Fitness How Gymshark Became A $1.3bn Brand, And What We Can Learn Staff Editor Published: August 18, 2020 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via Email Subscribe Now Log in Sports apparel brand Gymshark has just hit a $1.3bn valuation after securing investment from General Atlantic. The company, started by Birmingham UK-born Ben Francis in 2012, now age 28, has entered into a strategic partnership in order to expand further internationally. General Atlantic will take a 21 per cent stake in the business following the deal, which marks Gymshark’s first ever investment round. Gymshark began life as a supplements company, before moving into clothing. The apparel, initially… READ MORE @ ForbesSports apparel brand Gymshark has just hit a $1.3bn valuation after securing investment from General Atlantic. The company, started by Birmingham UK-born Ben Francis in... Membership Required This article is for ATN Pro members only. ATN Pro members get: Unlimited access to Athletech News articles Exclusive access to ATN Pro-level reporting Discounts to ATN the Innovation Summit VIP access to community events Exclusive email newsletters Subscribe Now Already a member? Log in Already a member? Log in here Tags:Ben Francis Gymshark