Brand Growth Heroes Matcha Millions: How Perfect Ted has scaled to £30+ Million
If you’ve ever wondered how to transform a niche idea into a mainstream success, this episode is for you.
In this special live recording, host Fiona Fitz heads to London to catch up with two friends from the Perfect Ted team: Marisa Poster, one of the brand’s three co-founders, and Shani Higgs, their brilliant Head of Sales.
Since their last appearance on Brand Growth Heroes, Perfect Ted has seen phenomenal growth, hitting a revenue run rate of nearly £40 million. And they’re just getting started.
In this latest episode, Fiona dives into the strategies behind Perfect Ted’s rise—from cracking the UK mass market with matcha, to becoming one of the top five importers of matcha globally. Listeners will also hear about their recent global partnership with Oatly, the launch of their new flavoured matcha latte in a can, and what it really takes to scale a challenger brand at speed.
Marisa and Shani also share fresh insights from their recent trip to Japan, what it’s like growing a fast-moving team, and the biggest lessons they’ve learned along the way. You’ll get the entire scoop.
Stay tuned until the end. Fiona shares about her visit to Perfect Ted’s new offices, located in none other than Steven Bartlett’s HQ!
Useful Links:
Connect with Marisa on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisa-poster/
Connect With Shani on LinkedIn
Connect with Perfect Ted on LinkedIn
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Thanks to Brand Growth Heroes’ podcast sponsor - Joelson, the commercial law firm
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If you're a founder, you already know how much of your energy goes into building the perfect product, creating standout branding and connecting with your consumers.
But don’t forget that scaling a CPG business also comes with a maze of legal complexities that can make or break your business journey. From contracts, term sheets and regulatory compliance to protecting your brand's intellectual property as you expand, it's essential to get it right.
And that starts with the right legal partner.
So we're thrilled to introduce Joelson, a leading commercial law firm that specialises in guiding the founders of scaling CPG brands, as Brand Growth Heroes' sponsor.
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As a female team, we are especially impressed by Joelson's commitment to championing female founders in CPG.
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