Gymshark valued at £1bn as US private equity firm buys stake
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News business : Gymshark founder Ben Francis has seen his fast-expanding company valued at over £1 billion following the sale of a 21% stake in the firm to US-based private equity group General Atlantic. (#1236895)
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Gymshark's 29-year-old founder in line for £700m under plan to float
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The boardroom drama behind Gymshark, one of the UK's fastest-growing companies
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Gymshark valued at £1bn as US investment firm bids for 20pc stake
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Gymshark valued over £1billion as private equity firm takes 21% stake
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Gymshark valued at £1bn as US investment firm bids for 20pc stake
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Gymshark surpasses £1bn valuation with fresh investment, News
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The boardroom drama behind Gymshark, one of the UK's fastest-growing companies