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The FEBE Growth 100 has been revealed for 2026.

The ranking of the UK’s fastest-growing founder-led businesses is now in its fifth year.

FEBE – For Entrepreneurs, By Entrepreneurs – shines a spotlight on the founders driving innovation, creating jobs and building remarkable businesses.

The 2026 FEBE Growth 100 features companies from every corner of the country, reflecting the breadth and strength of Britain’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Together, the businesses featured on this year’s lists employ 8,000 people and generated just shy of £3 billion in turnover, which demonstrates the impact founder-led companies have on growth and prosperity. 

This year 40% of the founders included are female – highlighting the growing influence of female entrepreneurship in Britain’s business landscape. 

FEBE measures growth using robust metrics and rigorous research, including two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR), revenue performance, and founder involvement. All qualifying companies are UK-registered, privately owned, independent and have generated annual revenues between £3 million and £200 million with an operating profit in their latest financial year. 

Alongside the Growth 100, FEBE has released the ‘Watch List’ – a hand-picked collection of exciting businesses that are on impressive trajectories.

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Charlotte Quince & John Maffioli, founders of FEBE, said: “The FEBE Growth 100 isn’t just a leaderboard – it’s a celebration of the founders and their teams who are pushing boundaries, taking risks, and building brilliant businesses.

“At FEBE, we spend our time with founders who are creating, building and growing against the odds. The businesses featured in this year’s Growth 100 aren’t simply growing quickly — they’re building products people want, creating jobs, opening new markets and disrupting the industries they operate in. 

“We’re so proud of every founder and their team on this year’s list. Growth doesn’t happen by accident. Behind every company recognised here is a founder who had the conviction to back an idea, the resilience to navigate setbacks and the determination to keep building.”

For the full list – including growth rate, sales, team size and profiles – as well as methodology, visit: www.febe.com

RankCompanyActivityHQ Location
1Lucky EggParty games brandLondon
2MamedicaMedical cannabis clinicLondon
3Mother RootAlcohol free drinks brandLondon
4PerfectTedMatcha products brandLondon
5Corecom Tech AcademyTechnology training servicesLeeds
6Simmer EatsMeal delivery serviceHertfordshire
7Free SoulFemale-focused nutrition brandBuckinghamshire
8City GreyConstruction contractorHertfordshire
9MyoMasterSports equipment manufacturerSurrey
10BlighterRadar manufacturerCambridgeshire
11VidrateHydration brandYorkshire
12Tonic HealthVitamin brandLondon
13TrueStart CoffeeCoffee brandBristol
14OneDomeProperty platformLondon
15The Cornish Seaweed Bath CoSkin & haircare brandCornwall
16Pott’dCraft brandLondon
17HawkstoneBreweryGloucestershire
18Sweet Bee OrganicsWellness brandSomerset
19Companion GroupGame studioKent
20The Pure Gold CompanyGold dealerLondon
21K9 JETSPet private jet serviceBirmingham
22Ancient + BraveWellness supplement brandSussex
23Intuitive Infrastructure SolutionsIT infrastructure servicesChesterfield
24Cou CouLingerie brandLondon
25Bold Bean CoBean brandLondon
26St. Ewe Free Range EggsEgg producerCornwall
27PhizzHydration brandLondon
28LoveyBusiness lender & brokerBirmingham
2947 SkinSkincare brandYork
30The Packaging ClubE-commerce packaging manufacturerBedfordshire
31The Salad ProjectRestaurant operatorLondon
32AKP GroupPotato farmersLincolnshire
33NCM AuctionsAuctioneering servicesDoncaster
34REHABHaircare brandLondon
35MoneyboxWealth management platformLondon
36Flake BakeJamaican patty manufacturerLondon
37TRIPDrinks & supplements brandLondon
38AVA ElectricalElectrical installation servicesBrighton
39RaptorMarketing agencyLondon
40Serious PigSavoury snack brandSlough
41TentBoxCamping equipmentSouthampton
42Just Bee HoneyHoney manufacturerManchester
43Purdy & FiggNatural cleaning brandHertfordshire
44FuelHubMeal delivery serviceCheshire
45PhixOnline fashion brandManchester
46AdanolaOnline fashion brandManchester
47Portman Finance GroupCommercial finance brokerNorthampton
48Godfrey CareCare homes operatorDerby
49Sandwich SandwichRestaurant operatorBristol
50Squarcle ConsultingProcurement & supply chain consultancyBristol
51ZookiHealth & beauty supplements brandLancashire
52Humble CrumbleDessert retailerLondon
53DynismaAutomotive simulator developerBristol
54Wide Fit ShoesOnline footwear retailerLondon
55Christopher WardPremium watch retailerMaidenhead
56SCENDE-commerce fulfilment providerDerbyshire
57Bio&MeGut food health producerChester
58Panache CruisesTravel agencyLancashire
59SushiDogRestaurant operatorLondon
60501 FunInteractive games developerKent
61Insightful TechnologyRisk management softwareLondon
62Hunter & GatherFood & supplements brandLondon
63PayItMonthlyPayment servicesCheltenham
64COAT PaintsPaint brandLondon
65FastwarmUnderfloor heating retailerEssex
66VubaResin manufacturerHull
67ROKADesign & build contractorLondon
68Addison RossOnline homeware retailerNorthumberland
69Interpolitan MoneyOnline alternative banking platformLondon
70Prep KitchenMeal delivery serviceKent
71Mega EventsEntertainment events operatorLondon
72Think HireEnergy-as-a-service providerGreater Manchester
73Bed KingdomOnline bed retailerWakefield
74Harry Brompton’sIced tea brandLondon
75MyFirstCar insurance brokerSurrey
76Loom LoftFurniture retailerLancashire
77ScrumblesPet food supplierLondon
78Six StoriesOccasion wear retailerManchester
79FriveMeal delivery serviceLondon
80Sleek EventsEvents agencyLondon
81ITHQIT servicesWest Sussex
82StrathberryLeather goods designerEdinburgh
83Revive CollagenCollagen supplement brandLondon
84Must Have IdeasHousehold products retailerKent
85PACK’DOrganic frozen fruit & veg brandPoole
86AYBL GroupSportswear & fashion brandsRedditch
87Avon Material SuppliesWaste management servicesDorset
88Creation GroupEvents management agencyLondon
89LITELOKBike & motorcycle locks makerSwansea
90HeidiSki travel agencyBristol
91Angus & OinkCondiment & seasoning brandAberdeen
92=AlcoveCare technology servicesEssex
92=Pip & NutNut based snack brandLondon
94Nobody’s ChildWomenswear retailerLondon
95D.LOUISEWaterproof jewellery brandLondon
96One Utility BillUtility bills management serviceNewcastle
97MinimlNatural cleaning brandYorkshire
98=PassengerOutdoor clothing brandNew Forest
98=Titan PackagingPackaging distributorLeicestershire
100UpCircle BeautyBeauty brandLondon

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