ThinCats’ New Survey Signals a Brightening Horizon for SMEs
ThinCats, the go‑to alternative finance player for mid‑size businesses, has just unveiled the results of its latest UK‑wide corporate finance adviser survey. The findings suggest that halfway through the year, the scene is looking sunnier than it was six months ago.
What the Numbers Tell Us
- Demand is on the rise: 59% of advisers report more SME activity today than they saw six months earlier, while a mere 7% see a decline.
- Owner‑managed firms are leading the pack: 56% see a surge in financing appetite among businesses run by their owners, though many remain wary of high rates and borrowing costs.
- Credit appetite grows: 37% of bloggers are feeding the appetite for credit, mirroring the trend from prior surveys.
- More bank funding: A third of advisers note that high‑street banks are actually offering more loans than they did half a year ago.
- Valuation hurdles persist: 41% feel that company valuations have slipped, a key choke‑point for deal flow, though macro‑economic worries have eased a bit compared with six months ago.
- Election impact? 39% predict a post‑election uptick in activity, provided the political scene remains stable.
Why This Matters
ThinCats’ managing director, Ravi Anand, says the pendulum is quickly swinging back: “With interest rates peaking and inflation easing, confidence is returning.” He adds that a stable political climate will further give entrepreneurs the surety they need to jump on new opportunities.
To keep up with the demand, the firm has rolled out its Agile Capital product in April and announced a £300 million commitment to boosting growth for owner‑managed businesses nationwide.
Bottom line: The financial playground is getting livelier, the appetite for equity is ticking up, and ThinCats is ready to ride the wave.
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