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Friday, February 05 2021 - 01:00
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Industry-Leading Rad Power Bikes Ushers in New Era for Mobility, Announces $150 Million Investment
SEATTLE, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --

  -- Ebike trailblazer partners with renowned investors to supercharge
     innovation and scale to meet enormous demand

Rad Power(R) Bikes ( 
https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3053011-1&h=1726632055&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.radpowerbikes.com%2F&a=Rad+Power 
), North America's largest ebike brand, today announced a minority investment 
of $150 million from Counterpoint Global (Morgan Stanley), Fidelity Management 
& Research Company, The Rise Fund, the global impact investing platform managed 
by TPG, and funds and accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. 
Existing investors Durable Capital Partners LP and Vulcan Capital also 
participated in the round. The investment reflects a historic commitment to Rad 
Power Bikes' vision of a world where transportation is energy-efficient, 
enjoyable and accessible to all. Rad Power Bikes will use this new funding to 
extend its market leadership, drive innovation, and scale retail and service 
offerings.

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"Ebikes will play an important role in the future of mobility, extending far 
beyond the traditional bike market," said Sam Chainani, Managing Director, 
Morgan Stanley Counterpoint Global. "Our partnership with Rad Power Bikes is 
exciting as this innovative company is rapidly changing the way the world 
moves. Mike Radenbaugh and his team have already proven the economics of 
convenient, energy-efficient mobility solutions."

The global micro-mobility market has grown steadily for years as people look 
for accessible, energy-efficient ways to get around. Electric-powered bikes 
have become an increasingly popular mobility option, with sales growing 
eightfold since 2014*. Rad Power Bikes has been a driving force behind the 
ebike market expansion with its high-quality, innovative direct-to-consumer 
ebikes. The company already dominates the North American ebike market and is 
growing rapidly in Europe. With this investment, Rad Power Bikes is poised to 
rapidly expand its worldwide operations and rider community.

"We are thrilled to be working with this group of prestigious investors who are 
known for successful, long-term investments, and share our vision for the 
future of mobility," said Mike Radenbaugh, founder and CEO of Rad Power Bikes. 
"Demand for our products has outpaced our wildest projections every year and 
this partnership is helping us accelerate in-house innovation while creating 
more of what our customers tell us they love. I can't wait for everyone to see 
what we will deliver in 2021 and beyond."

Rad Power Bikes is elevating expectations of direct-to-consumer brands with an 
array of service and support options for customers whether it's their first or 
10,000th mile. This includes dedicated pre- and post-purchase customer support 
teams, online self-service tools, Rad Retail Showrooms, Rad Mobile Service Vans 
and its local service partner network. This investment will allow Rad Power 
Bikes to accelerate the expansion of its local retail and service network which 
is already slated to cover 75 percent of U.S. customers by the end of 2021.

Since launching its flagship RadRover Electric Fat Tire Bike in 2015, Rad Power 
Bikes has quickly grown into the largest ebike brand in North America. 
Currently offering 11 ebike models for everything from commuting to 
adventuring, and hauling your gear, your kids, or even your dinner via our 
commercial partnerships, Rad Power Bikes has a community of well over 200,000 
riders in more than 30 countries and thousands of commercial operators. 

To meet the ever-growing demand, Rad Power Bikes grew its employee base to 325 
in 2020. With aggressive plans to expand its global footprint, the company 
plans to double the size of its team by the end of 2021, hiring throughout 
North America, Europe and Asia. 

"Rad Power Bikes has built an operation with all the earmarks of a company that 
can be much larger over time," said Henry Ellenbogen, Durable Capital Partners, 
LP. "Their commitment to innovation and providing excellent customer service to 
their riders has resulted in a high referral rate.  We recognize the 
opportunity that the company has and are excited about the company's prospects."

J.P. Morgan served as the sole placement agent to Rad Power Bikes on the 
transaction.

*Source: Report ( 
https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3053011-1&h=1053844987&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.npd.com%2Fwps%2Fportal%2Fnpd%2Fus%2Fnews%2Fpress-releases%2F2018%2Fthe-us-bike-specialty-market-pedals-ahead-with-mountain-and-electric-bicycles-leading-the-pack%2F&a=Report 
) by The NPD Group, Inc. 

About Rad Power(R) Bikes
Rad Power(R) Bikes ( 
https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3053011-1&h=1726632055&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.radpowerbikes.com%2F&a=Rad+Power 
) is the largest ebike brand in North America. Founded in 2007, the global 
consumer-direct company boasts a full lineup of affordable ebikes and 
accessories that are changing the way people and goods move. The company 
designs all of its products in-house at its Seattle headquarters and operates 
international offices in Vancouver, British Columbia, and Utrecht, the 
Netherlands. The team of passionate ebike enthusiasts, product designers, and 
entrepreneurs create ebikes that are built for everything and priced for 
everyone.

SOURCE: Rad Power Bikes

CONTACT: Rad Power Bikes PR, press@radpowerbikes.com