Modella Capital
Overview
Modella Capital is a British private equity firm specializing in retail and consumer investments across the UK and Western Europe. Founded in August 2022, the firm focuses on companies with turnovers between £10 million and £1 billion, providing equity and debt financing for growth, buyouts, and turnarounds. Their investment approach is flexible, allowing them to invest across the capital structure of a business through equity (majority positions) or debt (senior or junior). The firm's strategy emphasizes enhancing value and placing businesses on a sustainable footing to thrive for future years. They prefer to support incumbent management teams, offering advice and direction while allowing management to lead the way. Modella Capital's independence enables them to work to an accelerated timeframe, free from the constraints of being in a managed fund. Their extensive retail knowledge and network are leveraged to secure a prosperous future for the businesses they invest in. Since its inception, Modella Capital has made several notable acquisitions, including Hobbycraft in August 2024, The Original Factory Shop in February 2025, TGJones in June 2025, and Claire's UK and Ireland business in September 2025. These investments reflect the firm's commitment to revitalizing and growing retail and consumer businesses across the region.
Investment Focus
- Companies with turnovers between £10 million and £1 billion
- Retail and consumer sectors
- UK and Western Europe markets
- Potential for growth, buyouts, or turnarounds
- Flexible capital structure (equity or debt)
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Modella Capital invest in?
Modella Capital invests in Consumer Goods, Automotive, Retail, Food and Beverage, Fashion and Electronics, and is based in England, United Kingdom. Modella Capital is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Modella Capital invest at?
Modella Capital backs companies at Buyout, Turnaround and Distressed, writing cheques of 10M - 1B.
Which regions does Modella Capital invest in?
Modella Capital invests across United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Denmark and Switzerland.
What companies has Modella Capital invested in?
Modella Capital's portfolio includes Hobbycraft, The Original Factory Shop, TGJones and Claire's UK and Ireland.
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