Rank | Company | Location | Year end | Annual sales rise over 3 years | Latest sales £000s | Staff | Comment |
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1 | GreenTech DistributionMobile phone recycler and distributor | High Wycombe | Feb 15 | 248.40% | 48,936 | 20 | Is rolling out an in-store repairs service with Samsung and network operators |
2 | Honest BurgersBurger restaurant operator | Central London | Jan 15 | 205.67% | *6,900 | 252 | Founders financed their second restaurant in 2012 with a friends-and-family fundraiser |
3 | Talon OutdoorMedia agency | Central London | Dec 14 | 194.71% | 7,975 | 77 | Placed outdoor advertising for the latest James Bond movie |
4 | Heck! FoodGourmet sausage producer | North Yorkshire | Jul 15 | 158.82% | *5,674 | 30 | Named after a line in the 1983 movie Risky Business, starring Tom Cruise |
5 | Day WebsterHealthcare recruitment consultancy | Northeast London | Mar 15 | 155.62% | *63,696 | 144 | Has more than 12,000 temporary healthcare staff on its books |
6 | Carfinance247Vehicle finance provider | Manchester | Jun 15 | 148.50% | *9,747 | 176 | Receives on average 35,000 inquiries a month for car finance |
7 | Athena PTSElectrical engineering services | Cumbria | Jul 15 | 126.33% | *5,116 | 29 | Has won business from clients such as EDF, Eon and BAE Systems |
8 | G2 EnergyElectrical and civil engineer | Buckinghamshire | Mar 15 | 121.72% | 32,348 | 60 | Has connected almost 1GW of renewable energy to the National Grid since 2011 |
9 | PureGymGym operator | Leeds | Dec 14 | 121.19% | 68,631 | 229 | Olympic cyclist Sir Chris Hoy joined as an investor and adviser in June |
10 | The Car Finance CompanyVehicle finance provider | Portsmouth | Jun 15 | 119.43% | †*53,918 | 400 | Finances nearly 2,000 new customers every month |
11 | GtechDomestic appliance manufacturer | Worcestershire | Nov 14 | 117.45% | 48,347 | 65 | Has sold more than 22m domestic appliances in 19 countries |
12 | MissguidedOnline fashion retailer | Manchester | Mar 15 | 115.31% | *87,195 | 225 | Its website carries 8,000 styles and ships 280,000 items a week |
13 | ESM PowerElectrical engineer | Scunthorpe | Apr 15 | 113.23% | *9,357 | 28 | Has plans to expand overseas into continental Europe and the US |
14 | Bill’s RestaurantsRestaurant operator | Central London | Aug 15 | 107.98% | †*89,952 | 2,371 | Has recently opened restaurants in Trafford and Bishop's Stortford |
15 | Crystal Palace Football ClubFootball club | South London | Jun 14 | 107.18% | 90,401 | 142 | Has been promoted to the Premier League more times than any other football club |
16 | Mobile Phones DirectOnline mobile phone retailer | Berkshire | Mar 15 | 101.35% | 63,581 | 56 | Sells the latest mobile phone handsets from manufacturers such as Apple, Samsung, and Sony |
17 | Xercise4LessGym operator | Leeds | Jul 15 | 99.44% | *21,798 | 572 | Has 34 gyms and plans to have 100 in the UK and continental Europe by the end of 2017 |
18 | Lily’s KitchenPet food manufacturer | Northwest London | Mar 15 | 97.68% | *11,704 | 33 | Its wholesome pet treats include snack bars for dogs containing wheatgrass, spirulina and kale |
19 | AnescoEnergy efficiency consultancy | Reading | Mar 15 | 95.55% | 160,194 | 114 | Claims to have helped to take more than 275,000 people out of fuel poverty |
20 | New World Trading CompanyPub and restaurant operator | Cheshire | Mar 15 | 94.83% | *17,737 | 347 | Offers a record 151 rums at its Smugglers Cove branch in Liverpool |
21 | AlphaSightsBusiness information provider | Central London | Dec 14 | 94.32% | 31,550 | 193 | Conducts 1,500 projects every month across more than 100 countries |
22 | Enra GroupSpecialist loan provider | Borehamwood | Dec 14 | 90.73% | †16,203 | 52 | Acquired the bridging lender West One Loans last year |
23 | Iam-SoldProperty auction services provider | Newcastle upon Tyne | Oct 14 | 89.86% | *8,655 | 57 | Two graduates started the business with £10,000 borrowed from family and friends |
24 | LSE Retail GroupOnline lighting retailer | Manchester | Dec 14 | 88.70% | 10,252 | 51 | Develops more than 1,000 new lighting products every year |
25 | Lioncourt HomesHousebuilder and developer | Worcestershire | Mar 15 | 88.64% | 40,123 | 35 | Expects to sell about 200 homes next year |
26 | SupernutrientsSuperfood wholesaler | Bath | Mar 15 | 85.79% | *12,506 | 27 | Supplies organic superfoods such as Chia seeds and goji berries to Waitrose |
27 | Troy GroupFit-out contractor | Suffolk | Aug 15 | 84.08% | *14,744 | 13 | Has renovated more than 12,000 rooms for Travelodge since 2013 |
28 | MedicsProHealthcare recruitment consultancy | Essex | Aug 15 | 78.77% | *41,961 | 111 | Acquired a new agency in August focusing on supplying GPs and practice nurses nationwide |
29 | UK Power SolutionsUtility connection services provider | Gloucestershire | Sep 14 | 78.05% | †17,004 | 88 | Conducted overseas projects last year in the Caribbean, Middle East and Africa |
30 | Oak Furniture LandFurniture retailer | Swindon | Sep 14 | 77.81% | 191,516 | 880 | The founder designs most of the furniture himself |
31 | Tangle TeezerHair products supplier | South London | Mar 15 | 73.01% | 23,176 | 22 | 20 brushes are sold every minute in more than 70 countries |
32 | Andrew JamesKitchen appliance manufacturer | Durham | Jan 15 | 72.28% | †17,544 | 90 | Provided vacuum pack equipment to Sir Ranulph Fiennes on an Antarctic expedition |
33 | Butterfly TwistsFootwear designer | Central London | Mar 15 | 71.18% | *5,134 | 30 | Sells its footwear in more than 50 countries, including Japan, the Philippines and Mexico |
34 | LoafFurniture retailer | Central London | Mar 15 | 71.05% | 22,108 | 72 | Anew 8,000 sq ft Battersea Shack has an ice cream parlour and games room |
35 | BrewDogBrewery | Aberdeenshire | Dec 14 | 71.04% | 29,615 | 277 | Once brewed the world’s strongest beer, The End of History, at 55% ABV |
36 | Designer HabitatHomeware manufacturer | Manchester | Jun 15 | 70.84% | †*21,427 | 90 | Mark Januszewski started the business with a £120 loan from his brother |
37 | PJA DistributionMobile phone accessories distributor | Stockton-On-Tees | May 15 | 70.57% | *7,308 | 68 | Stocks gadgets such as selfie sticks alongside mobile phone accessories |
38 | Southampton Football ClubFootball club | Southampton | Jun 15 | 70.55% | 113,735 | 302 | Former Saint, Charles Miller, introduced football to Brazil in 1894 |
39 | BTL PropertyResidential construction contractor | Southwest London | Apr 15 | 70.47% | *7,551 | 22 | Employs former military officers to challenge the disorganised small-builder stereotype |
40 | Cult WinesWine merchant | Southwest London | Aug 15 | 69.54% | *17,232 | 16 | Has more than 1,600 clients in 55 countries worldwide |
41 | CTruk GroupOffshore wind services | Essex | Sep 14 | 68.75% | 31,704 | 134 | Secured £1m funding through the government’s Regional Growth Fund in February |
42 | Giggling SquidRestaurant operator | Guildford | Mar 15 | 68.44% | 7,655 | 300 | Secured a £6.4m investment from BGF last month |
43 | VentiaServiced office provider | Central London | Apr 15 | 68.25% | *9,282 | 42 | Opened 7,000 sq ft of office space in Wimbledon's Old Town hall in May |
44 | Engage PartnersRecruitment consultancy | Watford | Dec 14 | 67.03% | 28,107 | 102 | Matches teachers from around the world with more than 1,000 UK schools |
45 | Pure Made For YouHealthy food chain | Central London | Dec 14 | 65.17% | *7,766 | 160 | Has 20 bicycles to deliver its seasonal, healthy food across London |
46 | VardagsFamily law firm | Central London | Mar 15 | 62.65% | *6,506 | 48 | Founder Ayesha Vardag is known as "the diva of divorce" |
47 | NatooraFresh produce supplier | Southeast London | Dec 14 | 62.43% | *11,405 | 121 | Supplies more than 100 tons of fresh fruit and vegetables each week |
48 | MCCGLCCreative design agency | Central London | Sep 14 | 62.14% | 8,868 | 35 | Generates 97% of its sales abroad, including trade shows in Barcelona, Berlin and Las Vegas |
49 | Lion TrackhireTemporary roadway provider | Nottinghamshire | Mar 15 | 61.99% | *15,427 | 132 | Recently provided Irish National Ploughing Championships with 24km of roadway |
50 | InstantprintOnline printer | Rotherham | Apr 15 | 61.97% | 14,412 | 149 | Won a Guinness world record for the largest business card ever produced, at 3.41 sq m |
51 | Rise Technical RecruitmentRecruitment consultancy | Bristol | Jun 15 | 61.78% | *9,147 | 73 | Has 290,000 engineers on its database |
52 | Readie ConstructionConstruction contractor | Essex | Mar 15 | 61.56% | *51,569 | 41 | Is constructing 1.5m sq ft of warehousing across the Midlands and southeast England |
53 | Opus Recruitment SolutionsIT recruitment consultancy | Bristol | Dec 14 | 61.50% | *25,049 | 60 | Opened offices in Sydney last year and in Amsterdam and New York this year |
54 | Cruise.co.ukCruise travel agent | Worcestershire | Nov 14 | 60.51% | 30,075 | 140 | Encourages its travel consultants to develop their own following on social media |
55 | Spencer OgdenRecruitment consultancy | West London | Dec 14 | 60.23% | 76,794 | 388 | Has placed more than 10,000 candidates in energy jobs since founding |
56 | Pacific ProduceFruit and vegetable importer | Oxfordshire | Nov 14 | 59.98% | 30,986 | 10 | Distributes fruit and vegetables grown in Latin America to European customers |
57 | Your World Recruitment GroupHealthcare recruitment consultancy | Central London | Dec 14 | 59.13% | 66,820 | 120 | Provides 87% of the staff it sources to the NHS |
58 | Panther WarehousingLogistics services provider | Northampton | Dec 14 | 59.01% | 20,102 | 150 | Chairman Wilson Barrett started the business in his spare bedroom |
59 | CennoxATM maintenance services | Surrey | Dec 14 | 58.97% | †24,160 | 386 | Services cash machines in every American state except Hawaii |
60 | Liquid PersonnelRecruitment consultancy | Manchester | Mar 15 | 58.11% | 52,847 | 78 | Co-founder sold his car to raise the money to start the business |
61 | GenpowerPower equipment distributor | Pembrokeshire | Mar 15 | 58.04% | *5,500 | 42 | Expanded overseas to supply markets in Mozambique, Zambia and Botswana this year |
62 | Welch & TidyHousehold goods wholesaler | West London | Dec 14 | 58.01% | 26,877 | 48 | Featured in a challenge on BBC's The Apprentice in 2011 |
63 | 4mostCredit risk analytics consultancy | Central London | Sep 15 | 57.81% | *5,013 | 50 | Plans to launch overseas within the next 12 months |
64 | Energy Light BulbsLighting products supplier | West London | Mar 15 | 57.73% | *5,296 | 14 | Has sold about 15m energy-saving light bulbs since 2010 |
65 | GrenadeSports nutrition developer | Coventry | Aug 15 | 57.14% | *8,401 | 16 | Signs up record holders and endurance athletes to promote its sports nutrition products |
66 | Ed’s Easy DinerRestaurant operator | Central London | Sep 15 | 57.10% | *36,500 | 980 | Has plans to expand its chain to well over 100 diners across the UK |
67 | VegwareRecyclable packaging manufacturer | Edinburgh | Jan 15 | 56.61% | *9,830 | 41 | Its Food Waste Network matches UK businesses with local food waste recycling services |
68 | Pet BrandsPet accessory manufacturer | Wakefield | Jan 15 | 56.18% | *7,220 | 29 | Sells pet products — from dog shampoo to bird feeders — in 54 countries |
69 | TOM Vehicle RentalRental vehicle provider | North Lanarkshire | Mar 15 | 55.03% | 143,165 | 491 | Plans to expand its rental fleet to 15,000 vehicles by 2018 |
70 | Acrobat Carbon ServicesEnergy efficiency consultancy | Manchester | Dec 14 | 54.51% | 21,973 | 69 | Claims to have helped more than 2m homes to save energy |
71 | Prospero GroupRecruitment consultancy | Central London | Jun 15 | 54.21% | 16,850 | 77 | Runs school workshops with sports celebrities such as Gareth Thomas and Non Evans |
72 | Hallam MedicalMedical recruitment consultancy | Sheffield | Apr 15 | 54.04% | *20,352 | 54 | Supplies staff to more than 1,000 primary care centres throughout the UK |
73 | McGinley Human ResourcesRecruitment consultancy | Watford | Dec 14 | 52.49% | 50,536 | 63 | Provides more than 1,000 contract pilots in 40 European countries |
74 | Bear & Urban FruitFruit snack manufacturer | Central London | Oct 15 | 52.44% | *22,618 | 35 | Has provided 325m five-a-day portions to children in the UK |
75 | Miers Construction ProductsConstruction products supplier | Cambridgeshire | Sep 15 | 51.47% | *15,602 | 45 | Signed a UK distribution deal this year for a new waterstop system |
76 | Abra WholesaleConsumer products wholesaler | North London | Mar 15 | 50.55% | *49,576 | 68 | Opened a second warehouse in Luton in the summer, adding 50,000 sq ft of floor space |
77 | ChildrensalonChildrenswear retailer | Tunbridge Wells | Dec 14 | 50.41% | 28,215 | 124 | Stocks children’s clothes from 270 brands, including Dior, Gucci and Burberry |
78 | ACT TrainingTraining provider | Cardiff | Jul 14 | 50.39% | 28,977 | 305 | Employs a Head of Happiness to ensure staff enjoy their work |
79 | Golden CharterFuneral plan provider | Glasgow | Mar 15 | 49.55% | 37,810 | 384 | Works on behalf of more than 3,300 independent funeral directors throughout the UK |
80 | SCM WorldCommunity learning provider | Central London | Dec 14 | 49.45% | *6,197 | 40 | Offers learning programmes to supply chain professionals from the likes of Samsung |
81 | Masthaven FinanceSpecialist mortgage provider | Central London | May 15 | 49.12% | 10,310 | 35 | Gives every member of staff a day off work for their birthday |
82 | Aspin GroupCivil engineering contractor | Hertfordshire | Jul 15 | 48.76% | *38,464 | 225 | Has worked on projects for Network Rail and Balfour Beatty |
83 | TranslineRecruitment consultancy | West Yorkshire | Dec 14 | 48.66% | 178,571 | 244 | Has more than 120 sites in Britain and operates as far afield as Thailand and Canada |
84 | HuntswoodCustomer services provider | Reading | Sep 14 | 48.62% | 250,135 | 1,379 | Handles customer complaints for banks, pension firms and insurance companies |
85 | The KeySchool support provider | Central London | Aug 15 | 48.46% | *6,950 | 100 | Says it works with 45% of schools in England |
86 | Graze.comOnline food retailer | Surrey | Feb 15 | 48.19% | *68,109 | 218 | Has developed more than 1,000 snack recipes since launching in 2007 |
87 | Showcase InteriorsFurniture dealer | Essex | Mar 15 | 47.49% | *14,763 | 24 | Has installed 70,000 pieces of furniture for clients in past two years |
88 | PhastarStatistical and medical consultancy | South London | Jul 15 | 47.35% | *5,091 | 73 | Expanded into the American market this year |
89 | KinapsePharmaceutical regulations consultancy | Southwest London | Mar 15 | 46.98% | 20,839 | 337 | Nine of the world's top ten pharmaceutical companies use its services |
90 | ByronRestaurant operator | Central London | Jun 14 | 46.67% | 55,229 | 1,118 | Sold its 18 millionth hamburger in October |
91 | ToppesfieldSpecialist surfacing contractor | Ipswich | May 15 | 46.15% | *75,106 | 114 | Recent projects include surfacing work on the A5 M1 link road, valued at about £10m |
92 | Mint VelvetLadies' clothing retailer | High Wycombe | Apr 15 | 45.35% | 63,107 | 519 | Is opening its fifth overseas store, in Switzerland |
93 | WholebakeGluten-free snacks manufacturer | North Wales | Mar 15 | 44.72% | *16,196 | 111 | Its 9BAR energy bars are fronted by British Olympic gold medallist cyclist Ed Clancy |
94 | RaphaCycling apparel maker and retailer | North London | Feb 15 | 44.38% | 38,850 | 223 | Has diversified into Rapha Cycle Clubs, a meeting place for cyclists, a retail space and a café |
95 | Northvale ConstructionConstruction contractor | Northwest London | Mar 15 | 44.28% | *6,529 | 14 | Has completed projects for Legal & General, Foxtons and Galliford Try |
96 | High Street TVTV shopping channel | Harrogate | Dec 14 | 44.28% | 46,401 | 103 | Is the UK distributor for Nutribullet blenders, Xhose expandable hoses and Stompeez slippers |
97 | Aspens ServicesContract caterer | Worcestershire | Apr 15 | 43.87% | 11,851 | 639 | Sources all perishable ingredients within a 20-mile radius of schools |
98 | Nurture LandscapesLandscape maintenance | Surrey | Mar 15 | 43.64% | 16,740 | 301 | Acquired Integritas Landscapes from Securitas UK for an undisclosed sum last month |
99 | WatchfinderPre-owned watch retailer | Kent | Mar 15 | 42.90% | *38,662 | 104 | Its average vintage watch costs about £4,000 |
100 | RedeemElectronic devices recycler | West Lothian | Mar 15 | 42.49% | 80,016 | 288 | Runs the O2 Recycle scheme, the largest of its kind in Europe |
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