Velocity Cycle Couriers

What Velocity Cycle Couriers does

Velocity Cycle Couriers, founded in 2022 and incorporated as Velocity Cycle Couriers Ltd (company number 06502183), operates an ultra-low and zero-emission courier service across Oxford and Oxfordshire from two facilities near the city centre and ring road. The fleet consists of 8 e-cargo bikes (up to 200 kg capacity for city deliveries), 3 fully electric vans (up to 1,000 kg for county-wide work), 1 Iceni e-trike, and 1 EAV, with route planning supported by what the company describes as state-of-the-art technology. Core service lines are Same Day, Next Day, Multi-Drop, Medical, Bespoke, and Leafleting deliveries, with the medical line covering inter-site equipment transfers, controlled drugs, and pharmacy-to-home runs.

The company targets four primary customer segments: local independent businesses (notably bakeries, coffee roasters, and organic producers), healthcare and medical service providers, professional services firms, and organisations with multi-drop or bespoke logistics needs. Named customers span SMB operators such as The Missing Bean, Proof Bakehouse, Hamblin Bread, Jericho Coffee Traders, and Blacklands Organics, alongside enterprise and institutional accounts including Osler Diagnostics, Gilead, Oxford City Council, and Oxfordshire County Council. The company cites operational advantages of 50% faster city-centre delivery versus vans and 90% carbon emissions reduction versus diesel.

Velocity runs a direct-to-consumer-style go-to-market with no visible self-serve booking portal, taking enquiries through its website contact form, phone (01865 249854), and email ([email protected]). Revenue is transactional, quote-based per delivery, with prices starting from £5 and next-day consignments including up to £100 of liability cover; payment terms are 30 days from invoice. The company is privately held with no disclosed external funding, no public listing, and ownership concentrated with co-founders Jake Swinhoe (CEO) and Will Pepper (COO). It has been recognised as an Oxford Living Wage Employer in 2023 and 2024 and as an Oxford Business Awards winner in 2024.

Name

Velocity Cycle Couriers

Legal name

Velocity Cycle Couriers Ltd

Website

https://velocitycc.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Velocity Cycle Couriers is a privately held, Oxford-based courier providing ultra-low and zero-emission same-day, next-day, multi-drop, medical, bespoke, and leafleting delivery services across Oxford and Oxfordshire using a fleet of e-cargo bikes, electric vans, and an e-trike, serving over 100 local businesses and select enterprise medical and government customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Courier and Last-Mile Delivery Services

NAICS

Local Messengers and Local Delivery (4922), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (4921)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Document & Small Parcel On‑Demand Courier (TLAAADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Micro-Mobility Couriers (bike/e-bike/scooter walkers) (TLAAAGAH), Healthcare & Medical STAT Courier (Specimens, Blood, Pharma) (TLAAADAE)

Keywords

• Eco-friendly courier services
• Last-mile delivery
• Cargo bike delivery
• Same-day delivery
• Electric vehicle logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Oxford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Same Day Delivery Services: Urgent pickup and delivery services across Oxford or Oxfordshire within the same day, suitable for medical goods, flowers, pastries, and other items requiring quick transport with zero or ultra-low emissions.
2. Next Day Delivery Services: Cost-effective delivery option where items are picked up and delivered the following day, using e-cargo bikes for ring-road deliveries and electric vans for wider Oxfordshire coverage.
3. Multi-Drop Delivery Services: Scheduled recurring delivery runs 7 days a week serving businesses with multiple delivery points such as coffee orders, bakery to cafe deliveries, and farm-to-fork fresh produce routes.
4. Medical Deliveries: Specialised transport of medical equipment between sites, controlled drugs, and pharmacy-to-home deliveries across Oxford and Oxfordshire.
5. Bespoke/Tailored Delivery Solutions: Custom delivery solutions for complex logistics needs including multi-point collections and deliveries, working closely with businesses to understand and optimise their operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Velocity Cycle Couriers provides ultra-low and zero-emission courier and last-mile delivery services across Oxford and Oxfordshire through a fleet of e-cargo bikes and electric vans. Core offerings include same-day, next-day, multi-drop, medical, bespoke, and leafleting delivery services, with scheduled operations 7 days a week and prices starting from £5 per delivery.

Product overview

Velocity Cycle Couriers operates a unified courier service platform built around ultra-low and zero-emission delivery solutions, comprising six core service offerings: Same Day Delivery, Next Day Delivery, Multi-Drop Delivery, Medical Deliveries, Bespoke Deliveries, and Leafleting Services. These services are delivered through a mixed fleet of e-cargo bikes (with a 200 kg capacity for zero-emission deliveries within the Oxford ring-road) and fully electric vans (with a 1000 kg capacity for county-wide deliveries), with prices starting from £5. The company, founded in 2022 and incorporated as Velocity Cycle Couriers Ltd (company number 06502183), runs scheduled operations 7 days a week across Oxford and Oxfordshire.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Same Day Delivery Time-sensitive pickup and delivery service that collects and delivers items within the same day across Oxford and Oxfordshire using e-cargo bikes or electric vans, suitable for urgent goods such as medical supplies, flowers, and pastries.
• Next Day Delivery Cost-effective delivery service that picks up items and delivers them the following day, using e-cargo bikes for ring-road deliveries and electric vans for wider Oxfordshire coverage, with up to £100 per consignment liability included.
• Multi-Drop Delivery Scheduled multi-stop delivery service running 7 days a week for businesses with multiple delivery points, such as coffee roasters delivering to cafes, bakeries serving multiple outlets, and farms delivering fresh produce.
• Medical Deliveries Specialised delivery service for medical facilities, pharmacies, and medical companies, covering inter-site transport of medical equipment, controlled drugs, and pharmacy-to-home deliveries across Oxford and Oxfordshire.
• Bespoke Deliveries Tailored delivery solutions for complex logistics needs, including multi-point collections and deliveries, with flexible scheduling and custom route planning designed around a client's specific operations.
• Leafleting Services Distribution service for promotional or informational leaflets, offered as one of the selectable enquiry options through the company's contact form.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% reduction in carbon emissions compared to traditional diesel delivery
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Missing BeancoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Missing Bean is a coffee roastery partner that receives same day and regular deliveries from Velocity. Oli Wilkins, Roastery Manager, praised Velocity as 'faultless since day one' with excellent ethos, staff, efficiency and reliability.
• Oxford City CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOxford City Council partners with Velocity for sustainable delivery services, supporting the council's environmental and sustainability objectives in reducing emissions and congestion in Oxford.
• Proof BakehousecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProof Bakehouse is a bakery partner receiving careful delivery of delicate baked goods. Founding Director Tess Taylor noted Velocity goes 'above and beyond each time' with accommodating timings and extra care with products.
• Jericho Coffee TraderscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerJericho Coffee Traders has been using Velocity since inception. Founder James Armitage describes them as 'beautiful people, delivering beautifully' with genuine passion for positive change.
• GileadcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGilead is a partner receiving delivery services, listed among the proud partners of Velocity Cycle Couriers.
• OxFarmToForkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOxFarmToFork is a sustainable food initiative partner that Velocity works with to deliver fresh farm produce, supporting local sustainable food systems in Oxford.
• Kall Kwik Printing OxfordminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKall Kwik is a printing services partner receiving document and printed material delivery services from Velocity.
• Blacklands OrganicsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBlacklands Organics is an organic produce partner. Founder Jamie Carr describes working with Velocity as 'very clear and straightforward, nice people and a great service.'
• Oxfordshire County CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOxfordshire County Council partners with Velocity for sustainable delivery services, supporting county-wide environmental objectives.
• Waste2TasteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWaste2Taste is a food waste reduction initiative partner. Sandra Ruge describes Velocity as a 'top company and a pleasure to work with.'
• Osler DiagnosticscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOsler Diagnostics is a medical diagnostics company. Clinical Lab Manager Jack Leung notes they have been 'highly impressed' with Velocity's reliability and quality, describing them as a 'personalised, trusted and reliable logistics partner.'
• Hamblin BreadcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHamblin Bread is a bakery partner. Founder Hugo Thurston notes Velocity are 'great people to work with' with professional and efficient service, and they have been able to increase wholesale orders through working together.
• Happy CakesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHappy Cakes is a bakery partner receiving friendly, efficient and flexible delivery services. Julia Atkinson describes them as 'great people to be working with and an excellent service.'
• Library of ThingsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLibrary of Things (Share Oxford) is a community organisation partner. They describe Velocity as 'outstanding, professional, reliable, and efficient. The best in Oxford.'
• Newground CoffeeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNewground Coffee is a coffee partner receiving deliveries from Velocity.
• DarkhorseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDarkhorse is a partner. Owner Emily Stewart describes Velocity as 'proactive, dedicated, and friendly and a pleasure to work with.'

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Zedify: UK-wide cargo bike courier network operating same-day and next-day zero-emission urban delivery using e-cargo bikes and electric vans. Closest direct competitor to Velocity in business model, fleet composition, and customer mix of local independent businesses and B2B clients.
• Outspoken Delivery: Cambridge-based cargo bike courier offering same-day, next-day and scheduled zero-emission delivery for local businesses. Closely comparable to Velocity as a regionally-focused, eco-friendly courier serving an academic/independent-business customer base.
• PedalMe: London-based cargo bike delivery service offering same-day and scheduled zero-emission delivery for businesses and consumers. Directly comparable to Velocity in terms of micro-mobility fleet, urban same-day positioning, and eco-friendly value proposition.
• Pedal and Post: Cambridge cargo bike courier offering same-day and multi-drop zero-emission delivery. Comparable to Velocity as a small, founder-led micro-mobility courier operating in a single UK city.
• Gnewt Cargo: London cargo bike courier providing zero-emission last-mile delivery for retailers and logistics partners. Comparable to Velocity in fleet type (e-cargo bikes), service categories (same-day, multi-drop), and sustainability-led differentiation.

Broad incumbents

• Addison Lee: London-based courier and private hire operator offering same-day and scheduled delivery. Comparable to Velocity as a same-day courier serving business customers, but operates at much broader scale with a primarily ICE fleet.
• DPD Local: UK parcel delivery network operated by DPDgroup, serving SMEs and consumers with next-day and scheduled collection services. Comparable to Velocity in next-day and multi-drop B2B services but operates nationally with mixed fleet.
• Royal Mail: UK universal postal service operator handling letters, parcels and tracked delivery nationally. Comparable to Velocity in parcel/document delivery but at vastly greater scale and with a conventional vehicle fleet.
• Evri: UK parcel delivery network handling next-day and standard parcel volumes for retailers and consumers. Comparable to Velocity in next-day delivery category but operates at national scale with conventional fleet.
• CitySprint: UK-wide same-day courier network offering time-critical delivery across multiple cities. Comparable to Velocity in same-day service category but operates at significantly greater scale with mixed fleet rather than a specialised eco-friendly positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/velocitycyclecouriers

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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