Shawbrook Group successfully completed its IPO on the London Stock Exchange, achieving a valuation of over £2 billion, following a transformation into a leading digital banking and specialist lending platform.

Target Company Overview

Shawbrook Group, previously under the ownership of BC Partners and Pollen Street Capital, successfully launched its initial public offering (IPO) on the London Stock Exchange on October 30, 2025. Priced at 370 pence per share, the stock closed at 395 pence on the first day of trading, which valued the company at over £2 billion. The IPO was executed through a placing to institutional and retail investors and was met with exceptionally high demand, being multiple times oversubscribed. This marks the largest public offering by a domestic firm on the London Stock Exchange since 2021.

Since being acquired in July 2017, Shawbrook has undergone a significant transformation into a premier digital banking and specialist lending platform in the UK. The company has experienced remarkable growth, tripling its size with a loan book reaching £17 billion by June 2025, alongside a similar tripling of profit after tax and tangible net asset value during the same period.

Industry Overview in the UK

The UK’s financial services sector, particularly the digital banking and specialist lending markets, has been rapidly evolving, propelled by technological advancements and changing consumer preferences. With a robust regulatory framework and a push for