Brompton sells stakes to Decathlon and Chinese Labubu backer

British folding bike maker Brompton is getting new investment. According to The Guardian, French sports retailer Decathlon has acquired a ten percent stake, while BA Capital—a Chinese investment group behind the Labubu toy phenomenon—has taken five percent. The combined deals are worth eighteen million pounds. Brompton's leadership says the moves reflect a broader recovery in the cycling market after a recent sales downturn.

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