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Gousto scores 7/10 on the AskCyborg Cyborg Score (Strong). AI-driven personalisation and operational efficiency positioning Gousto for sustainable growth in competitive UK meal kit market. Gousto demonstrated strong recovery from 2022 lows with 700% customer growth and $93.4M revenue in 2024, launching its strongest offering in early 2025 with expanded menu selection and next-day delivery trials. The company's strategic AI.

What is Gousto's industry? Gousto (gousto.co.uk) operates in Food Delivery Services. AskCyborg classifies Gousto under Food Delivery Services in its company registry.

Gousto is a British meal kit retailer headquartered in Shepherd's Bush, London, founded by Timo Boldt and James Carter, that supplies subscribers with recipe kit boxes including ready-measured, fresh ingredients and e...

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AI-driven personalisation and operational efficiency positioning Gousto for sustainable growth in competitive UK meal kit...

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Industry Food Delivery Services
3 named competitors
3 recent developments
11 analyst dimensions
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Cyborg Score recalibrated: October 5, 2026
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Gousto Overview

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Gousto is a British meal kit retailer headquartered in Shepherd's Bush, London, founded by Timo Boldt and James Carter, that supplies subscribers with recipe kit boxes including ready-measured, fresh ingredients and easily followed recipes. The company is a B Corp, using business as a force for good.

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Gousto has invested heavily in artificial intelligence technology to personalise meal recommendations by analysing past orders and dietary preferences, helping increase profit margins despite inflationary pressures. The company achieved 700% growth in its customer base and hit $93.4 million in revenue in 2024, a significant jump from $47 million the previous year.

Competitive Landscape

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HelloFresh is Gousto's primary competitor in the UK meal kit space, where the market demands more accessibility to healthy food and convenience. Other competitors include Gobble, Chefs Plate, Mindful Chef, SimplyCook, and Eat This Much. Gousto positions itself as family-friendly with flexible portions and themed recipes, versus more health-focused competitors like Mindful Chef.

Industry Context

Gousto operates in Food Delivery Services.

Key facts

Founded: 2012 · Headquarters: London, UK · Employees: 1700 · Revenue: $93.4M

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  • Gousto reached unicorn status in 2021 but faced significant headwinds in 2022, losing £158 million in sales due to post-pandemic inflation and seeing valuation cut to £250 million.
  • The company achieved remarkable 700% customer growth and nearly doubled revenue from $47M (2023) to $93.4M (2024), demonstrating successful recovery trajectory.
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Recent developments

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  • January 2026Gousto launched 'most addictive burger' campaign criticising ultra-processed foods, partnering with dietician Clare Thornton-Wood
  • Early 2025Company launched strongest offering ever with expanded menu, health-focused recipes, and next-day delivery trials
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HelloFreshGlobal meal kit delivery service→Mindful ChefHealth-focused nutritionist-approved meal kits→SimplyCookRecipe kit with pre-portioned herbs and spices→

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Frequently asked questions

What does Gousto do?+
Gousto is a British meal kit retailer headquartered in Shepherd's Bush, London, founded by Timo Boldt and James Carter, that supplies subscribers with recipe kit boxes including ready-measured, fresh ingredients and e...
What is Gousto's Cyborg Score?+
Gousto has a Cyborg Score of 7/10 (Strong). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are Gousto's main competitors?+
Named competitors include HelloFresh, Mindful Chef, SimplyCook. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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