Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBritish folding bike manufacturer Brompton has sold stakes to sports retailer Decathlon and Chinese venture capital firm BA Capital as it looks to expand into overseas markets.Decathlon, through its investment arm Decathlon Pulse, acquired a 10 per cent stake, while BA Capital took 5 per cent, with the deal collectively valued at approximately £18 million. The investment aims to accelerate Brompton's growth in key markets such as Germany and China, while preserving its “Handmade in London” heritage. Selected Brompton models will be sold in dedicated spaces within some Decathlon stores as part of the strategic partnership. Brompton, founded in London in 1975, is known for its compact, lightweight bikes and has recently expanded into electric models, with around 70 per cent of its production exported globally. In fullBritish bike brand Brompton sells stake to Decathlon and Labubu backerThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Decathlon invests in Brompton as bike maker eyes global expansion
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBritish folding bike manufacturer Brompton has sold stakes to sports retailer Decathlon and Chinese venture capital firm BA Capital as it looks to expand into overseas markets.Decathlon, through its investment arm Decathlon Pulse, acquired a 10 per cent stake, while BA Capital took 5 per cent, with the deal collectively valued at approximately £18 million. The investment aims to accelerate Brompton's growth in key markets such as Germany and China, while preserving its “Handmade in London” heritage. Selected Brompton models will be sold in dedicated spaces within some Decathlon stores as part of the strategic partnership. Brompton, founded in London in 1975, is known for its compact, lightweight bikes and has recently expanded into electric models, with around 70 per cent of its production exported globally. In fullBritish bike brand Brompton sells stake to Decathlon and Labubu backerThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
