Teasdale Motorcycles triple turnover thanks to Funding Circle investors

Andy Walker, founder of Teasdale Motorcycles, has had a passion for bikes his entire life. His dad first introduced him to the wonders of motorcycles when he was young and he quickly grew to adore the freedom of roaming around the country on a bike of his own. Andy realised that he could turn his passion into a career, spend his days surrounded by bikes as a profession.

In 2003, Andy founded Teasdale Motorcycles, which has since become one of the largest dealerships in North East England, operating as an official franchise for Derbi, TGB, Aprilia and Moto Guzzi. They also expanded their product offering to include bike clothing and repair services. Teasdale is now a one-stop-shop for motor enthusiasts all over the North of England

To help the business expand, Andy borrowed £167,000 through Funding Circle from thousands of investors. Since then, Teasdale have boosted sales through a new website and expanded into much bigger premises. Being able to expand the business when the time was right means that turnover has since tripled, with the team growing by 10!

In this short video, meet Andy and find out more about Andy’s passion for bikes and his experience of borrowing from Funding Circle investors.

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