Tailfin - About the company
Tailfin is an acquired company based in Bristol (United Kingdom), founded in 2016 by Nick Broadbent. It operates as a Private label brand of cycle equipment. The company has 12 active competitors, including 2 that are funded. Its top competitors include companies like ArmaUrto, Islabikes and Vizirider.
Company Details
Tailfin is a private label brand of cycle equipment. The product catalog includes pannier racks, bags, mounts, spares & replacement parts. The company claims that the products are made of carbon fiber and have a patented axle-mounting system.
- Website
- tailfin.cc/?v=0b3b97fa6688
- Email ID
- *****@tailfin.cc
- Registered Address
- SPIKE DESIGN,133 CUMBERLAND ROAD,BRISTOL,SOMERSET,UNITED KINGDOM,BS1 6UX
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2016
Location
Bristol, United Kingdom
Stage
Acquired
Ranked
1st among 12 active competitors
Employee Count
19 as on Feb 28, 2025
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Exit Details
Acquired by MVC Group (Sep 24, 2026)
Legal entities associated with Tailfin
Tailfin is associated with 1 legal entity given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of Incorporation | Revenue | Latest Employee Count | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
TAILFIN LTD CIN: 10631226 , United Kingdom, Active | Feb 20, 2017 | - | 19 (As on Feb 28, 2025) |
Tailfin's acquisition details
Tailfin got acquired by MVC Group on Sep 24, 2026.
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Tailfin's funding and investors
Tailfin is a funded company.
Tailfin's founders and board of directors
Founder? Claim ProfileThe founders of Tailfin is Nick Broadbent.
Here are the details of Tailfin's key team members:
- Nick Broadbent: Founder of Tailfin.
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Tailfin's employee count trend
Tailfin has 19 employees as of Feb 25. The total employee count is 36.0% more than what it was in Feb 24. Here is Tailfin's employee count trend over the years:
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Tailfin's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of Tailfin include ArmaUrto, Islabikes and Vizirider. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Tailfin, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | Tailfin 2016, Bristol (United Kingdom), Acquired | Private label brand of cycle equipment | - | - | 54/100 |
2nd | ArmaUrto 2015, Exeter (United Kingdom), Seed | Online retailer of protective apparel for cycling and snow sports | $387K | 30/100 | |
3rd | Islabikes 2006, Ludlow (United Kingdom), Unfunded | Private label brand of bicycles | - | - | 24/100 |
4th | Vizirider 2020, Worthing (United Kingdom), Unfunded | Provider of LED jackets for cyclists | - | - | 24/100 |
5th | Bird 2013, Reading (United Kingdom), Seed | Internet-first brand of cycling products | $72K | - | 24/100 |
6th | Raceware 2012, Newbury (United Kingdom), Unfunded | Manufacturer of 3D-printed custom cycling components | - | - | 23/100 |
7th | Louri 2018, Abergavenny (United Kingdom), Unfunded | Internet first brand selling bike riding accessories | - | - | 23/100 |
8th | Brooks England 2002, Smethwick (United Kingdom), Unfunded | E-commerce platform offering cycling saddles and accessories | - | - | 22/100 |
9th | Mono 2014, London (United Kingdom), Unfunded | Internet-first brand of sportswear | - | - | 21/100 |
10th | Orro Bikes 2013, Ditchling (United Kingdom), Unfunded | - | - | - | 18/100 |
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Tailfin's Investments and acquisitions
Tailfin has made no investments or acquisitions yet.
Reports related to Tailfin
Here is the latest report on Tailfin's sector:
News related to Tailfin
Media has covered Tailfin for a total of 2 events in the last 1 year, 1 of them has been about company updates.
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MVC Group Acquires Tailfin, Entering the Premium Bikepacking SectorThe Joplin Globe•Sep 24, 2026•MVC Group, Tailfin
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Tailfin appoint James Bracey as Head of MarketingCyclingIndustry•Nov 23, 2020•Tailfin, Cycling Weekly
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