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OakNorth completes Β£12m funding to Whittard of Chelsea to support the British heritage brand’s ongoing growth plans

Tuesday September 16th, 2025

With over 139 years of heritage, Whittard of Chelsea is a luxury British brand that sources and sells the highest quality tea, coffee, and hot chocolate from around the world, together with everything that enriches the experience of consuming them; The business operates over 40 stores across the UK, including its flagship location in Covent […]

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OakNorth provides $22m loan to support the expansion of Inness, the 220-acre upstate New York luxury getaway

Monday September 15th, 2025

Developed by Taavo Somer, Michael Barry, Lee Pollock, CBSK and Post Company, the Hotel first opened in Fall 2021; Situated in the town of Accord in New York’s Hudson Valley, Inness is home to a 40-key hotel, restaurant, member’s club, golf course, and an abundance of leisure activities; The $22m loan from OakNorth will be […]

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Boutique property developer, Countrylarge, to develop new aparthotel in central Harrogate, following Β£3.6m loan from OakNorth

Wednesday September 10th, 2025

Founded in 2007 by Timothy Smith, Countrylarge specialises in residential, student hospitality and mixed-use schemes across Yorkshire and the North of England; Headquartered in Harrogate, the boutique property developer has delivered over Β£250m of exceptional quality developments to date; The Β£3.6m loan from OakNorth will support the development of a new 17-key, Beyond Aparthotels operated, […]

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OakNorth backs McWin and TriSpan’s growth plans for Flat Iron with senior debt facility to support expansionΒ 

Thursday September 4th, 2025

Founded in 2012, Flat Iron has built a loyal customer base and a strong reputation for its high-quality, affordable steak offering; The business currently operates 18 sites across London, Manchester, Leeds and Cambridge; Backed by McWin and TriSpan, Flat Iron plans to continue its successful store roll-out; Both McWin and Trispan also support other OakNorth […]

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OakNorth provides bespoke loan to LDC-backed Bespoke Kitchen Foods to support future organic and acquisitive growth

Wednesday September 3rd, 2025

Founded in 2008, Bespoke Kitchen Foods (BKF) is a leading provider of innovative vegetarian and vegan products for the pub and casual dining market; Based in Coalville, Leicestershire, BKF supplies premium products to the UK’s leading branded pub and restaurant chains and food wholesalers; The firm is backed by LDC, a leading private equity investor […]

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OakNorth completes Β£31m back leverage loan-on-loan facility with Broadwood Capital managed fund

Monday September 1st, 2025

The Β£31m facility is to the Broadwood Later Living Sustainable Construction Finance Fund (β€œBroadwood LLSCF Fund”) and will support the development of three new care homes in London,Β Β Staffordshire and Lancashire; The three care homes will deliver a combined 250 new care home beds into a market experiencing a chronic under supply; OakNorth has been a […]

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