Total Capital Partners boosts stake in clothing brand Weird Fish to 80%

Core Insights - TCP has increased its stake in Weird Fish from 69% to 80%, gaining full decision-making control over the company [1] - Weird Fish is now part of Auralis, a new group established by TCP, which is preparing a £50 million fund for further acquisitions of high street brands [1][2] - Weird Fish recorded revenues of £42.6 million in 2024, a year-on-year increase of £4.4 million, with pre-tax profits growing from £1.3 million to £2.9 million [3] Company Overview - Weird Fish operates 36 stores across the UK and sells through its own retail channels and wholesale partnerships, with products stocked by retailers like Tu and Debenhams [3][5] - The company has been expanding under the leadership of David Butler, who aims to grow the store portfolio to between 80 and 90 locations in the coming years [4] - TCP initially acquired a majority stake in Weird Fish in 2017 and has since supported operational changes and growth initiatives [5]