Mamas & Papas has completed a refinancing deal aimed at supporting its next phase of growth after posting record sales and profit in its latest financial year.
The nursery retailer said the transaction had strengthened its capital structure, with existing investor Bluegem Capital Partners reinvesting alongside a number of new backers, including alternative investment manager Cheyne Capital.Mamas & Papas
The deal follows a record year for the business, with revenue rising four per cent to £170m in the 12 months to 30 March 2026.
EBITDA jumped 21 per cent to £14.5m over the same period, while Mamas & Papas said its UK market share had grown to around 25 per cent, making it the category leader.
The retailer, which sells own-brand nursery furniture, travel systems, clothing and mother and baby accessories, has continued to invest in its brand while expanding its range of third-party labels.
Mamas & Papas executive chairman Steve Parkin said: “This refinancing is a vote of confidence in our strategy, performance, market leadership and forward potential, and provides a strengthened capital structure to support the execution of that strategy.
“Our focus remains unchanged – building an even stronger Mamas & Papas brand worldwide and growing our community of new and expectant parents who rely on us for the best advice, design, quality and range.”
Mamas & Papas pushes ahead with expansion
Mamas & Papas said all of its channels contributed to its FY26 performance following continued investment in concessions, standalone stores, ecommerce and international expansion.
Its British-designed ranges are now sold across more than 30 countries worldwide.
Mamas & Papas has increasingly positioned itself as a destination retailer for new and expectant parents, combining its own-brand offer with a growing mix of third-party products.
Parkin added that the strengthened balance sheet would allow the business to continue pursuing sustainable growth both in the UK and overseas.
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