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UpCircle Beauty
UpCircle was founded with a view to create skincare and haircare from ingredients that would otherwise go to waste. Circularity – reusing, repurposing and reinventing – is at the heart of everything they do. As well as being vegan, natural and cruelty-free, they formulate their product with upcycled ingredients, from coffee grounds and chai spices, to fruit stones, pulp and peels, to flower petals and stems. They have built a brand now sold in more than 60 countries, with one best-selling product purchased every 21 seconds.
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Titan Packaging
Founded in 2021 by Louie Peniket and Anna Punch, Titan Packaging was built on their combined decades of expertise in packaging, supply chains and customer service. Titan partner with businesses across the UK, to deliver packaging solutions. They focus on sustainability, efficiencies and customer experience, and work with clients to help balance cost and performance. Today the company works with brands including Pets at Home, Urban Outfitters, B&M, Emma Bridgewater and GSF Car Parts, and achieved sales of £16m in 2026.
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Passenger
Founded in 2012 by Richard and Alexa Sutcliffe while travelling in Canada, Passenger’s aim is to ‘inspire meaningful escapism’ by offering outdoor clothing that is responsibly made, durable and versatile. Richard, a former electrician and Alexa, a graphic designer, launched Passenger with a focus on sustainability. Today, over 74% of its products are made with recycled and organic fabrics, and they have protected over 177m sqm of rainforest by donating to the Rainforest Trust. The company plants a tree for every order through Trees for the Future, which supports farmers in sub-Saharan Africa, planting over 3m trees to date. This is Passenger’s fifth appearance in the FEBE Growth 100, with sales reaching £64m in 2025, up from £32.5m in 2023.
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Miniml
Founded in 2020 by Scott and Emma Rudd, Miniml is a Yorkshire-based manufacturer of natural household and beauty products. All the company’s products are dermatologically tested for sensitive skin and use their own signature fragrances developed in-house. Miniml sell direct-to-consumer via their website, with a growing subscription base, as well as in UK based retailers and refill stations.
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One Utility Bill
One Utility Bill aims to simplify household bill management by combining utilities into one fixed monthly payment. Inspired by founder and chief executive Chris Dawson’s own experiences in rented accommodation, the company launched in 2014 with co-founder Dale Knight to remove the stress of having to juggle multiple providers. Today, One Utility Bill supports a wide range of customers (including students, renters and homeowners) offering a way to manage energy, water, broadband and TV services. By consolidating all bills into one monthly payment, the platform’s aim is to make household budgeting more convenient. In 2026 their Newcastle based team grew to over 250.
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D.LOUISE
D.LOUISE was founded in 2021 by Olivia Jenkins, who named the brand in tribute to her late mother, Deborah Louise. Co-founded with serial entrepreneur Jack Zambakides and former professional cricketer Oliver Smithson, the South London-based company has quickly become known for its waterproof pieces crafted from stainless steel, that are designed to withstand daily wear without tarnishing. The brand has attracted a loyal following, amassing over 230k Instagram followers, and has received investment from Steve Hewitt, former chief executive of Gymshark, to help facilitate the brand’s international expansion. Olivia has focused on brand story-telling and a social media content to help grow the brand to £8.6m in 2025.