Modella Capital

Modella Capital Limited is a British private equity firm, founded in August 2022.^[1]

Modella Capital Limited

Formerly	Tailer Debtco Limited (2022–2023)[1]
Company type	Private
Founded	19 August 2022; 3 years ago (2022-08-19)[1]
Headquarters	London , England
Area served	United Kingdom Ireland
Parent	Hay Wain Group Limited[2]
Website	modellacapital.com

In September 2025, Modella was named as an interested party looking to acquire the UK and Irish business of American retailer Claire's, the company eventually acquired most of it on 29 September 2025, the deal brings Modella to the Irish market for the first time.^[3][4]

In October 2025, Modella began a partnership with toy retailer The Entertainer, the company would supply its toys in Hobbycraft and TGJones stores starting with a trial of shops.^[5]

Investments

• Hobbycraft (bought August 2024)^[6]
• The Original Factory Shop (bought February 2025)^[7]
• TGJones (formerly WHSmith's high street division, bought June 2025)^[8][9]
• Claire's (UK and Irish business, bought September 2025)^[10]
• Ted Baker (lender, collapsed in April 2024)^[11]
• Ideal World TJC bought October 2025