52. SUMO Drinks Our experts We are a team of writers, experimenters and researchers providing you with the best advice with zero bias or partiality. Founder: Richard BaisterFounded: August 2011Website: www.sumodrinks.comBy the age of just 30, Baister has already started, built and sold an international energy drinks brand (Velocity Drinks). Now he’s coming back for more. SUMO Drinks, he claims, is a refreshing and healthy way to burn calories. It’s a promise that has secured some major international distribution contracts, on an exclusive basis, as well as funding from the European Investment Bank.The company, which dedicated the last three years to research and development, is now set to rocket from turnover of £180,000 to date, to £1.4m for the current financial year. With Baister’s track record behind the brand, this is one start-up we expect to hear about with increasing frequency. Share this post facebook twitter linkedin