Solihull clothing brand Gymshark becomes latest £1bn start-up

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A 28-year-old ex-pizza delivery boy has become one of Britain’s wealthiest young entrepreneurs after sealing a deal which values his business at over £1 billion.

Ben Francis founded fitness clothing brand Gymshark in 2011 as a 19-year-old student from his parent’s garage before rapidly expanding the company after gaining traction on social media.