The Very Group
PrivateLast Round
Debt
2/16/2026
Total Funding Raised
$1.1B
Company Overview
The Very Group is a multi-brand online retailer and financial services provider based in the UK and Ireland. It operates digital department stores including Very.co.uk and Littlewoods.com, offering a wide range of products across fashion, home, and electricals. The company also provides flexible payment options to its customers through its regulated Very Pay platform. The group was formed through the merger of Littlewoods and Great Universal Stores in 2003, later rebranding from Shop Direct to The Very Group in 2020. It serves approximately 4.3 million customers. As of late 2025, the company is expected to be majority-owned by the private equity firm Carlyle Group following a debt-for-equity conversion.
Sector
Consumer & Commerce
Verticals
E-commerce, BNPL, Fashion & Beauty, Home & Lifestyle, Consumer Electronics
Business Model
B2C
Customer Profile
Payment Processing Fee
AI Layer
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The Very Group Comps
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The Very Group Funding Rounds
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| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt | 2/16/2026 | ||||
| Take Private | 8/8/2025 | ||||
| Debt | 4/10/2025 | ||||
| Strategic | 2/27/2024 |
The Very Group Investors
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| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Arini | Debt |
| The Carlyle Group | Debt |
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- Apr 29, 2026
Edward Fry appointed as Chief Financial Officer.
- Apr 21, 2026
Accredited as a menopause friendly employer by Henpicked.
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