ThinCats

We're delighted to be in Leicester this evening celebrating Diwali alongside our friends at Howes Percival and Dow Schofield Watts! It's a wonderful opportunity to connect with the those in the region, share in the festivities, and celebrate the spirit of community that Diwali represents. A big thank you to everyone who could join us! Umar Ali, Mubs Zaman, Brian Don #Diwali #Leicester #FestivalOfLight #Community

We are delighted to have supported rapidly growing leadership training provider, KnowledgeBrief, with £5m of funding to support its next phase of #growth. Founded in 2005, KnowledgeBrief (KB) is a leading provider of business and leadership training, delivering high-quality tech led learning solutions to organisations spanning from blue-chip corporates to growing SMEs. This new funding partnership provides KB with a strong platform for continued expansion – read more: https://lnkd.in/eTuRX5ct The ThinCats deal team was led by Andrew Sanders (BD), Alex Rothwell and Darrell Hannah from Transaction Management, Ben Drummond (Credit) and Simon Dixon as Regional MD. Cowgills, part of the Sumer Group provided financial due diligence for the refinancing and legals were provided by Irwin Mitchell (ThinCats) and Cripps (Knowledge Brief). Justin Gowen #helpingthemidsizedthrive #alternativefinance #smelending #smefunding #smefinance #dealannouncement #growth

Last week, our Chief Technology Officer, Billy Ferguson, took part in a panel discussion at nCino EMEA Summit, exploring how the lending industry is adapting to rapid change - from AI-driven credit decisioning and evolving regulation to new forms of competition and collaboration. The conversation highlighted how leading organisations are finding the right balance between automation and human expertise, using data more intelligently, and preparing their businesses for the next wave of innovation. It was a great opportunity to share ThinCats' perspective on how technology can enhance decision-making, improve access to finance, and support the growth of mid-sized businesses across the UK. #helpinghtemidsizedthrive #alternativelending #futureoflending #fintech #AI #innovation #leadership #nCino

A big thank you to everyone who joined us at Casa Hotel for such an enjoyable evening of conversation, laughter and connection, raising over £800 in support of The Care Workers' Charity. It was fantastic to see both new and familiar faces come together — building relationships, sharing ideas and strengthening the business community. On behalf of ThinCats, Christie & Co, Mitchells Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers and Shakespeare Martineau, we're grateful for your time, energy and engagement. We look forward to continuing the conversation with you all in the months ahead. Take a look at some highlights from the night: https://lnkd.in/eeeWyBmV Find out more about The Care Worker's Charity: https://lnkd.in/evJyPwK Paul Turner, Craig Williams, Craig Davies, Lee Howard, Tony Hornsby, Roger Harcourt #helpingthemidsizedthrive #alternativefinance #healthcare #smefunding #smelending #smefinance

In this update, we explore how private equity and borrowing work together to accelerate business growth in our latest Growth Lens analysis. We also share highlights from our Transitional Capital funding and recent support for Inspire Scotland and Ranger Fire & Security. We round things off with our view on government backing for SMEs and a recap of our Pub Olympics fundraiser for Macmillan Cancer Support. #Helpingthemidsizedthrive

Join us alongside Shakespeare Martineau, Christie & Co , Mitchells Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers in support of The Care Workers' Charity. We’re in for an evening of fun, laughter and bringing together some new and familiar faces to network and continue developing relationships. Find out more about The Care Worker's Chairty: https://lnkd.in/evJyPwK #helpingthemidsizedthrive #alternativefinance #healthcare #smefunding #smelending #smefinance

We are excited to announce that the acquisition of ThinCats by Shawbrook has now completed. This marks a significant milestone in the ThinCats journey, recognising the strength of our business, the trust we have built with clients, and our reputation for delivering reliable, innovative funding solutions for mid-sized SMEs. As we enter this next chapter, nothing changes in how we work, and we will continue to operate as a relationship-led business with the same brand, and the same commitment to helping ambitious SMEs achieve their growth goals. With the backing and scale of Shawbrook, together we are better positioned to expand our offering and support more mid-sized SMEs across the UK with highly tailored funding solutions. As part of this next chapter, Amany Attia, CEO, and Ravi Anand, MD, will be stepping away from the business. To ensure a smooth transition, Amany will continue to work with the business for the next three months, supporting the team and our clients. Amany and Ravi's leadership and vision have been instrumental in building ThinCats into the market leader it is today. We're incredibly grateful for everything they've contributed and congratulate and thank them for everything they have achieved. Thanks to this incredibly strong foundation, we're excited to build on that legacy and continue supporting ambitious SMEs across the UK. "We are proud of what we've built and grateful to our clients and partners who have trusted us along the way. Joining Shawbrook is an exciting new chapter that will allow us to do even more for the SME community. Our clients can be assured that we will continue to operate the same way, with continuity in relationships and service, while gaining the strength of additional resources and scale to support their future growth. We are hugely grateful to Amany and Ravi for everything they've achieved in building such a strong business and we wish them every success in their future ventures." Mike Hackett, Chief Commercial Officer

We're delighted to have been nominated for 'Deal of the Year (under £10m)' and 'Lender of the Year' at the upcoming Thames Valley Deal #awards! It's fantastic to be recognised for the funding we've provided to mid-sized businesses across the region and we're grateful to the business community for supporting our efforts to help SMEs thrive. Congratulations to all those shortlisted and we look forward to seeing everyone there! Read more on our nominated deal: https://lnkd.in/enk89Q3m Find out more about ThinCats in the region: https://lnkd.in/enhpzJDP Steven Munt, Stuart Thompson, Dave Sherrington, Neil Patel, James Eady, Gareth Read, CFA , Calum Ruddock, CFA, Varun Kapoor, Karris Giani, Neil Taylor, Gary Nutley, Alex McKay, Ben Keen, Ben Watson, Tehjveer Sandhu, Liam Farrelly, Mike Hackett #helpingthemidsizedthrive #alternativefinance #smelending #smefunding #smefinance #TVDA2025 #nominated #shortlisted

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Pub Olympics in Birmingham on Wednesday, all in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support! Thanks to your generosity, we raised an amazing £2,100. This funding will go directly to doing whatever it takes to help more people with cancer receive the best care the UK has to offer It was a night full of fun, friendly challenges, and a great sense of togetherness. We couldn't have done it without you, and we're so thankful! Take a look at the highlights of such a memorable evening: https://lnkd.in/e7_ChQZU If you'd like to donate, click here: https://lnkd.in/eSN784hg Simon Dixon, Paul Turner, Brian Don, Stuart Thompson, Chris Pacey, Richard Thwaite, Jamie Glover MAAT, James Smith, Jo Brown #macmillancancersupport #macmillan #fundraising #charity #pubolympics #helpingthemidsizedthrive

We're excited to be attending both the North East Dealmaker and Wales Dealmaker #awards this evening, recognising the strength and collaboration in dealmaking across the UK. Say hi if you spot us at: 📍North East Dealmakers, where we have been nominated for 'Alternative Finance Provider of the Year'. 📍Wales Dealmakers We look forward to seeing you all there! Richard Bowles, Richard Thwaite, Chris Pacey, Ben Kimball, Paul Turner, Darrell Franciosy, Michelle Heptinstall, Simon Dixon #helpingthemidsizedthrive #awards #nominations #shortlisted #alternativefinance #growth #smelending #smefunding