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 start-ups 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, Be the Business 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 £80million 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:
The top five:
1. 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.”
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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
To honour these achievements, the top 100 companies and their guests are invited to a prestigious awards ceremony at the Leonardo Royal Hotel, St Paul's, London, on 11th March 2026. This event will not only celebrate their accomplishments but also present additional awards to those who have demonstrated exceptional performance.
For more details on the awards night and to join in celebrating the UK's leading SMEs, please visit the EB100 website.
EB100 - Top SME Businesses - Elite Business Magazine
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About Elite Business
Elite Business is dedicated to celebrating and supporting the UK's SME community. Through our annual EB100 list and awards ceremony, we highlight the achievements of small and medium-sized enterprises that are making significant contributions to the economy and society.
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