Gymshark
Gymshark is a British athletic apparel retailer founded in 2012 by Ben Francis and Lewis Morgan. Starting from a garage in Birmingham, the company has grown into a billion-dollar brand with over 900 employees and customers in more than 230 countries. Initially focused on drop shipping bodybuilding supplements, Gymshark quickly shifted to designing and manufacturing its own performance-driven fitness clothing. The brand's apparel is known for its stylish and functional designs, catering to athletes and fitness enthusiasts. Gymshark emphasizes community engagement, fostering a global fitness community through inspirational content and a strong social media presence. With over 10 million community members and a social media following exceeding 18 million, Gymshark encourages individuals to achieve their personal best through shared motivation. The company operates primarily through direct-to-consumer online sales and has a flagship retail store on Regent Street, London.
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Gymshark went from 109 employees in Jul 2023 to 149 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 13 people joined, 12 left.
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- Aug 2020 · Private Equity · $300M · General Atlantic
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How many employees does Gymshark have?
Gymshark has about 149 employees, unchanged over the 3 months to Jun 2025.
What is Gymshark's revenue per employee?
Gymshark makes about $5.46M in revenue per employee, based on $814M annual revenue and 149 employees.
How much funding has Gymshark raised?
Gymshark has raised $300M in total funding; its latest round was Private Equity in Aug 2020.
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