Simon Duffy and Rhodri Ferrier, 32 & 30
Company:
Bulldog Natural Grooming
Web: www.meetthebulldog.com
Simon Duffy and Rhodri Ferrier (pictured) raised £1.2m in angel investment to launch Bulldog in 2007, and in doing so created a market for natural and ethically sourced male grooming products. The range, which Duffy and Ferrier proudly proclaim has been created for men, by men, rather than “your girlfriend’s brand rebadged”, has proved to be highly popular, with Bulldog products flying off the shelves since launch. In fact, take up has been so strong that the business is projecting a turnover of £2m this year. The range of male grooming products can now be found in a number of major retail outlets, including Waitrose, Tesco, Superdrug and Boots, among others, following the expiration of a 12-month exclusivity deal with Sainsbury’s.