Brand profile · Germany
gymshark Revenue, search volume and competitors 2026
InternationalUK fitness wear giant, highly sought after in Germany (246,000 searches/month).
Fact sheet
- Founded
- 2012
- Founders
- Ben Francis, Lewis Morgan
- Headquarters
- Solihull, Großbritannien
- Company
- Gymshark Ltd
- Employees
- über 900
- Die Höhle der Löwen (German TV show)
- Did not appear
- Funding
- Venture capital backed
- Investors
- General Atlantic
- Funding rounds
- 2020: Minderheitsbeteiligung (ca. 21 Prozent), Bewertung über 1 Mrd. £, 200 bis 275 million £ (Quellen abweichend)
Background and milestones
Ben Francis started as a student at home with a sewing machine and screen printing and founded the brand in 2012 with Lewis Morgan. Sales first ran online, supported by fitness influencers and trade show appearances.
- 2012
Founded by Ben Francis and Lewis Morgan in the UK.
- 2013
Own production of fitness apparel; stock sold out at BodyPower.
- 2016
Lewis Morgan exits and retains 20 percent of the shares.
- 2020
General Atlantic acquires about 21 percent at a valuation above GBP 1 billion.
- 2022
First permanent store on Regent Street, London.
- 2025
Revenue of GBP 646 million according to Wikipedia.
SWOT analysis of gymshark
Editorial assessment based on the sources listed and the radar data.
Strengths
- Strong brand with about 246,000 brand searches per month in Germany.
- Revenue of GBP 646 million according to Wikipedia (2025), founder still holds the majority according to Forbes.
- Direct sales with its own German shop.
Weaknesses
- High dependence on online business and influencer marketing.
Opportunities
- Expanding physical stores, for example Regent Street in 2022 and Trafford Centre.
- Further growth in markets outside the UK.
Threats
- Strong competition from established sports brands and new D2C brands such as TEVEO.
- Valuation and shareholder structure following General Atlantic's entry.
What is behind the demand?
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Sources
- Companies House via FashionUnited
- Retail Gazette
- Wikipedia: Gymshark
- Wikipedia: Ben Francis
- Forbes: Ben Francis
Frequently asked questions about gymshark
How much revenue does gymshark make?
gymshark generated around 646 million £ in revenue in GJ2025 (documented in annual reports or registers). The full revenue history and a model estimate of organic revenue (brand vs. non-brand) are in the brand profile after login.
Who founded gymshark?
gymshark was founded in 2012 by Ben Francis and Lewis Morgan. The company is based in Solihull, Großbritannien.
Was gymshark on Die Höhle der Löwen?
No, gymshark did not appear on the German TV show Die Höhle der Löwen.
Is gymshark backed by venture capital?
Yes, gymshark is backed by venture capital. Investors include General Atlantic. Known funding rounds: 2020: Minderheitsbeteiligung (ca. 21 Prozent), Bewertung über 1 Mrd. £, 200 bis 275 million £ (Quellen abweichend).
How much does gymshark spend on marketing?
gymshark does not publish its ad budgets. What can be measured is how much demand the brand creates: brand searches show whether social media, ads and word of mouth are working. The higher that share, the less gymshark has to pay for each visit.
How much revenue does gymshark make through Google?
The model estimate combines brand searches and organic traffic of gymshark with the niche's purchase intent, conversion rate and basket size. It separates brand revenue (people who already know gymshark) from non-brand revenue (new customers via SEO). The figures are in the brand profile after login.
What would the organic traffic of gymshark be worth as a Google Ads budget?
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