Less than two years ago, PortaSauna was an idea shared between friends in Portsmouth. The plan was to make real, wood-fired sauna experiences possible in any back garden, on any beach, and at any event, without the cost and hassle of permanent buildings.
Since then, PortaSauna has grown into a fast-moving wellness brand, with customers across the UK. The business also won Start Up Business of the Year at the Portsmouth Business Awards 2025.
Jordan Boon , Founder of PortaSauna said:
“To stand on stage at Santander’s headquarters and be recognised in the top three UK SMEs in this competition is a big moment of validation. It shows that portable wellness, community-led recovery and contrast therapy have a real place in the future of health and wellbeing.”
The announcement was made at the national final held on 13 November at Unity Place, Santander UK’s headquarters in Milton Keynes. Nine finalists across three categories (University, Start-up and SME) pitched live to a panel of high-profile judges including former F1 boss Claire Williams, entrepreneur and investor Deborah Meaden, and Santander UK CEO Mike Regnier.
PortaSauna represented the SME category, alongside two incredible businesses:
PortaSauna will use the funding, profile and connections from the Santander award to move faster on some key projects for 2026: