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Oaktree-Backed UK Hospitality Group RedCat Seeks Fresh Funding

Swetha Gopinath, Ruth David, Dinesh Nair
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UK hospitality group RedCat, founded by former Greene King CEO Rooney Anand, is seeking new funding to accelerate growth, according to insider sources. The company, backed by Oaktree Capital Management, is evaluating investment options, including potential equity injections, to support expansion plans. RedCat’s leadership aims to capitalize on post-pandemic recovery in the UK’s hospitality sector, leveraging Anand’s industry experience. No specific funding target or valuation was disclosed, but discussions suggest strategic investors may be targeted for long-term partnerships. The move follows broader trends of private equity-backed firms pursuing capital raises amid economic stabilization in early 2026.
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MarketsDealsGiftGiftGift this articleContact us:Provide news feedback or report an errorConfidential tip?Send a tip to our reportersSite feedback:Take our SurveyNew WindowGiftBy Swetha Gopinath, Ruth David, and Dinesh NairMarch 19, 2026 at 4:59 PM UTCBookmarkSaveRedCat, the British hospitality group started by former Greene King Plc boss Rooney Anand, is exploring options including bringing in fresh investment to fund expansion, people with knowledge of the matter said. London-based RedCat, which is backed by Oaktree Capital Management, is working with Rothschild & Co. to gauge interest from potential investors, the people said. A deal could value the group as several hundred million pounds, according to the people, who asked not to be identified because the information is private.

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