'Significant potential for further international growth' – Bikepacking innovator Tailfin bought out by Italian holding company
The Bristol brand is famous for its fits-all-bikes luggage systems
Tailfin, a bikepacking luggage brand founded in 2017 by engineer Nick Broadbent in Bristol, England, has been acquired by the Italian holding company MVC Group. Tailfin is renowned for its innovative luggage systems, such as the Speedpack and Cargopack, which can be fitted to any machine. Since its inception, Tailfin has experienced significant growth, averaging a 50% increase annually, with €10 million in global revenue in 2025.
Tailfin's success is attributed to its team of dedicated R&D riders, including ultra-riding veteran Lachlan Morton and former Paris-Roubaix winner Alison Jackson.
The addition of Tailfin to MVC Group's portfolio brings the company's offerings in apparel for cycling and outdoor sports to new heights. MVC Group, headquartered in the Veneto region of northern Italy, is currently expanding internationally, and the acquisition of Tailfin is a strategic move within this expansion. MVC CEO Emilo Foà expressed delight at the integration of Tailfin, as its values of excellence and innovation align perfectly with those of MVC Group's existing brands, Castelli and Sportful.
Broadbent and the Tailfin team will maintain a minority stake and continue to manage the company, while benefiting from MVC's global presence. This acquisition marks a new phase of shared development for Tailfin and MVC Group.
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