TradeSparky

What TradeSparky does

TradeSparky is a UK-based online electrical wholesaler founded in 2016 that distributes over 50,000 products across electrical, solar, EV charging, heating and ventilation, cable, fire and security, tools, and hazardous-area categories. The company operates from more than 47 strategically located warehouses across the United Kingdom, enabling same-day dispatch and next-day delivery for in-stock items via its own e-commerce storefront and a DPD courier partnership. Its product portfolio spans leading manufacturers including Schneider Electric, Prysmian, Milwaukee Tools, JA Solar, SolarEdge, MyEnergi, Rolec, and Ansell Lighting.

The business is organized around four sub-brands: the core TradeSparky electrical wholesaler, SolarSparky for solar PV panels, inverters, and battery storage, EVSparky for home and commercial EV chargers, and CableSparky for cut-to-length specialist cable. TradeSparky serves three primary customer segments — trade professionals (electricians, contractors, solar and EV installers), homeowners and DIY consumers, and the renewable energy installer segment — with a horizontal segmentation approach. Pricing is primarily unit-based with free mainland UK delivery on orders over £150 ex.VAT.

Revenue is generated through hardware sales of electrical and renewable energy products, supplemented by trade credit accounts offering 30-day EOM payment terms, exclusive trade discounts, dedicated account managers, saved baskets, and same-day dispatch before 2pm. Payments are processed through WorldPay, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, PayPal (including Pay in 3), Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Distribution is exclusively direct-to-customer via the tradesparky.com e-commerce platform with geographic restrictions excluding the Isle of Scilly, Jersey, Guernsey, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, and Rest of Europe.

Name

TradeSparky

Legal name

TradeSparky

Website

https://tradesparky.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Manchester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Electrical Products Wholesale: TradeSparky generates revenue through the sale of electrical products, tools, cables, circuit protection, wiring accessories, lighting, fire and security equipment, and related supplies to trade professionals and homeowners. Products are sold through an e-commerce platform with option for trade credit accounts offering 30-day payment terms.
2. Solar/Renewable Equipment (SolarSparky Division): Revenue from solar PV panels, inverters, battery storage systems, EV chargers, and mounting accessories through the SolarSparky division, serving both domestic and commercial customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

TradeSparky is a UK-based online electrical wholesaler that stocks and distributes over 50,000 products across circuit protection, cable management, wiring accessories, lighting, tools, fire and security, and heating and ventilation. Products are dispatched from a network of more than 47 UK warehouses offering same-day dispatch and next-day delivery, with dedicated SolarSparky and EVSparky divisions supplying solar PV, battery storage, and EV charging equipment.

Product overview

TradeSparky operates as a UK-based online electrical wholesaler with over 50,000+ products and more than 47 strategically located warehouses. The company is structured around four main sub-brands: TradeSparky (core electrical wholesaler), SolarSparky (renewable energy division), EVSparky (electric vehicle charging), and CableSparky (specialist cable division). Core offerings span circuit protection, cable and management, wiring accessories, lamps and lighting, tools and workwear, fire and security, and heating and ventilation from leading manufacturers. The SolarSparky division provides end-to-end solar solutions including panels from brands like JA Solar and Canadian Solar, inverters from SolarEdge and Solis, battery storage from Sunsynk and Pylontech, and mounting systems. The EVSparky division offers home and commercial EV chargers from multiple brands including MyEnergi, Rolec, Ohme, and Hypervolt with smart features. Trade Credit Accounts provide trade customers with 30-day credit terms and exclusive discounts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SolarSparky: Division specializing in solar PV panels, inverters, battery storage, mounting systems, and electric vehicle chargers for the renewables market.
• EVSparky
• Cablesparky

Products and services

• TradeSparky Core Electrical Wholesaler Main online electrical wholesale catalog supplying 50,000+ products across circuit protection, cable management, wiring accessories, lighting, tools and workwear, fire and security, and heating and ventilation to trade professionals and DIY consumers across the UK.
• SolarSparky Renewable Energy Division Renewable energy storefront offering solar PV panels, inverters, battery storage systems, mounting systems, and accessories from brands such as JA Solar, AIKO, SolarEdge, Solis, Sunsynk, and Pylontech, for residential and commercial solar installations.
• EVSparky EV Charging Division EV charging storefront offering home and commercial EV chargers with smart features such as Wi-Fi connectivity, app control, and energy monitoring from brands including Rolec, Ohme, Hypervolt, MyEnergi, Wallbox, and Easee.
• CableSparky Specialist Cable Division Specialist cable storefront offering armoured cable, ethernet cable, tri-rated cable, EV Ultra cable, data cable, and solar cable, available cut to length.
• Trade Credit Account Business account service for trade professionals offering 30-day end-of-month credit terms, exclusive trade discounts, a dedicated account manager, fast quotes, saved baskets, and same-day dispatch before 2pm.

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day dispatch and next-day delivery for in-stock products
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tradesparky

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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