Our members
Ella’s Kitchen
Ella’s Kitchen is borne out of a desire to create truly natural and organic products that are just for kids. Their vision is to cultivate positive attitudes towards healthy eating which in turn create healthy eating habits that will last children a lifetime. By approaching business from a ‘child’s eye view’, they have created a fun and accessible brand that children love and parents trust.
King of Shaves
Will King founded The King of Shaves Company in 1993 with his business partner, Hiten Dayal, under umbrella company Knowledge & Merchandising Inc. Today, The King of Shaves brand has overtaken Wilkinson Sword and Nivea to become number two to Gillette in the shaving prep market in the UK. The product is also taking off in the USA where it is being sold in over 20,000 stores.
Sharpham Park
Roger Saul is the founder and owner of Sharpham Park; a 1000 year old ancient deer park turned organic food farm offering sustainably farmed, healthy and natural food.
LOVEFiLM
Simon Calver formed LOVEFiLM International in 2006 by merging with Video Island, where he was CEO to create one of Europe’s largest online entertainment services. In 2008 LOVEFiLM acquired the online DVD rental business from Amazon.
Chemist Direct
Chemist Direct was launched in December 2007 by entrepreneur Mitesh Soma - by June 2008 it had become the UK’s largest online chemist shop and recorded a first year annual turnover of £5m.
Photobox
Mark Chapman is managing director of PhotoBox Limited, the UK’s first online photo service, now part of the Photoways group. PhotoBox is the market leader in the UK and Europe. Together with Graham Hobson, Mark is a co-founder of the UK firm, which began trading in 2000.
A Suit That Fits.com
A Suit That Fits.com is the brainchild of old school friends and suit enthusiasts, Warren Bennett and David Hathiramani.
Reading Room
Reading Room started with a staff of two from a flat in north London in 1997 - at about the same time that a computer first beat a human world champion at chess.
