THINCATS GROUP LIMITED

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THINCATS GROUP LIMITED - overview

Established

2010

Location

Birmingham, -, UK

Primary Industry

Financial Services

About

ThinCats Group specializes in providing alternative funding solutions for mid-sized businesses in the UK, focusing on flexible debt financing tailored to meet diverse financial needs. Founded in 2010, ThinCats Group is based in Leicestershire, UK, and operates as an independent lender offering structured debt solutions. The firm has facilitated 5 deals, with its most recent deal occurring In September 2025, Shawbrook Bank Limited, a portfolio company of BC Partners and Pollen Street, agreed to acquire ThinCats Group from Wafra and Quilam Capital for GBP 180 million. The deal was completed in the end of September 2025.


ThinCats primarily offers alternative funding solutions targeted at mid-sized businesses across the UK. Their core offerings include long-term debt funding ranging from GBP 1 million to GBP 20 million, which supports various financial needs such as growth initiatives, acquisitions, management buyouts (MBOs), employee ownership trusts (EOTs), and capital restructuring. The company collaborates closely with private equity investors, emphasizing flexibility in its product delivery to address the unique challenges faced by mid-sized enterprises. ThinCats has established a strong presence in multiple regions, including London, the South East, South West, Midlands, North West, and Scotland.


The company generates revenue through its lending activities by providing structured debt solutions to mid-sized businesses, engaging in B2B transactions with customized financing arrangements designed to align with clients' growth strategies. The revenue model focuses on fostering long-term relationships with SMEs, reinforcing the company's market position with flagship products such as the Agile Capital product. With the recent acquisition by Shawbrook Bank Limited for 180 million, ThinCats aims to enhance its product offerings and expand into new markets. The company is actively designing new financial products to cater to evolving business needs and plans to broaden its geographical reach.


The funding secured will be utilized to support these initiatives, particularly focusing on enhancing their operational capabilities and client service efficiency.


Current Investors

ESF Capital, Wafra , Quilam Capital

Primary Industry

Financial Services

Sub Industries

e-Financial, Consumer Finance

Website

www.thincats.com/

Verticals

FinTech

Company Stage

Mature

Total Amount Raised

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THINCATS GROUP LIMITED - deals

Deals TypeDeal StatusTarget (s)Deal DateInvestor(s)Seller(s)Deal size (Mn)Enterprise value (Mn)Post-money valuation (Mn)EBITDA multiple (x)Revenue multiple (x)Lead partner (s)
Add-on, Trade SaleCompletedTHINCATS GROUP LIMITED-
Private DebtCompletedTHINCATS GROUP LIMITED-
GrowthCompletedTHINCATS GROUP LIMITED-
Secondary BuyoutCompletedTHINCATS GROUP LIMITED-

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