Decathlon and Chinese investor take stakes in Brompton

Brompton has sold minority stakes to French sports retail giant Decathlon and Chinese venture capital firm BA Capital, as the British folding bike maker looks to expand its global reach.
Decathlon Pulse, the retailer’s investment arm, has taken a 10 per cent stake in the London-based manufacturer, while Shanghai-based BA Capital has bought five per cent.
The deal is understood to be worth around £18m and will see Brompton bring in two strategic backers with retail, supply chain and A