more than a third (36) are based in London, with the rest spread throughout the country. There were 28 businesses included this year that have female founders or co-founders, including fashion brand Odd Muse, in fourth place, and jewellery business in ninth. About half of the companies on the list trade internationally, according to the research.
Entrepreneur
13-06-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Entrepreneur UK's London 100: CCV
Industry: FinTech CCV earned its place on the Entrepreneur UK London100 list because it is a venture dedicated to creating purpose-led consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands that make a real difference. Partnering with influential creators who want to build brands that improve lives and drive meaningful change, the company blends cultural influence with business expertise, turning ideas into scalable, impactful companies. At CCV, they co-create brands with purpose-driven entrepreneurs, offering: Capital investment to fuel innovation and scale. Product development to bring high-quality, impactful goods to market. Retail and distribution expertise to position brands for success. Strategic brand building to craft stories that connect deeply with consumers. Operational support to ensure businesses grow and sustain their success. Every brand CCV creates, solves real-world problems and enhances people's lives. Their growing portfolio includes: Nala's Baby: An award-winning baby care brand co-founded with UK rapper Krept (Casyo Johnson) and Sasha Ellese Gilbert. Nala's Baby is re-defining baby care with natural, dermatologically tested products that cater to all skin types, championing inclusivity, safety, and quality for parents seeking the best for their children. SYPS: Developed with multi-platinum artist Aitch, SYPS is a next-generation sparkling water brand offering a refreshing, zero-calorie, zero-sugar alternative. It encourages healthier lifestyles while maintaining great taste and appeal. "CCV was born after I lost my brother in 2020," says co-founder David Olusegun. "That moment changed everything. I sold my business just before my brother passed and chasing money alone no longer fulfilled me. I felt a deep urge to build something that could make a real, positive impact on the world. Around that time, I was speaking to a friend who couldn't stop raving about Fenty. She told me it was the first brand that made her feel truly seen. That conversation hit me hard. It made me realise how powerful products can be in shaping people's lives, in making them feel worthy, empowered, and included." We've all experienced a product that's changed our life in some way. And with the relationships Olusegun had with talent, he thought, what better way to build something meaningful than to co-create brands that not only reflect the values of the celebrity, but also leave a lasting, positive impact on communities around the world?
