Brand profile · Germany
trtl Revenue, search volume and competitors 2026
Scottish travel pillow brand from Glasgow (2013), fleece wrap pillow with neck support, EU shop with euro prices and shipping to Germany.
Fact sheet
- Founded
- 2013
- Founders
- Michael Corrigan, David Kellock
- Headquarters
- Glasgow (UK)
- Company
- Coolside Limited
- Die Höhle der Löwen (German TV show)
- Did not appear
Background and milestones
The two mechanical engineers suffered from classic U-shaped pillows on budget flights and night trains. After over 80 prototypes the Trtl Pillow was created.
- 2013
Founded by Michael Corrigan and David Kellock.
- 2015
First US sale in May, followed by a Huffington Post feature with over 1,000 pillows sold in ten hours.
SWOT analysis of trtl
Editorial assessment based on the sources listed and the radar data.
Strengths
- Distinctive, easy-to-explain product design developed in over 80 prototypes.
- Broad product family (Plus, Cool, Junior) and accessories raise basket size.
- Local EU shop in euros with German language and a 100-day money-back guarantee.
Weaknesses
- About 80 percent of revenue came via Amazon exports in 2017 (Real Business, 2018).
- Low brand search volume in Germany (720 per month).
Opportunities
- Travel boom and a growing accessories market for long-haul trips.
- Expanding its own EU shop reduces Amazon dependence.
Threats
- Cheap imitators and travel pillow competitors in the niche.
- Seasonal and economic dependence on travel volumes.
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Frequently asked questions about trtl
How much revenue does trtl make?
trtl generated around 7,9 million £ (laut Real Business, April 2018) in revenue in 2017 (partly documented). The full revenue history and a model estimate of organic revenue (brand vs. non-brand) are in the brand profile after login.
Who founded trtl?
trtl was founded in 2013 by Michael Corrigan and David Kellock. The company is based in Glasgow (UK).
Was trtl on Die Höhle der Löwen?
No, trtl did not appear on the German TV show Die Höhle der Löwen.
How much does trtl spend on marketing?
trtl does not publish its ad budgets. What can be measured is how much demand the brand creates: brand searches show whether social media, ads and word of mouth are working. The higher that share, the less trtl has to pay for each visit.
How much revenue does trtl make through Google?
The model estimate combines brand searches and organic traffic of trtl with the niche's purchase intent, conversion rate and basket size. It separates brand revenue (people who already know trtl) from non-brand revenue (new customers via SEO). The figures are in the brand profile after login.
What would the organic traffic of trtl be worth as a Google Ads budget?
Every organic click replaces a paid one. Organic clicks times the keywords' cost per click gives the equivalent ad budget. The brand profile shows the organic traffic and ranking keywords of trtl after login.
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