British bank Shawbrook is in exclusive talks to acquire ThinCats, a lender focused on medium-sized businesses, in a deal valued at around £180 million. The acquisition, led by Fenchurch Advisory Partners, comes as Shawbrook prepares for a potential …  | By Abimbola Akomolafe on August 25, 2025 | British bank Shawbrook is in exclusive talks to acquire ThinCats, a lender focused on medium-sized businesses, in a deal valued at around £180 million. The acquisition, led by Fenchurch Advisory Partners, comes as Shawbrook prepares for a potential £2 billion flotation on the London Stock Exchange. Industry analysts say the deal would significantly expand Shawbrook's alternative finance offering for SMEs, a sector that continues to face funding gaps from traditional banks. Read also, Founded in 2011, Shawbrook serves more than 500,000 customers and employs close to 1,600 people, specialising in savings and tailored lending solutions. ThinCats, meanwhile, has carved a niche in providing growth capital to medium-sized enterprises, making it a strategic fit for Shawbrook's push into SME financing. The bank's flotation plans, first reported early this year, have been delayed due to ongoing market volatility. However, the ThinCats acquisition signals Shawbrook's intent to deepen its foothold in business lending and SME finance ahead of its stock market debut. | | | |
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