Epetōme, a gut health supplements startup, has secured a multi-million pound investment led by Active Partners, with participation from Redrice Ventures. Founded in 2023 by nutritionist and social media influencer Emily English, it produces probiotic and prebiotic products and has built a consumer base with celebrity backing.
The investment will enable Epetōme to scale globally and increase investment into clinical testing across both probiotics and prebiotics. Its ambition is to build the United Kingdom’s leading gut health company.
Over the past 12 months, Epetōme has experienced rapid growth while expanding its team and scientific investment. The round brings Active Partners and Redrice Ventures in as new business partners, with Redrice’s investments in sport and entertainment supported by the Redrice Sports Collective, led by Sir Andy Murray and Alistair Brownlee OBE.
I truly believe our gut health underpins everything, and I’m so proud of what we’ve achieved over the past year. This funding marks an exciting next step for Epetōme, and it is only the beginning.
The growth of Epetōme over the past 12 months has truly been amazing to be a part of. We are proud to announce Active Partners and Redrice Ventures as our new business partners on this exciting project of building the biggest gut health company in the UK. We can now double down on our investment into science, international growth and our already brilliant team here at Epetōme.
Today’s consumers are more informed and purposeful about their wellbeing than ever before; they’re seeking products that deliver tangible, science-backed value, especially when it comes to wellness. Our investment in Epetōme reflects our confidence in Emily and her team to meet this demand with an evidence-led product that resonate with how people shop, live and prioritise their health.
Epetome represents the next generation of evidence-led gut health, combining science with real-world performance relevance. It’s exactly the kind of business we look to back at Redrice, products grounded in science that genuinely make people’s lives healthier and better. We’re excited to co-lead this investment and support the team as they build a category-defining brand in functional supplements.
