Gymshark, headquartered in United Kingdom, remains privately held in the fitness apparel / athleisure retail space. The latest valuation stands at $1.1B. Its shares do not trade on a public exchange.
One company valuation: $1.1B, dated Aug 2020.
General AtlanticLEADGymshark sells fitness apparel for men and women including workout vests, hoodies, t-shirts and leggings, mostly online, though it has opened stores on Regent Street in London and elsewhere in the UK. The company has grown into a multinational retailer with a presence in over 230 countries through its online platforms, reporting a global community of over 10 million customers and more than 18 million followers across social media.
Ben Francis and Lewis Morgan founded Gymshark in June 2012, and the company was initially operating from a garage, using basic equipment such as a sewing machine and screen printer to produce garments. It is now headquartered in Solihull, West Midlands, with an office in Denver, Colorado, and General Atlantic bought a 21% stake in 2020 that valued the company at £1.25 billion.
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The last valuation is $1.1B.
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