All Wattbike articles
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News briefsWattbike secures new financing
UK-based exercise bike manufacturer Wattbike has secured third-party financing to fund its international expansion strategy and launch “an exciting new product,” and expand its digital offering. Founded in 2008, the company says it has a customer base that includes more than 500 Olympic medalists, top athletes, Premier League, NFL and ...
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News briefsWattbike takes part in cycling event at first Olympic Esports Series
Wattbike, the U.K.-based specialist in indoor bikes, supported the cycling event at the first-ever Olympic Esports Series (OES), which took place in Singapore on June 22-25. The cycling event was held on June 23 as a team event over six different races, with players scoring points for their teams depending ...
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News briefsWattbike appoints Stephen Loftus as new CEO
As previously reported, Wattbike recently appointed Greg Nieuwenhuys as its new chairman. The U.K.-based specialist in indoor bikes has now announced another leadership change, with Richard Baker stepping down as the company’s CEO. Baker will remain involved with the brand as a special advisor to the board. Stephen Loftus, most ...
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News briefsWattbike appoints Greg Nieuwenhuys as new chairman
Wattbike, the U.K.-based specialist in indoor bikes, has announced the appointment of Greg Nieuwenhuys as its new chairman, effective immediately. Nieuwenhuys is currently chairman of Mammut Sports Group. He was previously CEO of U.K. retailers Cotswold Outdoors, Snow+Rock and Runners Need. He also led Bever, the largest outdoor retailer in ...
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ArticleWattbike to receive £11.5m in new funding
Piper, an investment firm in London, is planning to pour £11.5 million (€12.5m-$14.9m) into Wattbike, a relatively young British brand of smart stationary bikes. The deal, which may have been spurred on by Gymshark’s recent ultra-successful fund-raising, is awaiting approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the U.K.’s financial regulatory ...
