UK100 Start-Ups: Dints International
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This article is part of The UK100 Start-Ups, a special edition by Entrepreneur UK showcasing the most exciting startups redefining business in 2026. From climate and health to AI and creativity, these innovators are tackling big challenges—while racing to scale, secure funding, and attract top talent.
Dints International is a UK start-up democratising exports for UK SMEs and supplying underserved markets like Africa and LATAM with essential industrial equipment. Dints International was founded in 2007 by Geoffrey de Mowbray, with a small family loan charged at interest – Dints has never taken external equity investment. It has now grown into a company that generated £30m revenue in 2024 and is on track to grow this year.
This article is part of The UK100 Start-Ups, a special edition by Entrepreneur UK showcasing the most exciting startups redefining business in 2026. From climate and health to AI and creativity, these innovators are tackling big challenges—while racing to scale, secure funding, and attract top talent.
Dints International is a UK start-up democratising exports for UK SMEs and supplying underserved markets like Africa and LATAM with essential industrial equipment. Dints International was founded in 2007 by Geoffrey de Mowbray, with a small family loan charged at interest – Dints has never taken external equity investment. It has now grown into a company that generated £30m revenue in 2024 and is on track to grow this year.
