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Wollongong, NSW We have begun updating the YearBook for the latest companies, products and brands in the industry and expect to release the 2022 Latz Report Yearbook in late April. The YearBook is a four-way, cross-referenced system that allows a reader to find the details of the companies who stock a particular product line, or…
The Bike Collective Introduces Brooklyn to Australia
Adelaide, South Australia Prominent US urban bike brand Brooklyn Bicycle Co is partnering with Adelaide-based distributor The Bike Collective to introduce the brand to Australia. The two companies announced The Bike Collective would offer Brooklyn’s most popular models and will start shipping to Australian retailers in late February. Pre-orders are available for each of the…
Equity Partner Take-Over Gives Enviolo Added Drive
Amsterdam, the Netherlands UK private equity partner Inflexion has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Netherlands-based company enviolo, which developed a popular continuously variable transmission hub. Enviolo, which also has operations in Texas, designs and develops transmission systems for high-quality e-bikes, predominantly for the European and North American markets. The company’s proprietary hubs don’t have…
Porsche Acquires Share of Fazua to Further Build e-Bike Involvement
Ottobrunn, Germany Porsche has further expanded its involvement in the rapidly growing e-bike market by acquiring a stake in drive systems manufacturer Fazua. Porsche is acquiring 20% of the shares in its fellow German company, with an option to purchase further shares which would allow Porsche to take over Fazua completely. Fazua, based in Ottobrunn…
$5.2 Million Financing Round for Repairable Battery Maker
Bordeaux, France A French company producing e-bike batteries that can be repaired in less than 10 minutes has raised €3.3 million (A$5.2 million) in a new financing round. The company, Gouach, plans to use the funds to boost its team of 15 people and market its eco-friendly battery to fleet operators and manufacturers in the…
Gogoro Joins Partnership for Indonesian Renewable Energy Ecosystem
Indonesia Taiwanese battery manufacturer Gogoro, a global leader in swappable battery platforms, has signed with the Indonesia Government and another Taiwanese company, Hon Hai Technology Group, to develop an “energy ecosystem” focusing on electric batteries, electric mobility, and associated industries. The venture – involving Gogoro, Hon Hai Technology Group, Indonesia Battery Corporation IBC and Indika…
Pushys Purchases Rival Online Retailer BikeBug
Canberra, ACT Canberra-based company Pushys has purchased another leading online cycling retailer, BikeBug, to accelerate its move into the premium market. Pushys co-owner Shane Wolki confirmed the sale – completed on 1st February for an undisclosed amount – included BikeBug and wholesale company FRF Sports, two companies owned by road cycling identity Frank Fortuna. He…
Specialized Introduces Consumer-Direct Sales in Australia
Port Melbourne, VIC Specialized Bicycle Components Australia is introducing ‘Ship to Home’ and ‘Specialized Delivery’ options for bikes purchased online. Its announcement of the new services last week came shortly after Specialized confirmed it was beginning consumer-direct sales in the US and UK for non-electric bikes. A spokesperson for Specialized Bicycle Components Australia said Specialized…
Wall Street Investor Pays a Record $2.5 Billion Cash for a Bicycle Company!
New York, US One of Europe’s largest bike conglomerates, Accell Group, is set to be purchased by New York-based investment firm KKR, in a €1.56 billion (A$2.527 billion) buyout that represents a 21% premium on Accell’s all-time highest stock market valuation. The companies late last month reached a conditional agreement on an all-cash public offer…
BikeExchange Eyes Latin America as Next Focus
Melbourne, Victoria Melbourne-based company BikeExchange has revealed plans to expand its operations in Latin America, outlining the strategy while unveiling a quarterly business update that shows healthy growth for the company in general. During an online presentation for investors and media late last month, BikeExchange Global CEO Mark Watkin said the company would acquire the…