Childcare & Education

Childcare & Education

OakNorth provides funding to support Storal’s acquisition of Children 1st Day Nurseries

Tuesday November 12th, 2024

Storal is one of the highest-quality nursery operators in the UK, currently operating 30 nurseries and two out-of-school clubs; The investment will part fund the acquisition of Children 1st Day Nurseries which has a portfolio of 23 nurseries across the Midlands and South Yorkshire.  OakNorth, the digital bank for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs, has extended further debt facilities […]

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Childcare & Education

OakNorth provides bespoke loan for major new purpose-built student accommodation development next to the University of Nottingham

Monday August 5th, 2024

The loan is to an SPV managed by OMNI Developments, an experienced Developer who specialises in student accommodation and high-end residential development; The capital will be used to develop a new six-storey, 222-bedroom purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA); Situated opposite the University of Nottingham’s Jubilee Campus, the site will offer a unique combination of large rooms […]

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OakNorth and Founders4Schools launch new partnership to support 100,000 students with maths education, mentorship, and career opportunities

Monday October 30th, 2023

30th October 2023, London, UK: OakNorth, the neobank for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs, and Founders4Schools, the award-winning ed-tech charity for teachers, today announce a new partnership to support 100,000 secondary school students (11-16 year-olds) – including 40,000 from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds – over the next three years. The programme will provide secondary school students with mentorship and […]

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OakNorth supports Graphite Capital’s investment in leading nursery group Storal

Tuesday October 17th, 2023

Storal is one of the highest-quality nursery operators in the UK, currently operating 26 nurseries and two out-of-school clubs; The investment will enable it to enhance Storal’s education provision further and expand its footprint across the UK regions; OakNorth, the neobank for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs,  has partnered with Graphite Capital, a leading UK mid-market private equity […]

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Phoenix Learning and Care set for future growth following £20m bespoke loan from OakNorth Bank

Tuesday May 2nd, 2023

Phoenix Learning and Care Group is a leading provider of specialist education and residential care for children and young adults with a range of additional needs; Established in 2006 and now employing over 500 people, the business operates 41 sites including residential children’s homes, specialist education schools & colleges and ongoing adult care across the […]

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OakNorth Bank provides growth capital to Innervation Capital-backed, Melrose Education, to support SEN acquisition programme

Tuesday April 25th, 2023

Founded in 2021 by sector-focused and theme-driven investor, Innervation Capital Partners (ICP), Melrose Education acquires high-quality Special Education Needs (SEN) schools across England; Led by the previous CEO of ICP Education, Tracey Storey, Melrose Education’s current portfolio consists of six SEN schools, which provide over 330 places to pupils; The bespoke loan from OakNorth Bank […]

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