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Ben Francis

Ben Francis

Ben Francis (#3020)

Global Rank #3020
Country Rank #53
Country United Kingdom

Ben Francis is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

  • $ 1 B
  • Fitness clothing
  • United Kingdom
  • M
  • 34 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #3,020
Country Rank #53
Net Worth $1.2B
Previous Worth $1.2B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country United Kingdom
Industry Fitness clothing
Age 34 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Last Refreshed 19 Sep 2026, 12:00 AM
Residence Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 34
Source Of Wealth Fitness clothing, Self Made
Residence Birmingham, United Kingdom
Citizenship United Kingdom
Education Drop Out, Aston University
Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $1.2B
Current Net Worth $1.2B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Ben Francis is the founder and CEO of Solihull, England-based sportswear brand Gymshark. Francis sold a 21% stake to private equity firm General Atlantic in August 2020, in a deal that valued the company at $1.45 billion; he owns 70%. He cofounded the company with his friend Lewis Morgan in his parents' garage in 2012 at age 19, when he was still a college student delivering pizzas. Gymshark grew thanks to partnerships with fitness influencers on social media, paying them small amounts to wear the company's gear in their videos. The company also has an office in Denver and opened its first brick-and-mortar store on London's Regent Street in October 2022.

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Did You Know?

Francis built two fitness apps when he was an 18-year-old college student.

Gymshark started out selling supplements, but Francis and Morgan quickly pivoted to selling fitness gear they made with a screen printer and sewing machine.

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Ben Francis's net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

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Current Net Worth: $1.2B (May 4, 2026)

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