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Rich Energy

Rich Energy is a British energy drink brand associated with William Storey and launched in 2015.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Rich Energy is a British energy drink brand associated with William Storey and launched in 2015. It markets itself as a premium energy drink made with mountain spring water and natural caffeine, and it has been involved in high-profile motorsport sponsorships, including Formula 1.

History

Rich Energy was founded in 2015 and is presented by the company as a British brand originating in Richmond, London. Earlier reporting described the business as having a more opaque origin story, with product development beginning years before the 2015 launch.

Product and branding

The company markets Rich Energy as a premium energy drink made with mountain spring water and natural caffeine. Its black-and-gold branding and stag logo are central to its identity, and the company says the stag refers to Richmond Park.

Motorsport sponsorship

Rich Energy became widely known through motorsport sponsorship, especially its title partnership with Haas Formula 1 in 2019. The deal ended early, and coverage of the partnership highlighted the brand's unusual public profile. The brand has also claimed involvement in other motorsport series, including IndyCar, British Superbikes, BTCC, and Isle of Man TT.

Business profile

Rich Energy has been described in reporting as a British beverage brand with distribution and trademark activity linked to the UK and other countries. Public information about its corporate structure and product history has often been limited or inconsistent across sources.

Key facts

  • Rich Energy was founded by William Storey in 2015.
  • The brand uses a stag logo inspired by Richmond Park.
  • It gained widespread attention through its sponsorship of the Haas Formula 1 team in 2019.
  • The brand markets itself as a premium British energy drink with mountain spring water and natural caffeine.
  • Rich Energy has also claimed involvement in other motorsport series such as IndyCar and British Superbikes.
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Canadian context

Rich Energy has been visible to Canadian readers mainly through international motorsport coverage and Formula 1 sponsorship reporting, rather than through a major Canada-specific corporate presence in the available sources.

Frequently asked questions

What is Rich Energy?
Rich Energy is a British energy drink brand that markets itself as a premium product made with mountain spring water and natural caffeine.
Who founded Rich Energy?
Rich Energy is associated with William Storey, who is identified in company materials and reporting as the founder.
When was Rich Energy founded?
The brand was founded in 2015, according to the company and secondary reporting.
Why is Rich Energy known outside the drinks market?
It became widely noticed for its sponsorship of Haas in Formula 1 and other motorsport appearances.
Where did the brand originate?
The company says Rich Energy started in Richmond, London.

References

  1. Rich Energyhttps://richenergy.com/
    Supports: Brand identity, premium British energy drink positioning
  2. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rich_Energy
    Supports: Founding date, founder, general company history
  3. Rich Energyhttps://richenergy.com/about/
    Supports: Origin in Richmond, London; stag logo; brand description; motorsport claims
  4. LinkedInhttps://uk.linkedin.com/company/rich-energy-beverages
    Supports: Company profile details, UK business information, distribution rights note
  5. ESPNhttps://www.espn.com/f1/story/_/id/27221746/the-bizarre-haas-rich-energy-saga-explained
    Supports: Haas F1 sponsorship, public attention, premature end of partnership
  6. Rich Energyhttps://richenergy.com/news/new-era-2024/
    Supports: Company narrative, origin in Richmond, London, ingredients, brand identity
  7. UK Companies Househttps://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/15261581
    Supports: Registered company information for RICH ENERGY BRAND LIMITED
  8. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_John_Storey
    Supports: Association of William Storey with Rich Energy