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Brainzyme® / Better Nutritional Science Ltd · March 2026 · Confidential
World's first creatine + nootropic blend for women. No competitor exists in this space across any of the 4 target markets.
No brand globally combines creatine with nootropic/cognitive ingredients for women. Brainzyme® has 10 years of brand equity in the "focus" category, a science-backed formulation capability, GMP manufacturing in Scotland, 2,000+ medical professional endorsements, and 6,020+ verified reviews at 4.74/5. The creatine + nootropic blend is an entirely unoccupied position worth £29.99-34.99 per unit with no direct competitor.
| Product | Price | Servings | Per Serving | Positioning | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Creatine Powder | £15.99-18.99 | 60 | £0.27-0.32 | Entry-level, competitive with Free Soul | Volume driver |
| Creatine + Nootropic Blend | £29.99-34.99 | 30 | £1.00-1.17 | Premium, unique -- no competitor | Margin driver |
| Starter/Trial Sachets | £9.99-12.99 | 7-14 | £0.71-0.93 | Low barrier trial, 40% conversion | Acquisition driver |
Most popular flavour profile across UK and US markets. Strong TikTok engagement.
Rising trend, especially in US. Differentiates from berry-heavy competitor range.
Lifestyle positioning. Appeals to non-gym audience. Strong in German market (peach gummies trending).
| Market | Launch | Setup Cost | Monthly Ops | Breakeven | LTV:CAC | Y1 Revenue (Base) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | Q3 2026 (July) | £40,000 | £22,500 | Month 2-3 | 10.8:1 | £750,000 |
| Germany | Q4 2026 (Oct) | £27,000 | £11,000 | Month 3-4 | 8.9:1 | EUR 250-400K |
| US | Q1 2027 (Jan) | £27,200 | £28,000 | Month 4-5 | 10.3:1 | TBD (largest mkt) |
| France | Q2 2027 | £25,000 | £8,400 | Month 4-5 | 9.2:1 | TBD |
40% of revenue via TikTok Shop. Build creator flywheel replicating Free Soul's model with stronger science positioning.
"Not a gym supplement. A thinking supplement." Unique angle no competitor occupies.
Own the perimenopause brain support conversation. ~13M UK women, zero brands targeting them.
Leverage 2,000+ existing medical professional network for highest-margin, highest-retention channel.
4 markets in 12 months. UK proof of concept, then rapid expansion leveraging shared content and supply chain.
TikTok creators produce UGC → Best content becomes Spark Ads → Ads drive DTC + TikTok Shop sales → Customers subscribe → Happy customers leave reviews → Reviews power Amazon listings → SEO content drives organic discovery → Discovery attracts new creators → Cycle repeats. Each revolution accelerates the next.
Country-by-country analysis across UK, US, Germany, and France.
| Brand | Revenue | Products | Price | Channels | Threat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Soul | ~$65M (claimed) | Pure Creatine, CreaGlow, HydraCreatine | £9.99-27.99 | DTC, Amazon, Boots, TikTok | 5/5 |
| Applied Nutrition | £107M (LSE) | Creatine Powder, Capsules | £9.95-12.95 | DTC, Amazon, Boots, Lloyds | 4/5 |
| Warrior | #1 Amazon UK | Monohydrate, Creatine+ (7 variants) | £8.99-19.95 | Amazon, Morrisons, DTC | 3/5 |
| Women's Best | ~$65M global | Creapure Powder, Capsules | £19.99-24.99 | DTC, Amazon | 3/5 |
| MyProtein | Part of THG (~£2B+) | Impact Creatine, Gummies | £8.87-27.47 | DTC, Amazon, Boots | 3/5 |
| Bulk | ~$145M | Monohydrate, Creapure, HCL | £7.12-35 | DTC 85%, Amazon 15% | 3/5 |
| Ancient+Brave | Not disclosed | Radiant Collagyn Creapure | £32.99 | DTC, Amazon, Waitrose | 2/5 |
| Holland & Barrett | Retailer | Own-brand Creatine | £12-20 | 960+ stores | 2/5 |
~13M UK women in peri/menopause. Zero brands own this. CONCRET-MENOPA trial data available.
Nobody combines creatine with proven cognitive ingredients for women. Entirely empty.
37-month NHS wait lists. Growing TikTok community. Brainzyme® already has brand equity here.
No creatine brand has medical professional endorsement strategy. 2,000+ existing network.
Convenient format gap at mid-price point. Gym/event sampling gateway.
| Metric | Conservative | Base | Aggressive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Revenue | £300,000 | £750,000 | £1,500,000 |
| Breakeven | Month 2-3 | ||
| LTV:CAC | 10.8:1 | ||
| DTC Price | £24.99 | ||
| Amazon Price | £21.99 | ||
| Subscription Price | £19.99 | ||
| Brand | Revenue | Key Fact | Price (USD) | Threat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alani Nu | $605M | Acquired by Celsius for $1.8B | $24.99 | 4/5 |
| Bloom Nutrition | $350-400M | 12B TikTok views, 5,600+ influencers | $19.99 | 4/5 |
| GHOST | ~$400M | Acquired by KDP for $1.65B | $39.99 | 3/5 |
| Peach Perfect | Not disclosed | Women-specific multi-ingredient | $29.99 | 3/5 |
| Create Wellness | $5M (Unilever Series A) | Gummy format, $0 to $4.5M Y1 | $34.99 | 3/5 |
| Lemme (Kourtney K) | $30M+ | Celebrity-backed gummies | $25 | 3/5 |
| Clean Nutra | TikTok top seller | Multi-ingredient creatine for women | $29 | 3/5 |
| Wellah | Not disclosed | Creatine + electrolytes | $39.99 | 2/5 |
| Old School Labs | Not disclosed | Vintage Brawn creatine | $29.99 | 2/5 |
| Momentous | Not disclosed | Huberman-endorsed | $49.95 | 2/5 |
| Arrae | Not disclosed | Clean beauty/wellness positioning | $40+ | 2/5 |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Setup Costs | $25K-$75K |
| Monthly Ops | ~$28K |
| Breakeven | Month 4-5 |
| LTV:CAC | 10.3:1 |
| Launch Target | Q1 2027 (January) |
The German market is almost entirely unflavoured and gym/sport-positioned. No women-specific creatine brand exists from Germany. Massive opportunity for flavoured, women-positioned, cognitive-focused product.
| Brand | Revenue | Products | Price (EUR) | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESN (TQG) | Part of EUR 683M group | Ultrapure Gummies, Powder | EUR 22.90-29.90 | DTC, Amazon.de |
| More Nutrition (TQG) | Part of EUR 747M combined | Every Workout (pre-workout+creatine) | ~EUR 25-30 | DTC, Amazon.de |
| Women's Best | ~$65M global | Creapure Powder, Capsules | EUR 19.99-24.99 | DTC, Amazon |
| Rocka Nutrition | Not disclosed | Crea Rock (Creapure), STRONG | EUR 20-25 | DTC, Amazon.de |
| DM Sportness | Retailer brand | Basic creatine | EUR 8-12 | 6,800+ DM stores |
| Foodspring | Part of Mars Inc. | Creapure Powder, Capsules | EUR 9.89-14.99 | DTC, Amazon, pharmacies |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Setup Cost | £27,000 |
| Monthly Ops | £11,000 |
| Breakeven | Month 3-4 |
| LTV:CAC | 8.9:1 |
| Y1 Revenue | EUR 250,000-400,000 |
| Launch | Q4 2026 (October) |
ZERO French brands sell creatine targeted at women. Zero gummies. Zero flavoured options. Zero collagen combos. 100% unflavoured market. However, France banned creatine 2001-2007 and residual stigma persists. 3g daily cap requires reformulation. Pharmacy channel (55% of sales) is critical for credibility.
| Brand | Key Position | Products | Price (EUR) | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Favre | #1 gyms, #2 pharmacies | Creatine Pro Zero, Capsules | EUR 14.99-20 | DTC, 1500+ retail, pharmacies, gyms |
| Nutripure | Clean label leader | Creapure Powder, Capsules | EUR 13.90-57.90 | DTC, Amazon.fr, pharmacies |
| Nutrimuscle | Science-led | Creapure Powder, Capsules | EUR 14.95-25.95 | DTC, Fitadium, Amazon.fr |
| NHCO | Pharmaceutical grade | Amino-acids + creatine | EUR 20-40 | Pharmacies |
| Nutri&Co | DTC disruptor | Basic supplements | Various | DTC, Amazon.fr |
| Foodspring | Mars-backed | Creapure Powder | EUR 9.89-14.99 | DTC, Amazon.fr |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Setup Cost | GBP 25,000 |
| Monthly Ops | GBP 8,400 |
| LTV:CAC | 9.2:1 |
| Launch | Q2 2027 |
| Key Requirement | 3g daily cap reformulation |
31 competitors across 4 markets. Searchable database with threat assessment.
| Brand | HQ | Revenue | Women-First | Cognitive | Flavoured | Price Range | Threat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Soul | UK | ~$65M | Yes | No | Yes | £9.99-27.99 | 5/5 |
| Applied Nutrition | UK | £107M | No | No | Yes | £9.95-12.95 | 4/5 |
| Alani Nu | US | $605M | Yes | No | No | $24.99 | 4/5 |
| Bloom Nutrition | US | $350-400M | Yes | No | Yes | $19.99 | 4/5 |
| The Quality Group | DE | EUR 683M+ | No | No | Limited | EUR 22-30 | 4/5 |
| GHOST | US | ~$400M | No | No | Yes | $39.99 | 3/5 |
| Warrior | UK | #1 Amazon UK | No | No | Yes | £8.99-19.95 | 3/5 |
| Women's Best | AT | ~$65M | Yes | No | No | £19.99-24.99 | 3/5 |
| MyProtein | UK | Part of THG | No | No | Limited | £8.87-27.47 | 3/5 |
| Bulk | UK | ~$145M | No | No | Limited | £7.12-35 | 3/5 |
| Create Wellness | US | $5M (Series A) | Yes | No | Yes | $34.99 | 3/5 |
| Peach Perfect | US | Not disclosed | Yes | No | Yes | $29.99 | 3/5 |
| Clean Nutra | US | TikTok top seller | Yes | No | Yes | $29 | 3/5 |
| Lemme | US | $30M+ | Yes | No | Yes | $25 | 3/5 |
| Eric Favre | FR | #1 gyms, #2 pharma | No | No | Limited | EUR 14.99-20 | 3/5 |
| Rocka Nutrition | DE | Not disclosed | No | No | Limited | EUR 20-25 | 2/5 |
| Nutripure | FR | Not disclosed | No | No | No | EUR 13.90-57.90 | 2/5 |
| Nutrimuscle | FR | Not disclosed | No | No | No | EUR 14.95-25.95 | 2/5 |
| Ancient+Brave | UK | Not disclosed | No | No | No | £32.99 | 2/5 |
| Foodspring | DE | Part of Mars | No | No | No | EUR 9.89-14.99 | 2/5 |
| Momentous | US | Not disclosed | No | Partial | No | $49.95 | 2/5 |
| Wellah | US | Not disclosed | Yes | No | Yes | $39.99 | 2/5 |
No competitor in any market combines creatine with proven nootropic ingredients positioned for women's cognitive health. This is the single biggest white space in the global supplement market.
Founded by Arjun Sofat. Trustpilot 4.0/5 (3,540 reviews). Only $864K total funding raised. Third-party trackers estimate ~$3.8M net revenue -- the $50-65M may be GMV across all channels including TikTok Shop.
| Dimension | Free Soul | Brainzyme® | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Review score | 4.0/5 (3,500) | 4.74/5 (6,020+) | Brainzyme |
| Medical endorsement | None | 2,000+ professionals | Brainzyme |
| Science backing | "Nutritionist-formulated" | Published research, science page | Brainzyme |
| Cognitive positioning | None | Core brand = focus/nootropics | Brainzyme |
| Manufacturing | Not specified | Scotland, GMP/HACCP | Brainzyme |
| TikTok presence | #1 FMCG, 136.7K | Minimal | Free Soul |
| Retail presence | 68 Boots stores | DTC only | Free Soul |
| Entry price | From £9.99 | From £18 | Free Soul |
US-focused. Energy drinks drove explosive growth. $595M revenue (2024), $1B+ trailing retail sales. Fun, dessert-inspired flavours (Cosmic Stardust, Hawaiian Shaved Ice). Giveaway virality as organic growth engine. Creatine is unflavoured only -- not a core focus. Low threat to cognitive positioning.
Founder-led (Mari Llewellyn's fitness journey). 5,600+ influencers since 2021. 75% of marketing budget on influencer content. Greens as gateway product. Creatine is secondary product. Unflavoured and basic flavoured options. No cognitive angle. Retail distribution: Target, Walmart, Ulta.
Publicly listed (LSE). Strong UK retail (Boots, Lloyds). Flavoured creatine range. Not women-focused. No cognitive positioning. Price-competitive at £9.95-12.95. Biggest threat for retail shelf space competition.
Dominant German group. ESN (Ultrapure Gummies, Powder) + More Nutrition (Every Workout). Combined EUR 747M. Influencer-founded brands. Strong DTC and Amazon.de. Not women-specific. All products gym-positioned. Key threat in German market.
Financial model, unit economics, risk register, and success metrics from the master strategy document.
| Channel | Revenue Share | Margin | CAC | Key Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTC (Shopify) | 20% | Highest | Moderate | Full margin, subscription retention, data ownership |
| Amazon | 25% | Medium | Low (search-driven) | Convenience, volume, reviews flywheel |
| TikTok Shop | 40% | Lower (commissions) | Lowest (creator-driven) | Discovery, virality, scale |
| Retail | 10% | Lowest | N/A | Credibility, accessibility, impulse purchase |
| B2B/Wholesale | 5% | Medium | Very Low | Highest retention, trust-based, defensible |
| Market | Setup Cost | Monthly Ops | Total Y1 OpEx |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK | £40,000 | £22,500 | £310,000 |
| US | £27,200 | £28,000 | £363,200 |
| Germany | £27,000 | £11,000 | £159,000 |
| France | £25,000 | £8,400 | £125,800 |
| Total | £119,200 | £69,900 | £958,000 |
| Risk | Likelihood | Impact | Mitigation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Soul copies cognitive positioning | Medium | High | First-mover advantage + deeper science credibility + practitioner network |
| TikTok Shop regulatory changes | Medium | High | Multi-channel strategy ensures no single channel >40% |
| Supply chain disruption (Creapure) | Low | High | Dual-source creatine supply agreement |
| French regulatory barriers | Medium | Medium | 3g cap reformulation + pharmacy-first credibility strategy |
| Price war from larger competitors | Medium | Medium | Premium positioning + unique blend = price elasticity |
| ASA/EFSA claim restrictions | High | Medium | Conservative claims, evidence-based positioning, legal review all content |
| Creator dependency risk | Medium | Medium | Volume of creators (2,000+) prevents dependency on any individual |
| Amazon account suspension | Low | High | Compliant listings, registered brand, multi-channel revenue |
| Consumer trust in creatine for women | Medium | Medium | Education-first content strategy, myth-busting, practitioner endorsement |
| Cash flow strain from multi-market launch | Medium | High | Phased rollout, UK proof-of-concept before expansion, decision gates |
Pre-launch metrics: 200+ seeded creators, 5,000+ waitlist, TikTok Shop approved, supply chain confirmed.
UK Month 2-3 metrics: 500+ units/month, positive cash flow, TikTok ROAS >3x.
UK Month 4-5: £50K+ monthly revenue, Amazon BSR top 50, 1,000+ active affiliates.
| Metric | Month 3 | Month 6 | Month 12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Revenue (UK) | £25-50K | £50-100K | £100-200K |
| Active TikTok Affiliates | 100-200 | 500-1,000 | 2,000+ |
| Amazon BSR | Top 100 | Top 50 | Top 20 |
| Subscription Rate | 15% | 25% | 35% |
| Review Score | 4.5+/5 | 4.5+/5 | 4.5+/5 |
| Markets Live | 1 (UK) | 2 (UK+DE) | 3-4 |
Brand architecture, visual identity, messaging framework, and content pillars.
Existing master brand. 10 years of equity in focus/cognitive space. 6,020+ reviews at 4.74/5.
Endorsed sub-brand. Inherits Brainzyme® credibility while establishing distinct identity in creatine category.
German-made creatine quality mark
42% premium willingness
Good Manufacturing Practice
Hazard analysis certification
Plant-powered formulation
No major allergens
No genetically modified ingredients
Core positioning. Owns the intersection nobody else claims.
Provocative. Challenges category norms.
Existing Brainzyme tagline. Continuity.
| Segment | Primary Message | Key Pain Point |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Women (25-40) | Brain + body performance in one scoop | Want more than just muscle support |
| Perimenopause Women (35-55) | Your brain deserves creatine too | Brain fog, cognitive decline, lack of solutions |
| ADHD/Focus Seekers (20-45) | Science-backed focus support while you wait | Long NHS wait lists, need non-prescription help |
| Professionals (25-45) | Not a gym supplement. A thinking supplement. | Afternoon slumps, mental fatigue, brain fog |
| Students (18-25) | Fuel your revision, not just your workouts | Exam stress, concentration, all-night study sessions |
We position for brain, not biceps. Language, imagery, and channels all reflect this.
Never position as a weight loss product. Not what we do, not what science supports.
Every claim backed by published research. No hype. No pseudoscience.
Premium positioning justified by unique formula + science + provenance.
Specific, targeted, science-backed cognitive + physical support.
| Market | Key Angle | Trust Signal |
|---|---|---|
| UK | "Crafted in Edinburgh. Backed by science." | Scottish provenance, GMP, 2,000+ doctors |
| US | "Doctor-recommended cognitive creatine" | Medical endorsements, clinical research |
| Germany | "Powered by Creapure. Made for your brain." | Creapure (German-made), quality certifications |
| France | "La creatine intelligente" (The smart creatine) | Pharmacy credibility, clinical positioning, 3g safety |
7-platform strategy with TikTok as primary channel (60% of effort). 55 content pieces planned.
| Tier | Commission | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Bronze | 15% | 1K+ followers, entry level |
| Silver | 18% | Consistent posting |
| Gold | 22% | Top performers |
| Platinum | 25% | Ambassador level |
Host: Brainzyme team member or ambassador. Demo product, answer questions, offer live-only discount codes. Target Super Brand Day within first 4-6 months (Free Soul has done 2). SBDs drive 5-10x normal daily sales.
| Category | Pieces | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Content | 10 | L1: "The Supplement Nobody Saw Coming", L2: Science explainer, L3: Behind the scenes |
| Educational | 15 | E1: "5 Things Women Don't Know About Creatine", myth-busting, ingredient deep-dives |
| Lifestyle | 10 | LS1: Morning routine, LS9: Coffee + creatine stack, LS10: Quarterly planning |
| UGC / Community | 10 | U1: Real reviews, U5: Perimenopause stories, U7: Doctor reactions |
| Trend-Jacking | 5 | T1: Trending sounds, T4: "No One Told Me" format, T5: Rate my stack |
| Seasonal / Event | 5 | S1: New Year challenge, S3: World Menopause Day, S5: Black Friday |
| Phase | Monthly Budget | TikTok | Meta | YouTube | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Launch | £3-5K | 60% | 25% | 10% | 5% |
| Launch | £8-12K | 60% | 25% | 10% | 5% |
| Growth | £5-8K | 60% | 25% | 10% | 5% |
| Scale | £10-15K | 60% | 25% | 10% | 5% |
"The Focus Collective" -- closed community for customers and interested women. Engagement, feedback, early access.
r/Supplements, r/Nootropics, r/ADHD, r/Menopause -- value-first engagement, not promotional.
Deeper community for power users. Creator coordination, product feedback, ambassador programme.
#creatineforwomen #creatine #womenshealth #brainfog #focus
#brainzyme #FocusCreatine #ThinkClearer #BrainAndBody #FocusCreatineChallenge
#BrainzymeChallenge #30DayFocusChallenge
Search volumes, content gaps, and keyword targets across Google, Amazon, and TikTok.
| Keyword | UK Monthly | US Amazon Weekly | Intent |
|---|---|---|---|
| creatine for women | 6,600 | 52,178 | Discovery |
| best creatine for women | 2,400 | High | Comparison |
| women's creatine | 1,900 | High | Purchase-ready |
| creatine brain fog | 590 | Growing | Problem-solution |
| creatine perimenopause | 390 | Growing | Life-stage specific |
| creatine for focus | 320 | Growing | Benefit-seeking |
| creatine cognitive benefits | 260 | Moderate | Research |
| flavoured creatine for women | 210 | Growing | Format preference |
| creatine gummies | 4,400 | 1,300% spike | Format preference |
| creatine for mental health | 480 | Growing | Benefit-seeking |
| nootropic creatine | 110 | Emerging | Advanced research |
| creatine for ADHD | 720 | Growing | Condition-specific |
Emerging. Zero brands dominate. Own with educational content.
Rising fast. No brand has content for this.
Nobody makes content here. First-mover advantage.
Growing. Aligns perfectly with Brainzyme brand.
Create the category. Be the #1 result.
Age-specific. High intent. Underserved.
Niche but high engagement. Brainzyme equity.
Science-forward. Differentiation keyword.
Transactional. Own the answer.
Reframe keyword. "Not a gym supplement."
| Primary Keywords | Backend Keywords |
|---|---|
| creatine for women, women's creatine powder, creatine brain fog, creatine perimenopause, flavoured creatine women, creatine nootropic, creatine focus, creatine cognitive, creatine monohydrate women | brain supplement women, focus supplement, perimenopause supplement, cognitive support, creapure women, plant powered creatine, scottish supplement, nootropic creatine blend, brain fog relief |
| Primary Keywords | Backend Keywords |
|---|---|
| creatine for women, best creatine for women, women's creatine powder, creatine brain health, creatine focus women, creatine perimenopause, flavored creatine women, creatine nootropic, creatine cognitive function, creatine mental clarity | brain supplement women, focus supplement, cognitive creatine, menopause supplement, brain fog supplement, nootropic creatine, creatine ashwagandha, creatine citicoline, clean creatine women |
| Primary (German) | Backend |
|---|---|
| Kreatin für Frauen, Kreatin Pulver Frauen, Kreatin Gehirn, Kreatin Wechseljahre, Kreatin Konzentration, Kreatin Nootropikum, Creapure Frauen, Kreatin Brain Fog, Kreatin Kognition, Kreatin Fokus | Nahrungsergaenzungsmittel Frauen, Gehirnnahrung, Konzentration Supplement, Wechseljahre Supplement, Nootropikum, kognitive Leistung |
| Primary (French) | Backend |
|---|---|
| créatine femme, créatine pour femme, créatine cerveau, créatine ménopause, créatine concentration, créatine nootropique, Creapure femme, créatine brouillard mental | supplément femme, santé cognitive, concentration supplement, périmenopause, nootropique naturel |
| Topic | Search Vol | Competition | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creatine for women: complete guide | High | Medium | High |
| Creatine and perimenopause brain fog | Growing | Very Low | High |
| Does creatine help with focus and ADHD? | Growing | Low | High |
| Best creatine for women over 40 | High | Low | High |
| Creatine vs nootropics (why not both?) | Low | Very Low | Medium |
| Creatine for brain health: what the science says | Medium | Low | High |
| Creatine hair loss myth debunked | High | Medium | Medium |
| Creatine bloating: truth vs myth | High | Medium | Medium |
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Creator-first model: 75% of marketing budget to influencer/creator partnerships. Database across all 4 markets.
1) Tiered approach (mega to nano). 2) Seeding-to-paid pipeline (gift first, contract winners). 3) Seed University (education programme for creators). 4) Content freedom (guidelines not scripts).
| Name | Market | Followers | Niche | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natacha Oceane | UK | 5M+ | Fitness + Science | Mega |
| Krissy Cela | UK | 3.2M | Fitness Entrepreneur | Mega |
| Dr Hazel Wallace | UK | 700K+ | Doctor + Nutrition | Macro |
| Alice Liveing | UK | 700K+ | Fitness + Wellness | Macro |
| Zanna van Dijk | UK | 400K+ | Sustainability + Fitness | Macro |
| Pamela Reif | DE | 27M+ | Fitness | Mega |
| Sophia Thiel | DE | 2.4M+ | Fitness Transformation | Macro |
| Dr Anne Fleck | DE | 500K+ | Nutritional Medicine | Macro/KOL |
| Juju Fitcats | FR | 10.7M+ | Fitness + Lifestyle | Mega |
| Sissy Mua | FR | 5.5M+ | Fitness + Body Positive | Mega |
| Dr Mary Claire Haver | US | 3.7M+ | Menopause + Women's Health | Mega/KOL |
| Michelle Lima | US | 800K+ | Fitness + Wellness | Macro |
| Halle Berry | US | 11.5M+ | Celebrity + Fitness | Mega |
| Phase | Target | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Launch | 100 creators seeded | Micro/nano, 1K-50K followers, no-strings gifting |
| Launch (Month 1-3) | 200-500 active | Mix of micro + macro, content freedom |
| Growth (Month 4-6) | 500-1,000 active | Expand to DE market, add macro creators |
| Scale (Month 7-12) | 2,000+ active | All 4 markets, mega-creator partnerships |
Hey [Name]! Love your content on [specific recent post]. We're launching something different -- a creatine that's actually designed for your brain, not just your body. Made in Scotland, trusted by 2,000+ doctors. Would love to send you a free tub, no strings. Interested?
Hey [Name]! Just following up -- we're sending out sample kits this week. The cognitive angle really resonates with creators who are into productivity/wellness (not just gym content). Happy to answer any questions about the science behind it!
Hi [Name], your content about [topic] really stood out to us. We'd love to discuss a paid collaboration for Brainzyme FOCUS CREATINE -- the world's first creatine + nootropic blend for women. Budget: [range]. 1-2 posts, full creative freedom. Interested in a quick chat?
Hey [Name]! Your content has been incredible -- [specific metric]. We'd love to invite you to become a Brainzyme Ambassador. Benefits: 25% commission, exclusive early access, quarterly bonuses, and feature on our website. This is a long-term partnership. Let's talk?
"Brainzyme Focus Partners" -- hybrid commission model across ShareASale, TikTok Shop, and Amazon Associates.
| Tier | First Sale | Recurring (5 months) | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 15% | 5% | Entry level |
| Preferred | 20% | 10% | 10+ sales/month |
| Ambassador | 25% | 15% | 50+ sales/month |
Monthly content challenges with prizes. Top 20 performers monthly get increased commission (25%), exclusive early access to new flavours, and quarterly bonuses for top 3 sellers.
| Metric | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Y1 Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active Affiliates (UK) | 50 | 150 | 300 | 500 | 500 |
| Multi-Market Total | -- | -- | -- | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Estimated Revenue | £350K total Y1 across 4 markets | £350K | |||
| Break-Even | ~305 affiliate-driven sales/month | ||||
All commissions held 30 days before release. Catches returns and chargebacks.
Commissions reversed on returned/refunded orders.
Self-referral, cookie stuffing, brand bidding, incentivised clicks, misleading claims, spam, coupon sites, trademark misuse, fake reviews, bot traffic.
| Day | Content | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welcome | Programme overview, portal access, getting started |
| 3 | Content Guide | Best practices, top-performing formats, do's and don'ts |
| 7 | First Sale Tips | Hook templates, CTA examples, high-converting approaches |
| 14 | Success Stories | Top affiliate case studies, earnings potential |
| 21 | Advanced Strategy | Multi-platform posting, SEO for creators, email list building |
| 28 | Check-In | Performance review, questions, upgrade path |
| 30 | Tier Evaluation | Auto-assessment for tier upgrade eligibility |
Multi-channel strategy: TikTok Shop, Amazon, DTC, Retail, B2B. Year 1 target: £2.8M.
| Channel | Priority | Y1 Revenue Target | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| TikTok Shop | 40% | £1,120K | Lower (commissions + fees) |
| Amazon | 25% | £700K | Medium |
| DTC (Shopify) | 20% | £560K | Highest |
| Retail | 10% | £280K | Lowest |
| B2B / Wholesale | 5% | £140K | Medium |
| Total | 100% | £2,800K | -- |
| Frequency | Discount | Perks |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly | 20% off | Free shipping, cancel anytime |
| Bi-monthly | 25% off | Free shipping + early access to new flavours |
| Quarterly | 30% off | Free shipping + early access + exclusive merch |
Holland & Barrett (960+ stores), Boots (2,200+ stores), Superdrug, WHSmith Travel, Waitrose (premium). Gym: PureGym (500+ locations) -- sachet format £1.99-2.49.
Target, Walmart, GNC, Whole Foods, Sprouts, Ulta Beauty. Phase 2+ after proving DTC + Amazon traction.
DM (6,800+ stores), Rossmann, Müller, pharmacies (Apotheken). Mrs. Sporty (550+ women-only clubs). Gym sachets via McFIT, FitX.
Pharmacies (55% of supplement sales -- critical), Decathlon (1,700+ stores), Naturalia/Bio c' Bon (organic), Monoprix. Pharmacy-first strategy essential for French credibility.
| Market | Launch PPC Budget | Target BSR | Key Keywords |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK (Amazon.co.uk) | £3-5K/month | Top 50 | creatine for women, women's creatine powder |
| US (Amazon.com) | $5-10K/month | Top 100 | creatine for women, best creatine for women |
| DE (Amazon.de) | EUR 2-3K/month | Top 30 | Kreatin für Frauen, Kreatin Pulver Frauen |
| FR (Amazon.fr) | EUR 1-2K/month | Top 20 | créatine femme, créatine pour femme |
Total Year 1 budget: £420K (UK), £960K (all markets). Channel mix and budget allocation.
| Flow | Emails | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome Series | 5 | Onboarding, education, first purchase incentive |
| Abandoned Cart | 3 | Recovery with social proof + urgency |
| Post-Purchase | 4 | Usage tips, review request, subscription offer, cross-sell |
| Subscription | Ongoing | Retention, upgrade prompts, loyalty rewards |
| Re-engagement | 3 | Win-back lapsed customers |
| Replenishment | 2 | Timed reminders based on purchase cycle |
| Podcast | Audience | Estimated Cost | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huberman Lab | Science/health | $25-50K | High (science authority) |
| The Skinny Confidential | Women's wellness | $10-20K | High |
| Feel Better Live More | UK wellness | £5-10K | Very High |
| Diary of a CEO | Entrepreneurs | £15-30K | High (founder story) |
| Hot Flush Podcast | Perimenopause | £1-3K | Very High |
| ADHD Girls Podcast | ADHD women | £500-2K | Very High |
| Deliciously Ella | Plant-based wellness | £5-10K | High |
| High Performance | Professionals | £5-15K | Medium-High |
| Event | Market | Cost | Audience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balance Festival | UK | £10-15K | Wellness consumers |
| FIBO | DE | EUR 15-25K | Fitness industry |
| FITEX | DE | EUR 10-15K | Fitness consumers |
| Expo West | US | $20-30K | Natural products |
| Quarter | Budget | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 (Pre-launch + Launch) | £99K | Seeding, TikTok Shop setup, launch ads |
| Q2 | £115K | Scale paid, Amazon launch, retail approach |
| Q3 | £122K | Growth optimisation, DE prep |
| Q4 | £124K | Black Friday, scaling winners |
| Total | £460K |
Partner evaluation scorecard, co-marketing campaigns, and channel partner programme.
Weighted criteria: ICP Alignment 25%, Product Complementarity 20%, Market Reach 15%, Brand Reputation 15%, Tech Readiness 10%, Exec Access 10%, Cultural Fit 5%
Investment: £25K. Revenue target: £80K direct + £30K indirect. Vending sachets in 500+ locations. In-gym sampling, digital screen content, member emails.
Investment: £10K. Value: 15-25% conversion uplift. "Powered by Creapure" on all packaging. Joint conference presence, research co-funding, trade introductions.
Investment: £15-20K. Revenue: £50K direct + £100K attributed. Content partnerships, in-app recommendations, co-branded campaigns.
| Tier | Discount | Min Order | Perks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum | 45% off RRP | 500+ units/month | Dedicated account manager, co-marketing fund, exclusivity options |
| Gold | 40% off RRP | 200-499/month | Priority support, marketing materials, POS displays |
| Silver | 35% off RRP | 50-199/month | Standard support, product training |
| Bronze | 30% off RRP | 10-49/month | Portal access, basic materials |
Nutrition tracking integration
Fitness activity pairing
Workout supplement recommendations
Period tracking + cycle-based dosing
Menstrual health + supplement timing
Perimenopause tracking + recommendations
10 practitioner categories. 500 practitioner target Year 1 at £1,440/yr each = £720K revenue potential.
| Category | Market Size | Priority | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nutritionists / Dietitians | 15K+ UK, 5K+ targetable | P1 | BANT 3K+, ANP 1.5K+. Natural product recommenders. |
| GPs | 45K UK | P1 | High trust, high volume, supplement-curious subset |
| OB/GYNs | 60K US (ACOG members) | P1 | Perimenopause prescribers. NAMS 3K+ menopause specialists. |
| Private ADHD Clinics | 200+ UK clinics | P1 | Patients on 18-37 month NHS wait lists |
| Menopause Specialists | 500+ targetable UK | P1 | New audience for FOCUS CREATINE |
| Pharmacists | 56K UK / 65K DE / 74K FR | P2 | Dispensing + recommending. Critical in France (55% of sales). |
| Heilpraktiker (DE) | 32K Germany | P2 | Target 500 Year 1. Natural medicine practitioners. |
| Functional Medicine | 2K UK, 10K+ US (IFM) | P2 | Fullscript platform: 90K+ practitioners |
| Psychiatrists | Specialist | P2 | Cognitive support interest growing |
| Naturopaths | Various by market | P2 | Natural product alignment |
"Creatine and Women's Cognitive Health -- Evidence Review." 1-hour online. CPD-accredited (BANT, CPD UK). Practitioners earn credits.
10 single-serve sachets (mix of flavours) + product information card + patient-facing leaflet. One kit per practitioner. Additional kits at cost (£8).
5-part evidence pack: creatine cognitive research summary, CONCRET-MENOPA trial, Cognizin evidence, KSM-66 evidence, product datasheet.
B2B portal: wholesale pricing (30-40% off), sample ordering, CPD resources, marketing materials, referral tracking dashboard.
| Tier | Volume/Month | Discount | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | 1-20 tubs | 30% off RRP | £17.49 |
| Tier 2 | 21-50 tubs | 35% off RRP | £16.24 |
| Tier 3 | 51+ tubs | 40% off RRP | £14.99 |
| Market | Target KOL | Specialty | Following |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK | Dr Hazel Wallace | Doctor + Nutrition | 700K+ |
| US | Dr Mary Claire Haver | Menopause + Women's Health | 3.7M+ |
| Germany | Dr Anne Fleck | Nutritional Medicine | 500K+ |
PR pillars, media targets across 4 markets, press templates, awards strategy, and crisis comms. Budget: £56-67K total.
"World's first creatine + nootropic blend for women"
Clinical research, CONCRET-MENOPA trial, evidence-first messaging
"Crafted in Edinburgh" premium positioning
Calum's story, Brainzyme journey, democratising cognitive health
Women's Health UK, Grazia, Stylist, Marie Claire UK, Red Magazine, The Telegraph Health, The Guardian Wellness, BBC Good Food, Cosmopolitan UK, Healthista, Natural Health Magazine, Holland & Barrett blog, Boots Health Hub, The Scotsman, Edinburgh Evening News, Sunday Times Style, Glamour UK, Refinery29 UK, Netdoctor, Evening Standard
Well+Good, MindBodyGreen, Women's Health US, Shape, Self, Byrdie, The Cut, Bustle, PopSugar, Forbes Health, Men's Health (women's section), Healthline, Verywell Health, Prevention
Women's Health Deutschland, Brigitte, Freundin, FIT FOR FUN, Apotheken Umschau, Men's Health DE (women's coverage), EatSmarter, Reformhaus Kurier
Top Santé, Femme Actuelle, Marie Claire France, Elle France, Doctissimo, Santé Magazine, Madame Figaro
| Award | Category | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Health Awards | Best New Supplement | Annual |
| Beauty Shortlist Awards | Wellness Innovation | Annual |
| Scottish Enterprise Innovation | Product Innovation | Annual |
| King's Awards for Enterprise | Innovation | Annual |
| Holland & Barrett Awards | Best New Product | Annual |
| Nutraingredients Awards | Sports Nutrition | Annual |
| Podcast | Audience | Angle |
|---|---|---|
| Diary of a CEO | 3M+ per episode | Scottish founder, 10 years bootstrapping, creatine revolution |
| Huberman Lab | Science audience | Creatine cognitive research, nootropic synergies |
| Feel Better Live More | UK wellness | Brain health, perimenopause, Scottish provenance |
| The Food Medic | Evidence-based nutrition | Science behind the formula |
| Happy Place (Fearne Cotton) | Wellness/mental health | Mental clarity, brain fog, women's health |
| Phase | Timing | Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Launch | April-June 2026 | Journalist seeding, embargo press release, influencer gifting |
| Launch | July 2026 | Press release, launch event, media interviews, review samples |
| Post-Launch | Aug 2026 - March 2027 | Ongoing press office, award submissions, podcast appearances, DE/US expansion announcements |
25+ organisations across ADHD, Women's Health, Brain Health, and Sports/Fitness categories. Budget: £58-120K Y1 UK.
| Organisation | Market | Opportunity |
|---|---|---|
| ADHD Foundation | UK | Awareness partnerships, event sponsorship |
| ADHD UK | UK | Content collaboration, awareness campaigns |
| ADDISS | UK | Information services partnership |
| ADDA | US | US awareness, educational content |
| CHADD | US | Professional education partnerships |
| ADHD Europe | EU | Pan-European awareness |
| Organisation | Market | Opportunity |
|---|---|---|
| The Daisy Network | UK | Premature menopause support |
| Menopause Charity | UK | Awareness, education, workplace programmes |
| Women's Health Concern | UK | Gynaecological health awareness |
| NAMS | US | Menopause society, practitioner education |
| Women's Health Initiative | US | Research collaboration |
| Deutsche Menopause Gesellschaft | DE | German menopause awareness |
| Organisation | Opportunity |
|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Society | Brain health awareness, research support |
| Alzheimer's Research UK | Research funding partnerships |
| Brain Research UK | Research collaboration, awareness |
| Mental Health Foundation | Mental health awareness campaigns |
| Mind | Mental health support, workplace campaigns |
| BrightFocus Foundation | Brain health research (US) |
| Dana Foundation | Brain science education (US) |
| Organisation | Opportunity |
|---|---|
| Women in Sport | Female participation, research |
| This Girl Can (Sport England) | Campaign alignment, events |
| parkrun | Sampling, community engagement |
| UK Active | Fitness industry partnerships |
| WADA/UKAD | Clean sport verification (anti-doping) |
| Informed Sport | Third-party testing certification |
| BSNA | Sports nutrition industry body |
| European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance | EU industry representation |
2-5% of sales donated. "Every tub supports [charity]." Drives purchase intent + positive brand association.
Joint awareness campaigns (ADHD Awareness Month, World Menopause Day). Shared content, co-branded materials.
Sponsor charity events, runs, conferences. Brand visibility + sampling opportunities.
£10K-£200K. Co-fund research on creatine cognitive benefits. Highest long-term brand value.
Free product for charity beneficiaries. Cost-effective goodwill + real-world evidence collection.
Joint campaigns with ADHD Foundation + Menopause Charity. In-store promotions, social media takeovers, limited-edition packaging, donation pledges. Concentrated impact period aligning both key audiences simultaneously.
| Phase | Budget | Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 (UK) | £58K-£120K | UK only |
| Year 2 (All Markets) | £145K-£300K | UK + DE + US + FR |
5 partnership GTM plans with combined Y1 revenue potential of £850K-£3.3M.
| Partnership | Conservative | Base Case | Upside | Investment | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PureGym | £180K | £360K | £750K | £60-180K | 2.3-5.0x |
| Alzchem/Creapure | £50K | £100K | £150K | £18-42K | 3-5x |
| TikTok Shop | £400K | £800K | £1,200K | £322-569K | 0.87-1.48x |
| Mrs. Sporty | £100K | £300K | £450K | £33-45K | 2.0-5.3x |
| Practitioner Network | £120K | £350K | £750K | £67-101K | 1.8-7.4x |
| Total | £850K | £1,910K | £3,300K | £500-937K | 2.0-3.8x |
500+ UK locations. Vending machine sachets (£1.99-2.49), in-gym sampling, digital screen content, member emails, co-branded "Focus Circuit" classes. 3-phase rollout: Pilot (50 gyms) → Scale (200) → National (500+). Investment: £15-25K Phase 1. ROI: 2.3-5.0x.
| Metric | Phase 1 (50 gyms) | Phase 2 (200 gyms) | Phase 3 (500+ gyms) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachets sold/month | 2,500-5,000 | 10,000-20,000 | 25,000-50,000 |
| Revenue/month | £5-10K | £20-40K | £50-100K |
| DTC conversion | 5% | 10% | 15% |
"Powered by Creapure" on all packaging. Joint conference presence (2-3 events/year). Research co-funding (£10-25K pilot study). Trade introductions (10+ retailer/distributor intros). Volume pricing (10-15% savings). Investment: £18-42K. ROI: 3-5x.
| Value Type | Y1 Estimate |
|---|---|
| Procurement savings | £5-15K |
| Conversion rate uplift (2-5%) | £30-75K incremental |
| Trade introductions | £20-50K |
| Conference cost sharing | £3-8K saved |
| Research publication | Highest strategic value (unquantifiable) |
Primary revenue channel. Super Brand Day target by Month 4-6. Open affiliate programme (1K+ followers). Weekly live shopping (2-3x/week). Spark Ads (£3-5K/month). TikTok-exclusive bundle "Brain & Body Starter Kit" (£29.99). Investment: £322-569K. Note: TikTok Shop ROI looks modest directly, but 15% customer migration to DTC subscription = £416K ARR from 3,200 subscribers.
| Metric | Month 1-3 | Month 4-6 | Month 7-12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GMV/month | £15-30K | £50-80K | £100-150K |
| Active affiliates | 50-100 | 200-500 | 500-1,000 |
| Creator content/month | 30-50 | 100-200 | 200+ |
| Spark Ads ROAS | 3x | 4x | 5x |
| TikTok-to-DTC migration | 5% | 10% | 15-20% |
550+ women-only clubs, ~350K members across 8 EU markets. "Brain + Body in 30 Minutes" co-branded campaign. Phase 1: 50 German clubs. Phase 2: 200 clubs. Phase 3: EU expansion. In-club POS, welcome pack sachets, trainer endorsement programme (EUR 2/referral), digital screens, October menopause campaign.
| Metric | Phase 1 (50 clubs) | Phase 2 (200 clubs) |
|---|---|---|
| Tubs sold/month | 250-500 | 1,500-3,000 |
| In-club revenue/month | EUR 6,250-12,500 | EUR 37,500-75,000 |
| Trainers trained | 100 | 400 |
| Online (MRSSPORTY15 code) | EUR 2,000/month | EUR 8,000/month |
Investment: Phase 1 EUR 32,500-44,500. ROI: 2.0-5.3x.
Highest ROI of all 5 partnerships. Leverage existing 2,000+ medical professional network. Build brainzyme.com/practitioners B2B portal. CPD-accredited education, evidence packs, quarterly webinars, conference presence. Wholesale tiers (30-40% off). 10% referral commission on online sales. Investment: £67-101K. ROI: 1.8-7.4x.
| Metric | Month 1-3 | Month 4-6 | Month 7-12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practitioners activated | 200 (10% of network) | 500 (25%) | 1,000 (50%) |
| New practitioners recruited | 50 | 150 | 400 |
| Wholesale revenue/month | £1,500-2,500 | £4,500-7,500 | £10,500-17,500 |
| Online referral revenue/month | £2,500-5,000 | £7,500-15,000 | £20,000-40,000 |
| CPD completions | 50 | 200 | 500 |
| Sample kits distributed | 250 | 650 | 1,400 |
Strategic note: Practitioner channel has highest ROI because (1) existing network = minimal acquisition cost, (2) practitioner-referred customers have higher LTV, (3) defensible moat, (4) reinforces "trusted by 2,000+ medical professionals" claim.
| Synergy | Partnerships | How It Works |
|---|---|---|
| Creapure credibility in gyms | Creapure x PureGym x Mrs. Sporty | "Powered by Creapure" on gym sachets and in-club POS. German members recognise domestic quality mark. |
| TikTok content from gyms | PureGym x Mrs. Sporty x TikTok | Film TikTok content in gym locations. "I tried the gym vending machine creatine for 30 days." |
| Practitioner endorsement in content | Practitioners x TikTok | "My nutritionist recommended this" -- highest-trust content format. |
| Research amplification | Creapure x Practitioners | Alzchem co-funded research shared via practitioner network. Practitioners cite study when recommending. |
| Gym-to-subscription funnel | PureGym x Mrs. Sporty x DTC | Sachet QR codes drive subscriptions. Gym = trial, DTC = retention. |
| Partnership | Y1 Investment |
|---|---|
| PureGym | £60,000-£180,000 |
| Creapure | £18,000-£42,000 |
| TikTok Shop | £322,000-£569,000 |
| Mrs. Sporty | £33,000-£45,000 |
| Practitioner Network | £67,000-£101,000 |
| Total | £500,000-£937,000 |
Revised product strategy with competitor-benchmarked pricing: 6-product range led by proven market demand. All prices adjusted against real TikTok Shop and Amazon competitor data. Pure Creatine corrected from £24.99 to £14.99 to match market reality. Creatine + Nootropics raised to £32.99 reflecting zero-competitor premium.
V2 priced Pure Creatine at £24.99 — but Free Soul sells theirs at £12.49 (60 servings), Warrior at £10 (60 servings), and MyProtein at £10.49 (50 servings). At £24.99 we would be 2x the market rate with no justification. V2.1 corrects all pricing against real competitor benchmarks across TikTok Shop, Amazon, and DTC. Key changes:
£29.99 (sub: £23.99) · Category: Glow
Priced below Free Soul (hero competitor), premium to Warrior. Sweet spot for quality positioning.
Why lead: Free Soul's CreaGlow is their #1 seller. Creatine + collagen is the fastest-growing combination in the category. Proven demand, proven TikTok content (skin glow, beauty). Addresses the largest audience: women who want beauty + fitness in one scoop.
Est. revenue share: 35% of total
£14.99 (sub: £11.99) · Category: Essentials
At £14.99/30srv (£0.50/srv) we’re premium to mass-market but justified by Creapure certification + flavoured options. Sub price £11.99 (£0.40/srv) closes the gap.
Why core: Entry-level product driving the 320% growth surge. Lowest price = lowest barrier. Highest Amazon search volume. Gateway to the rest of the range. Old V2 price of £24.99 was 2x market rate — corrected to £14.99.
Est. revenue share: 25% of total
£22.99 (sub: £18.39) · Category: Body
Undercuts Free Soul by £2. Premium to Warrior but with superior electrolyte profile (5:3 potassium-to-sodium ratio).
Why strong: Hydration is a proven TikTok category. Priced to undercut Free Soul HydraCreatine (£24.99) while maintaining margin. 5:3 potassium-to-sodium ratio differentiates from sodium-heavy competitors. Gym-day product = high repeat purchase.
Est. revenue share: 15% of total
£32.99 (sub: £26.39) · Category: Brain
Total white space. Premium price justified — raised from £29.99 to £32.99 to reflect unique positioning and premium ingredients (Cognizin, Lion's Mane).
Why differentiated: Zero competitors globally. This is the unique moat product — but unproven consumer demand means it follows, not leads. Leverages Brainzyme's 10-year nootropic heritage. Targets ADHD/focus seekers and knowledge workers.
Est. revenue share: 10% of total
£27.99 (sub: £22.39) · Category: Wellness
Reduced from £32.99 to £27.99. Slight premium over Health & Her justified by creatine addition + KSM-66 Ashwagandha.
Why niche premium: Most specific audience (women 35+). CONCRET-MENOPA 2025 RCT provides compelling science. Growing awareness but still an education-heavy sell. Highest LTV once converted (loyal, repeat buyers). Price reduced to lower barrier to trial.
Est. revenue share: 10% of total
£22.99 (sub: £18.39) · Category: Body
Reduced from £27.99 to £22.99. Premium over standalone glucomannan justified by creatine addition + green tea + chromium stack.
Why tactical: Weight management is evergreen demand. Glucomannan has EFSA-approved weight loss claim. Risk: ASA scrutiny on weight-related messaging. Requires careful compliance. Trend-aligned (#GLP1, appetite control). Smallest launch volume.
Est. revenue share: 5% of total
All prices verified from TikTok Shop, Amazon, and DTC storefronts. Organised by product category to show where HerLift sits in each market.
| Category | Brand | Product | Price | Servings | £/Srv | TikTok Shop | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Creatine | HerLift | Pure Creatine | £14.99 | 30 | £0.50 | Yes | UK |
| Free Soul | Pure Creatine | £12.49 | 60 | £0.21 | Yes | UK | |
| Warrior | Creatine Monohydrate | £10.00 | 60 | £0.17 | Yes | UK | |
| MyProtein | Creatine Monohydrate | £10.49 | 50 | £0.21 | No | UK | |
| Applied Nutrition | Creatine Monohydrate | £12.95 | 50 | £0.26 | Yes | UK | |
| Creatine + Collagen | HerLift | Creatine + Collagen | £29.99 | 30 | £1.00 | Yes | UK |
| Free Soul | CreaGlow | £34.99 | 30 | £1.17 | Yes | UK | |
| Warrior | Creatine + Collagen | £17.99 | 30 | £0.60 | Yes | UK | |
| Applied Nutrition | Collagen + Creatine | £21.95 | 30 | £0.73 | Yes | UK | |
| Creatine + Electrolytes | HerLift | Creatine + Electrolytes | £22.99 | 30 | £0.77 | Yes | UK |
| Free Soul | HydraCreatine | £24.99 | 30 | £0.83 | Yes | UK | |
| Applied Nutrition | Creatine + Electrolytes | £21.95 | 30 | £0.73 | Yes | UK | |
| Warrior | Hydra Creatine | £18.99 | 80 | £0.24 | Yes | UK | |
| Creatine + Nootropics | HerLift | Creatine + Nootropics | £32.99 | 30 | £1.10 | Yes | UK |
| Ancient+Brave | True Collagen + Brain | £28.00 | 30 | £0.93 | No | UK | |
| Mind Lab Pro | Nootropic (no creatine) | £49-69 | 30 | £1.63-2.30 | No | UK | |
| US benchmarks: Bloom $19.99/40srv, Alani Nu $26.44/30srv, Wellah $14.99/50srv (Pure); Peach Perfect $34.97 (Collagen); Wellah $17.99 (Electrolytes); Harlo $38-49 (Electrolytes) | |||||||
Based on competitor sales data (Free Soul product mix, Amazon category analysis) and market demand signals. Creatine + Collagen leads because it addresses the largest proven audience. Mix unchanged from V2 — pricing correction affects revenue totals, not product mix.
Revised with competitor-benchmarked pricing. Blended ASP £24.95 (down from ~£27). Conservative £1.05M, Base £2.10M, Optimistic £3.65M.
| Product | Price | Rev Share | Conservative (£1.05M) | Base (£2.10M) | Optimistic (£3.65M) | Est. Units (Base) | Gross Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creatine + Collagen | £29.99 | 35% | £367,500 | £735,000 | £1,277,500 | 24,500 | 72% |
| Pure Creatine | £14.99 | 25% | £262,500 | £525,000 | £912,500 | 35,020 | 73% |
| Creatine + Electrolytes | £22.99 | 15% | £157,500 | £315,000 | £547,500 | 13,700 | 76% |
| Creatine + Nootropics | £32.99 | 10% | £105,000 | £210,000 | £365,000 | 6,370 | 73% |
| Creatine + Perimenopause | £27.99 | 10% | £105,000 | £210,000 | £365,000 | 7,500 | 71% |
| Creatine + Appetite | £22.99 | 5% | £52,500 | £105,000 | £182,500 | 4,570 | 74% |
| TOTAL | 100% | £1,050,000 | £2,100,000 | £3,650,000 | 91,660 | 73% |
Pure Creatine (25% mix): £14.99 × 0.25 = £3.75 | Creatine + Collagen (35% mix): £29.99 × 0.35 = £10.50 | Creatine + Electrolytes (15% mix): £22.99 × 0.15 = £3.45 | Creatine + Nootropics (10% mix): £32.99 × 0.10 = £3.30 | Creatine + Perimenopause (10% mix): £27.99 × 0.10 = £2.80 | Creatine + Appetite (5% mix): £22.99 × 0.05 = £1.15
Blended ASP: £24.95 (down from previous ~£27)
| Product | Price | Conservative | Base | Aggressive | Units (Base) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creatine + Collagen | £29.99 | £83,300 | £238,000 | £476,000 | 7,940 |
| Pure Creatine | £14.99 | £59,500 | £170,000 | £340,000 | 11,340 |
| Creatine + Electrolytes | £22.99 | £35,700 | £102,000 | £204,000 | 4,440 |
| Creatine + Nootropics | £32.99 | £23,800 | £68,000 | £136,000 | 2,060 |
| Creatine + Perimenopause | £27.99 | £23,800 | £68,000 | £136,000 | 2,430 |
| Creatine + Appetite | £22.99 | £11,900 | £34,000 | £68,000 | 1,480 |
| UK Total | £238,000 | £680,000 | £1,360,000 | 29,690 |
Month 1: £13K → Month 3: £36K → Month 6: £58K → Month 9: £95K → Month 12: £128K
Lead with Creatine + Collagen and Pure Creatine on TikTok Shop + Amazon. Layer in Electrolytes at Month 2, Nootropics + Perimenopause at Month 3, Appetite at Month 4. Lower Pure Creatine price drives higher unit volume and faster customer acquisition.
| Product | Price | Conservative | Base | Aggressive | Units (Base) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creatine + Collagen | $34.99 | $71,050 | $203,000 | $345,100 | 5,800 |
| Pure Creatine | $19.99 | $50,750 | $145,000 | $246,500 | 7,250 |
| Creatine + Electrolytes | $24.99 | $30,450 | $87,000 | $147,900 | 3,480 |
| Creatine + Nootropics | $37.99 | $20,300 | $58,000 | $98,600 | 1,530 |
| Creatine + Perimenopause | $32.99 | $20,300 | $58,000 | $98,600 | 1,760 |
| Creatine + Appetite | $24.99 | $10,150 | $29,000 | $49,300 | 1,160 |
| US Total | $203,000 | $580,000 | $986,000 | 20,980 |
Month 1: $4.8K → Month 3: $14.5K → Month 6: $53K → Month 9: $108K → Month 12: $156K
US is the most competitive market (Alani Nu $605M, Bloom $350M) but also the largest. 52,178 weekly Amazon searches for "creatine for women." $19.99 Pure Creatine matches Bloom exactly. Lead with Creatine + Collagen + Pure Creatine on Amazon.com.
| Product | Price | Conservative | Base | Aggressive | Units (Base) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creatine + Collagen | €27.99 | €55,125 | €157,500 | €267,750 | 5,630 |
| Pure Creatine | €14.99 | €39,375 | €112,500 | €191,250 | 7,510 |
| Creatine + Electrolytes | €21.99 | €23,625 | €67,500 | €114,750 | 3,070 |
| Creatine + Nootropics | €29.99 | €15,750 | €45,000 | €76,500 | 1,500 |
| Creatine + Perimenopause | €24.99 | €15,750 | €45,000 | €76,500 | 1,800 |
| Creatine + Appetite | €21.99 | €7,875 | €22,500 | €38,250 | 1,020 |
| Germany Total | €157,500 | €450,000 | €765,000 | 20,530 |
Almost ALL creatine in Germany is unflavoured. HerLift's flavoured range (Berry Burst, Tropical Mango, Peach Iced Tea) fills a massive gap. Creapure is manufactured in Germany — "Powered by Creapure" is the #1 trust signal. TikTok Shop is restricted for supplements (invite-only) so DTC + Amazon.de must carry the load initially. €14.99 Pure Creatine with Creapure is highly competitive in the German market.
| Product | Price | Conservative | Base | Aggressive | Units (Base) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creatine + Collagen | €29.99 | €20,213 | €57,750 | €98,175 | 1,930 |
| Pure Creatine | €16.99 | €14,438 | €41,250 | €70,125 | 2,430 |
| Creatine + Electrolytes | €23.99 | €8,663 | €24,750 | €42,075 | 1,030 |
| Creatine + Nootropics | €32.99 | €5,775 | €16,500 | €28,050 | 500 |
| Creatine + Perimenopause | €27.99 | €5,775 | €16,500 | €28,050 | 590 |
| Creatine + Appetite | €23.99 | €2,888 | €8,250 | €14,025 | 344 |
| France Total | €57,750 | €165,000 | €280,500 | 6,824 |
All products must be reformulated for France. Creatine dose drops to 2g (within 3g total serving). This affects Pure Creatine most significantly (5g → 2g, losing the "full clinical dose" positioning). French prices are slightly higher across the range to reflect reformulation cost. Creatine + Collagen and other combination products adapt more easily since they already use 3g creatine. France is the smallest market due to late entry + regulatory constraints.
| Market | Launch | Conservative | Base | Optimistic | Units (Base) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | Q3 2026 | £238,000 | £680,000 | £1,360,000 | 29,690 |
| US | Q1 2027 | £203,000 | £580,000 | £986,000 | 20,980 |
| Germany | Q4 2026 | £157,500 | £450,000 | £765,000 | 20,530 |
| France | Q2 2027 | £57,750 | £165,000 | £280,500 | 6,824 |
| TOTAL | £656,250 | £1,875,000 | £3,391,500 | 78,024 |
Note: US and EU figures converted to GBP at $1.28/£1 and €1.17/£1. Base scenario £1.87M aligns with £2.10M optimistic with TikTok Shop outperformance factored in.
| Product | RRP | Sub Price | Est. COGS | Gross Margin | Blended ASP | Net/Unit (DTC) | Net/Unit (TikTok) | Net/Unit (Amazon) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Creatine | £14.99 | £11.99 | £4.00 | 73% | £13.50 | £8.70 | £5.80 | £4.30 |
| Creatine + Collagen | £29.99 | £23.99 | £8.50 | 72% | £27.00 | £17.00 | £11.60 | £9.50 |
| Creatine + Electrolytes | £22.99 | £18.39 | £5.50 | 76% | £20.70 | £13.95 | £9.50 | £7.60 |
| Creatine + Nootropics | £32.99 | £26.39 | £9.00 | 73% | £29.70 | £18.90 | £12.80 | £10.50 |
| Creatine + Perimenopause | £27.99 | £22.39 | £8.00 | 71% | £25.20 | £15.70 | £10.50 | £8.50 |
| Creatine + Appetite | £22.99 | £18.39 | £6.00 | 74% | £20.70 | £13.50 | £9.20 | £7.30 |
Net/unit calculated after: DTC = Shopify fees (6%); TikTok = platform fee (5%) + affiliate commission (15-20%); Amazon = referral fee (15%) + FBA (~£3). Subscription pricing reduces ASP by ~15-20% but increases LTV 3-4x through retention. COGS updated with corrected supplier quotes.
| Channel | Share | Revenue | Margin | Key Driver |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TikTok Shop | 40% | £750,000 | 42-47% | Affiliate army (1,000+ creators), live shopping, Spark Ads |
| Amazon | 25% | £468,750 | 45-50% | 52K weekly searches (US), Subscribe & Save, PPC |
| DTC (Shopify) | 20% | £375,000 | 58-68% | Highest margin, subscription (30% target), email/SMS |
| Retail | 10% | £187,500 | 35-40% | Boots, H&B, DM, Rossmann (post Month 6) |
| B2B | 5% | £93,750 | 40-50% | Practitioners, PureGym vending, Mrs. Sporty, clinics |
| Total | 100% | £1,875,000 | 48% blended |
| Month | Event | Cumulative Investment | Cumulative Revenue | Net Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 (M1) | UK launch | -£62.5K | £13K | -£49.5K |
| Sep 2026 (M3) | UK scaling | -£107.5K | £85K | -£22.5K |
| Oct 2026 (M4) | DE entry | -£160.6K | £143K | -£17.6K |
| Dec 2026 (M6) | UK + DE running | -£227.8K | £300K | +£72.2K |
| Jan 2027 (M7) | US entry | -£284K | £395K | +£111K |
| Mar 2027 (M9) | 3 markets | -£378K | £640K | +£262K |
| Apr 2027 (M10) | FR entry | -£424.9K | £770K | +£345.1K |
| Jun 2027 (M12) | 4 markets running | -£490.7K | £1.87M+ | +£1.38M |
Don't launch all 6 products simultaneously. Stagger based on demand certainty:
| Phase | Products | Timing | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1: Launch | Creatine + Collagen, Pure Creatine | Day 1 | Proven demand. 60% of projected revenue. Lowest risk. Maximum TikTok content potential (beauty + fitness). Pure Creatine at £14.99 drives volume and customer acquisition. |
| Phase 2: Expand | Creatine + Electrolytes | Month 2 | Validated by Free Soul HydraCreatine. Active/gym audience. Complements Phase 1 range. £22.99 undercuts Free Soul (£24.99). |
| Phase 3: Differentiate | Creatine + Nootropics, Creatine + Perimenopause | Month 3-4 | Unique moat products. Need initial brand trust before selling “brain supplement.” Higher education cost. Nootropics at £32.99 (premium, zero competition). Perimenopause at £27.99 (accessible entry for 35+ women). |
| Phase 4: Complete | Creatine + Appetite Support | Month 4-6 | Most regulatory-sensitive (weight claims). ASA scrutiny. Launch once compliance framework proven. |
| Gate | Trigger | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| UK Month 3 | Revenue < £18K/month | Pause international expansion, double down on UK TikTok |
| UK Month 3 | Revenue > £45K/month | Accelerate DE entry by 1 month |
| Any market | Creatine + Collagen < 25% of sales | Reassess hero product strategy, test Pure Creatine as lead |
| Any market | TikTok > 50% of revenue | Diversification urgency — increase Amazon + DTC spend |
| Any market | Gross margin < 60% | Review COGS, renegotiate supplier or adjust pricing |
| Month 6 | Nootropics + Perimenopause < 5% combined | Reduce SKU investment, reallocate to top 3 products |
| Month 9 | Subscription conversion < 15% | Increase S&S discount to 25%, add first-order incentive |