Brothers Lestat Mc Cree and Max Clarke have topped the FT's list of the UK's fastest-growing companies with their online wellbeing retailer Healf. Growing up practising yoga in Manchester, the founders launched Healf in 2020, capitalizing on the wellness boom. The company achieved a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 670% between 2022 and 2025, surpassing £100mn in annualised sales.
Healf sells products from psyllium husk fibre capsules to red light therapy devices and Ōura rings, while offering blood-testing memberships and expert advice. With 100 employees, it now operates in 16 European countries and has raised at least £5.5mn in funding. Mc Cree credits a rebrand and product range overhaul as the turning point, emphasizing rigorous curation by a separate team without commercial targets.
Customer loyalty is high, with over 50% of first-time buyers returning and more than 80% of repeat customers staying. The growth aligns with younger consumers prioritising health over nightlife.
Source: Financial Times Companies · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing