The Virgin Group was founded by Richard Branson in 1979 . Virgin Magazine , founded by Branson at 16 , was added to the group . The Virgin Group has gone on to grow very succesful businesses in sectors ranging from mobile telephony , to transportation , travel , financial services , leisure , music , holidays , publishing and retailing . Today Virgin has more than 200 brands in a range of industries .
The Virgin Group was founded by Richard Branson in 1979 . Virgin Magazine , founded by Branson at 16 , was added to the group . Today Virgin has more than 200 brands in a range of industries .