Meet Harrison Nott, 16, whose bedroom towel business now makes £750,000 a year

Harrison Nott, a 16-year-old entrepreneur from Essex, England, started CoolTowel in his bedroom in 2023. After winning a global pitching competition and attracting investor Rio Ferdinand, his cooling towel business generated over £750,000 in revenue this year. Despite sales success, stock shortages, copycats and operating costs remain challenges as he pursues profitability full-time.