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Gary Lineker's Firm Tops UK Growth Chart
5 Jun
Summary
- Gary Lineker's production company, Goalhanger, is Britain's fastest-growing firm.
- Goalhanger achieved £37.9 million in sales in 2025, with over 321% annual growth.
- The company produces popular podcasts like 'The Rest Is History' and 'The Rest Is Politics'.
Goalhanger, the production company co-founded by ex-footballer Gary Lineker, has been recognized as Britain's fastest-growing company. In 2025, the firm generated £37.9 million in sales, demonstrating an average annual growth rate of approximately 321% over the past three years.
The company is behind popular podcast series such as 'The Rest Is History,' 'The Rest Is Politics,' and 'The Rest Is Football.' The latter will be featured daily on Netflix during the 2026 Fifa World Cup, providing coverage of the tournament. This success follows Lineker's departure from Match Of The Day after 26 years.
Goalhanger recently secured investment from The Chernin Group, a firm led by media mogul Peter Chernin. The Sunday Times' rankings also highlighted other fast-growing British brands, including health supplements, non-alcoholic aperitif makers, and meal delivery services. Notably, a record high of one-third of the top 100 companies have female founders or leaders.
