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How to Be Part of the Entrepreneur News 30 Under 40 List

How to Be Part of the Entrepreneur News 30 Under 40 List

By Avika Gupta February 08, 2026

Getting recognized on the Entrepreneur News 30 Under 40 list isn't about knowing the right people, paying fees, or gaming a system. It's about building a business that demonstrates real leadership, measurable impact, and long-term potential: then making sure the editorial team knows your story. This article breaks down exactly how the selection process works, what you need to prepare, and how to present your business in ways that align with what the editorial board is actually looking for.

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What is the Entrepreneur News 30 Under 40 List?

What is the Entrepreneur News 30 Under 40 List?

By Vaibhav Sharma February 08, 2026

Entrepreneur News launches India's 30 Under 40 list in 2026, looking beyond unicorn valuations to find leaders building real, lasting businesses. India's ecosystem has transformed, founders run profitable D2C brands from tier-2 cities, creators build seven-figure businesses on Instagram, and next-gen leaders reimagine traditional enterprises while solving hyper-local problems.

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These Three Founders Turned £250,000 Into Dragons' Den's £140 Million Matcha Success Story

These Three Founders Turned £250,000 Into Dragons' Den's £140 Million Matcha Success Story

By Mark Morgan January 24, 2026

PerfectTed, the ceremonial-grade matcha energy drink brand founded in 2021 by Marisa Poster and brothers Levi and Teddie Levenfiche, has reached a £140 million valuation following investment from Felix Capital, making it Dragons' Den's most successful business in the show's 20-year history. Starting with £375,000 from personal savings and family, the founders secured investment from Steven Bartlett in 2023 after receiving offers from all five Dragons—the first clean sweep of that series. Sales skyrocketed from £200,000 in 2022 to £8.2 million in 2024, with the brand now operating across 30,000 stores in 50 countries, generating £700,000 profit in 2024, and forecasting £30 million revenue for 2025 in the competitive UK energy drink market worth over £3 billion annually.

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