Business · 7 July 2026
Brompton sells 15% stakes to Decathlon and BA Capital
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British folding bike maker Brompton has sold stakes to French retailer Decathlon and Chinese investment group BA Capital for about £18 million. Decathlon now owns 10% and BA Capital holds 5%, providing cash for existing shareholders and new expertise. Brompton's chief executive, Will Butler-Adams, said the investment will help them learn, especially as China is now their largest market.
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