The Sunday Times reveals its highly anticipated list of the fastest-growing private companies in the UK in 2025, with the Activewear tag dfyne Ranked the highest after reaching an extraordinary growth of 517% per year.
The company was founded by Glasgow entrepreneur Oscar Ryndziewicz, which earned £66.8 million this year and started a credit card loan from his then-girlfriend, now wife Eilidh.
The list highlights entrepreneurs and small companies that resist economic uncertainty with bold ideas, proficiency in digitalization and a strong sense of mission. There are 100 companies in total Sales volume of £2.8 billion Over the past three years, 10,500 jobsand plan to hire 5,300 more people In the coming year.
In high flight is Nara’s childrena skin care brand founded by rapper Krept, inspired by his daughter, HawkstoneJeremy Clarkson’s Brewery’s sales tripled to more than £21m. Clarkson’s Farm.
The diversity of the industry is astonishing – spanning fashion, health and wellness, technical consulting, food delivery and consumer goods – but there are always common traits: innovation, resilience, and willingness to take risks. “If you don’t try, you will never be lucky.
Female entrepreneurs stand out among the top 100 28 enterprises are led or co-founded by women. These include The strange musea fashion brand started with the lockdown of Aimee Smale, and Purdy & Figgan eco-cleaning brand created by NHS nurses and gardeners.
There is also a clear geographical shift. This year’s list includes 10 companies in Scotland and Walesup from zero last year, while London’s representative fell slightly to 36 companies. The Northwest (home of 18 companies) has become a growth powerhouse.
The youngest entrepreneurs on the list include Eat on low heat Brother Simmy and Jhai Dhillon, who set up £36 million in food delivery from the university kitchen starting from £10 in the school friends behind MonterexIt is a clothing brand in Liverpool with revenue of nearly £77 million.
at the same time, Two circlesData-driven sports marketing agencies make history the only company to appear on the list for the fourth consecutive year.
Top 10 fastest growing companies in the UK – Sunday Times 100, 2025
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dfyne – ▲Growth of 517%
ActiveWear Brand, founded by Oscar Ryndziewicz, has sales of £66.8 million.
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therapy – ▲434%
Lestat McCree and Max Clarke founded by health products; sales of £40 million.
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Purdy & Figg – ▲325%
Natural cleaning products from NHS nurse Purdy Rubin and gardener Charlotte Figg.
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The strange muse – ▲268%
Luxury fashion labels start during lockdown; £25 million in sales.
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Eat on low heat – ▲205%
A meal subscription business co-founded by brothers Simmy and Jhai Dhillon.
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pace – ▲197%
IT Consulting and Innovation is led by former Royal Ocean Tim Bretman.
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Kabo – ▲192%
The Menswear brand is founded by two non-league footballers from Accrington.
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From the ground up solution – ▲187%
A technology consulting firm founded by Welsh entrepreneurs Mark Sweeny and Tim Warner.
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D Louise – ▲183%
The jewelry brand commemorates the establishment of Deborah Louise; sales are £6.6 million.
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Nara’s children – ▲175%
A children’s natural skin care brand founded by rapper Krept, inspired by his daughter.
The list provides an optimistic snapshot of British entrepreneurialism at a time when many large employers slow down hiring. Despite increased tax revenue and ongoing economic headwinds, these businesses show that the UK’s SME industry remains an important engine of growth and innovation.
