Elite Business celebrates the UK’s leading 100 SMEs
Elite Business is proud to announce its annual Elite Business 100 ranking, EB100, highlighting the top 100 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK.
The EB100 league table serves as more than just a ranking; it stands as a testament to the hard work, groundbreaking ideas, and transformative efforts of these companies. From pioneering startups to well-established industry leaders, these businesses are at the forefront of shaping the future of British commerce.
As a proud partner of the EB100, Startups Magazine is delighted to announce that the winner of the 2026 EB100 is Must Have Ideas. Having gone from an initial £3000 investment to an impressive £80 million turnover and launching the UK’s first-ever AI-powered shopping channel, Must Have Ideas is a worthy winner of its number one ranking.
Commenting on the Top 100 Awards, Scott English, Brand Director for Elite Business, said: “This was a record year for entries, and the quality has been outstanding. Huge congratulations to the entire 100 and special recognition goes to our top five Must have Ideas, Costwold Fayre, de Novo Solutions, Lovey and Hair Syrup, who, between them, are dominating UK business.”
The top five companies in this year’s EB100 are:
- Must Have Ideas – The fast-growing UK e-commerce retailer selling innovative and practical household, garden, cleaning and storage products online to help customers “discover something new.”
- Cotswold Fayre – The UK speciality food wholesaler that sources and distributes artisanal food and drink products from hundreds of producers to independent retailers across the country, with a strong focus on sustainability and B Corp principles.
- de Novo Solutions – The Welsh digital transformation technology company that specialises in Oracle Cloud and ServiceNow-based enterprise solutions to help organisations modernise and personalise key business processes.
- Lovey – The UK-based SME lender and broker (formerly Love Finance) providing fast, flexible business loans and funding solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises.
- Hair Syrup – The UK haircare brand best known for its TikTok-viral natural pre-wash hair oil treatments designed to nourish, strengthen and promote healthy hair.
The full list of the 100 companies can be viewed at: https://elitebusinessmagazine.co.uk/eb100-winners
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