Wiggle Overview
- Year Founded
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1999
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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450
- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
- Financing Rounds
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6
- Investments
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2
Wiggle General Information
Description
Operator of online retail store for bike parts and accessories intended for cyclists, runners, swimmers, triathletes, hikers and gym-goers. The company offers a wide range of bikes, cycling apparel, components and accessories as well as other running, swimming, triathlon and outdoor gear.
Contact Information
Website
www.wiggle.com(Operating Subsidiary)
Corporate Office
- 1000 Lakeside
- Suite 310, Third Floor N E Wing
- Portsmouth PO6 3EN
- England, United Kingdom
Corporate Office
- 1000 Lakeside
- Suite 310, Third Floor N E Wing
- Portsmouth PO6 3EN
- England, United Kingdom
Wiggle Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Wiggle Comparisons
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Wiggle Competitors (11)
One of Wiggle’s 11 competitors is Merlin Cycles, a Private Equity-Backed company based in Chorley, United Kingdom.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merlin Cycles | Private Equity-Backed | Chorley, United Kingdom | ||||
| Academy Sports and Outdoors | Formerly PE-Backed | Katy, TX | ||||
| Dunham's Sports | Private Debt Financed | Troy, MI | ||||
| Planet Sports | Private Equity-Backed | Gevelsberg, Germany | ||||
| ASICS | Corporation | Kobe, Japan |
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Wiggle Former Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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Wiggle Investments (2)
Wiggle’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with Bike24 for . The deal was made on 16-Nov-2017.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bike24 | 16-Nov-2017 | Buyout/LBO | Specialty Retail | ||
| Chain Reaction Cycles | 30-Jun-2016 | Buyout/LBO | Specialty Retail |
Wiggle Exits (1)
Wiggle’s most recent exit was on 16-Nov-2017 from Bike24. The exit was categorized as with 2 buyers.
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bike24 | 16-Nov-2017 | Completed |
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Affiliates
Subsidiaries (1)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chain Reaction Cycles | Ballyclare, United Kingdom | 1984 |
Wiggle FAQs
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When was Wiggle founded?
Wiggle was founded in 1999.
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Where is Wiggle headquartered?
Wiggle is headquartered in Portsmouth, United Kingdom.
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What is the size of Wiggle?
Wiggle has 450 total employees.
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What industry is Wiggle in?
Wiggle’s primary industry is Specialty Retail.
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Is Wiggle a private or public company?
Wiggle is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of Wiggle?
The current valuation of Wiggle is .
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What is Wiggle’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Wiggle is .
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How much funding has Wiggle raised over time?
Wiggle has raised $22.5M.
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Who are Wiggle’s investors?
Bridgepoint Group (UK), Livingbridge, and Signa Sports United have invested in Wiggle.
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Who are Wiggle’s competitors?
Merlin Cycles, Academy Sports and Outdoors, Dunham's Sports, Planet Sports, and ASICS are some of the 11 competitors of Wiggle.
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When was Wiggle acquired?
Wiggle was acquired on 22-Feb-2024.
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Who acquired Wiggle?
Wiggle was acquired by Frasers Group.
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