It has completed the development of its product range and is now focusing on increasing sales and marketing with the new funding to be used to recruit staff and invest in marketing, particularly within the road bike market.

Alex Trimnell, Managing Director of Muc-Off said: "This is an exciting time for us. The recent successes of Chris Frome and Bradley Wiggins in the Tour de France and 2012 Olympics, along with a renewed emphasis on health and exercise, have seen a jump in the popularity of cycling as a sport and hobby.

As a result we are seeing an increase in demand and feel that now is the right time for us to be taking advantage of this upward trend."

Darren Hart, head of growth capital at Santander Corporate & Commercial, added: "It is great to be able to support a successful and innovative company like Muc-Off. We know that this type of Growth Capital investment can be a lifeline to small businesses looking to expand without giving up a slice of their company."