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Muscle Food
eCommerce & Marketplaces · Nottingham, United Kingdom · Founded 2012
E-commerce platform for healthy food MoreLess
Muscle Food is an online food retailer specializing in high-protein foods, lean meats, and nutritional supplements. Founded in 2013 by Darren Beale, the company targets health-conscious consumers, including athletes and bodybuilders, by providing convenient access to a wide range of products designed to support fitness goals.
The business operates on a direct-to-consumer (D2C) e-commerce model, delivering fresh meat, pre-prepared meals, and groceries directly to customers' doors across the UK. Its product line includes fresh meats, fish, vegetables, protein snacks, and complete meal plans. A key feature is the offering of bulk-buy meat hampers and pre-made meal plans like the 'Goal Getters' plan, which provides customers with a structured, calorie-controlled diet for a set period. These plans are designed for convenience, eliminating the need for meal prep and calorie tracking for the consumer.
The company has achieved significant growth since its inception, surpassing £100 million in sales and employing over 500 people. While Darren Beale is the founder, the company is currently led by CEO Nick Preston. In 2022, Muscle Food secured an investment of over £10 million from its existing BGF investors and Ashcombe Advisers to further drive its growth. The company's business model focuses on making healthy eating both affordable and accessible.
Keywords: online food retailer, high-protein food, meal delivery, nutritional supplements, direct-to-consumer, lean meats, fitness food, meal plans, health and wellness, e-commerce
Company overview
Muscle Food company information
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- Status
- Closed
- Founded
- 2012
- Headquarters
- Nottingham, United Kingdom
- Employees
- 54
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 0.0
Valuation & funding
Muscle Food funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITION✓Exit | Aug 2026 | $0 | — | Boparan Private Office | ↗ |
| EARLY VC✓Equity / VC | Jan 2018 | $13M | $53M | Business Growth Fund | ↗ |
Financials
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| Year | Revenue | Growth | Profit | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $14M | 0% | −$3M | -21.4% |
| 2025 | $14M | 0% | −$3M | -21.4% |
| 2024 | $14M | 0% | −$3M | -21.4% |
| 2023 | $14M | -61% | ||
| 2022 | $36M | -33% | ||
| 2021 | $54M | -28.5% | ||
| 2020 | $75M | — |
Growth signals
Muscle Food website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for Muscle Food is 280K monthly website visits, up 3.7% over the last three months. Muscle Food's team grew 0% over the past year.
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