Scottish health supplements entrepreneur Gemma Stuart has raised £300,000 to help scale her business across the UK and hire staff.
Equity Gap and Apollo Informal Investments have joined Scottish Enterprise in the funding round for Gutsy Health, the Edinburgh-based company behind the Gut Wealth range.
The funding will also hel accelerate international growth and expand the company’s product portfolio of digestive supplements.
Ms Stuart launched Gutsy Health following her own 15-year battle with IBS, a condition affecting one in 20 people in the UK and linked to an estimated £3bn in annual lost sick days.
After years of bloating, cramping and finding nothing in the UK market that consistently helped, she set out to create simple, science-led products using clinically studied postbiotics and targeted nutrients to support bowel regularity and calmer digestion.
The Gut Wealth range has already earned industry recognition, including Scottish EDGE funding.
Ms Stuart said: “In 2026 I’ll be growing our team as we scale from our core direct-to-consumer sales into national retailers and international markets.”
Fraser Lusty, managing director of Equity Gap, said: “Gemma’s understanding of the market, her personal insight into the consumer struggle, and the quality of the science behind her products made this a compelling investment case for us.
“With new product development underway, Gut Wealth is well placed to become a leading UK player in digestive wellness.”
Michiel Smith, Director of Apollo Informal Investments added: “The gut health supplement industry is expanding, with increasing consumer interest in the link between gut health, immunity, and overall well-being. Gut Wealth’s unique, science-led formula has received high praise from its customers online.
“We strongly believe in the company’s growth potential and are very excited to become a part of its journey.”
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