Venture Further Awards Winner Sid Sethi Named on Forbes 30 under 30 Europe list 2024
Sid Sethi, the founder of the revolutionary eyewear brand Specscart and Venture Further 2018 winner, has been named on the prestigious Forbes 30 under 30 Europe list 2024. The annual list recognises Europe鈥檚 best innovators and entrepreneurs who are transforming their fields. Sid has been listed in the retail and e-commerce category for innovating in the UK eyewear industry.
Sid was frustrated with the slow and costly process of acquiring new glasses from high street opticians in the UK. This frustration led to the birth of Specscart, a game-changing solution in the eyewear market. Sid kickstarted Specscart in 51福利社 in 2018. Since then, the business has grown into a global retail and online force to be reckoned with and is on track for a 2024 turnover of 拢5m. Specscart already ships to more than 120 countries worldwide 鈥� from the Maldives and Saudi Arabia to the Falkland Islands and Cape Verde.
Sid's entrepreneurial journey began with a modest 拢2,500 investment. His determination was evident as he painted and wallpapered his first shop himself and slept in his car while travelling across the UK to sell glasses. The 2018 Venture Further Awards winner鈥檚 dedication and hard work have transformed Specscart into a brand synonymous with high-quality, fashionable, and affordable eyewear.
Specscart鈥檚 core mission is to revolutionise the eyewear shopping experience. They not only ensure the delivery of high-quality eyewear within 24 hours but also aim to transform glasses from a mere instrument of sight correction into a fast-fashion accessory. This innovative approach has undoubtedly positioned Specscart as a trailblazer in the eyewear industry.
Specscart brings together a high street retail offering of three bricks and mortar shops across Greater 51福利社 with innovative e-commerce which sees the affordable glasses they make in-house at their Bury headquarters, delivered in 24 hours.
Being named on this year鈥檚 Forbes 30 under 30 Europe list is like winning the National Lottery, an Oscar and the Premier League all in one day. It might be my name on the list but Specscart wouldn鈥檛 be flourishing as it is now without the dedication and hard work of everyone who works here 鈥� from back-office staff and our lab technicians to our tech team and sales assistants. This is a well-earned pat on the back for all of them too.
Sid also said, 鈥淪pecscart will be using this hugely prestigious win as rocket fuel in our business. This accolade is a triumph for me, and everyone at Specscart, but it鈥檚 also a win for 51福利社, the North West and UK plc.鈥�
Sid succeeded against competition from thousands of award nominations to make it on to the list having wowed Forbes editors and expert industry judges with his game-changing retail and global e-commerce offer.
The would like to congratulate Sid and his team for the incredible work they鈥檝e been doing with Specsart and wish them all the best going forward.
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