cinch valuation, funding and investors
cinch works in used and new car retail, based in Hook, United Kingdom. Founded in 2018, it has about 430 employees.
VALUATION · TODAY
$98.4M +0% after Seed
Range $26.1M – $370M · Grade DTODAY
+12 MO
$5.00B
$10.00B
$15.00B
$20.00B
$25.00B
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
Growth $1.42B
Seed $3.00M
ValuationBefore first round12-month outlook: where it points, how wide it fansHover the past: the outlook shows what was predicted then
HEADCOUNT · TODAY430 employees
+4%6m growth
−6%1y growth
+2%2y growth
200
400
600
Data from Jan 2021
Predicted in 1 yr $98.4M +0% vs today
Predicted next raise – no prediction
Winding-down probability 32%
- Last round
- Seed · $3.00M · Jan 2022
- Valuation at last round
- –
- Headcount
- 430 · flat
- Grade
- D
- Founded
- 2018
cinch valuation today
VCMC values cinch at $98.4M today, with a range of $26.1M to $370M and a grade of D. It is valued on its headcount and industry.
Valuation by date (109 rows)
Each point is what the model would have shown on that date, using only what was known then; before its first round, a company is valued as a startup because it later raised.
| Date | Valuation | Range | Predicted in 1 yr | Phase | Headcount | Trend | Grade | Winding-down probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2018 | $5.53M | $2.01M – $15.2M | $7.58M (+37%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Feb 2018 | $5.68M | $2.07M – $15.6M | $7.79M (+37%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Mar 2018 | $5.82M | $2.12M – $16.0M | $7.98M (+37%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Apr 2018 | $5.98M | $2.18M – $16.4M | $8.19M (+37%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 May 2018 | $6.13M | $2.23M – $16.8M | $8.41M (+37%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Jun 2018 | $6.30M | $2.29M – $17.3M | $8.64M (+37%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Jul 2018 | $6.47M | $2.35M – $17.8M | $8.87M (+37%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Aug 2018 | $6.64M | $2.42M – $18.2M | $8.95M (+35%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Sep 2018 | $6.82M | $2.48M – $18.7M | $9.04M (+32%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Oct 2018 | $7.00M | $2.55M – $19.2M | $9.12M (+30%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Nov 2018 | $7.19M | $2.62M – $19.8M | $9.20M (+28%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Dec 2018 | $7.38M | $2.69M – $20.3M | $9.28M (+26%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Jan 2019 | $7.58M | $2.76M – $20.8M | $9.37M (+24%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Feb 2019 | $7.79M | $2.84M – $21.4M | $9.45M (+21%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Mar 2019 | $7.98M | $2.90M – $21.9M | $9.53M (+19%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Apr 2019 | $8.19M | $2.98M – $22.5M | $9.62M (+17%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 May 2019 | $8.41M | $3.06M – $23.1M | $9.71M (+15%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Jun 2019 | $8.64M | $3.14M – $23.7M | $9.80M (+13%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Jul 2019 | $8.87M | $3.23M – $24.4M | $9.88M (+11%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Aug 2019 | $8.95M | $3.26M – $24.6M | $9.97M (+11%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Sep 2019 | $9.04M | $3.29M – $24.8M | $10.1M (+11%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Oct 2019 | $9.12M | $3.32M – $25.0M | $10.2M (+11%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Nov 2019 | $9.20M | $3.35M – $25.3M | $10.2M (+11%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Dec 2019 | $9.28M | $3.38M – $25.5M | $10.3M (+11%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Jan 2020 | $9.37M | $3.41M – $25.7M | $10.4M (+11%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Feb 2020 | $9.45M | $3.44M – $26.0M | $10.5M (+11%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Mar 2020 | $9.54M | $3.47M – $26.2M | $10.6M (+11%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Apr 2020 | $9.62M | $3.50M – $26.4M | $10.7M (+11%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 May 2020 | $9.71M | $3.53M – $26.7M | $10.8M (+11%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Jun 2020 | $9.80M | $3.57M – $26.9M | $10.9M (+11%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Jul 2020 | $9.89M | $3.60M – $27.2M | $11.0M (+11%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Aug 2020 | $9.98M | $3.63M – $27.4M | $11.1M (+11%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Sep 2020 | $10.1M | $3.67M – $27.7M | $11.2M (+11%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Oct 2020 | $10.2M | $3.70M – $27.9M | $11.3M (+11%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Nov 2020 | $10.3M | $3.73M – $28.2M | $11.4M (+11%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Dec 2020 | $10.3M | $3.76M – $28.4M | $11.5M (+11%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Jan 2021 | $13.2M | $4.81M – $36.3M | $14.7M (+11%) | before first round | 69 | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Feb 2021 | $13.3M | $4.85M – $36.6M | $14.8M (+11%) | before first round | 69 | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Mar 2021 | $13.4M | $4.89M – $36.9M | $14.9M (+11%) | before first round | 69 | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Apr 2021 | $13.6M | $4.94M – $37.2M | $15.0M (+11%) | before first round | 69 | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 May 2021 | $13.7M | $4.98M – $37.6M | $15.1M (+11%) | before first round | 69 | unknown | D | 0% |
| 29 May 2021 | $14.4B | $9.5B – $24.2B | $15.9B (+10%) | after a round | 69 | unknown | B | 0% |
| 1 Jun 2021 | $14.5B | $9.5B – $24.2B | $15.9B (+10%) | after a round | 69 | unknown | B | 0% |
| 1 Jul 2021 | $14.6B | $9.5B – $24.2B | $15.9B (+9%) | after a round | 69 | unknown | B | 0% |
| 1 Aug 2021 | $14.7B | $9.5B – $24.2B | $15.9B (+8%) | after a round | 69 | unknown | B | 0% |
| 1 Sep 2021 | $14.8B | $9.5B – $24.2B | $15.9B (+7%) | after a round | 69 | unknown | B | 0% |
| 1 Oct 2021 | $14.9B | $9.5B – $24.2B | $15.9B (+6%) | after a round | 69 | unknown | B | 0% |
| 1 Nov 2021 | $15.0B | $9.5B – $24.2B | $15.9B (+6%) | after a round | 69 | unknown | B | 0% |
| 1 Dec 2021 | $15.2B | $9.5B – $24.2B | $15.9B (+5%) | after a round | 69 | unknown | B | 0% |
| 1 Jan 2022 | $15.3B | $9.5B – $24.2B | $15.9B (+4%) | after a round | 69 | unknown | B | 0% |
| 8 Jan 2022 | $15.3M | $10.0M – $46.5M | $30.6M (+100%) | after a round | 69 | unknown | C | 0% |
| 1 Feb 2022 | $34.6M | $6.75M – $150M | $34.6M (0%) | valued on company size | 350 | growing | D | 0% |
| 1 Mar 2022 | $34.6M | $6.75M – $150M | $34.6M (0%) | valued on company size | 350 | growing | D | 0% |
| 1 Apr 2022 | $34.6M | $6.75M – $150M | $34.6M (0%) | valued on company size | 350 | growing | D | 0% |
| 1 May 2022 | $34.6M | $6.75M – $150M | $34.6M (0%) | valued on company size | 350 | growing | D | 0% |
| 1 Jun 2022 | $34.6M | $6.75M – $150M | $34.6M (0%) | valued on company size | 350 | growing | D | 0% |
| 1 Jul 2022 | $34.6M | $6.75M – $150M | $34.6M (0%) | valued on company size | 350 | growing | D | 0% |
| 1 Aug 2022 | $25.0M | $4.15M – $150M | $25.0M (0%) | valued on company size | 350 | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Sep 2022 | $25.0M | $4.15M – $150M | $25.0M (0%) | valued on company size | 350 | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Oct 2022 | $25.0M | $4.15M – $150M | $25.0M (0%) | valued on company size | 350 | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Nov 2022 | $25.0M | $4.15M – $150M | $25.0M (0%) | valued on company size | 350 | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Dec 2022 | $25.0M | $4.15M – $150M | $25.0M (0%) | valued on company size | 350 | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Jan 2023 | $25.0M | $4.15M – $150M | $25.0M (0%) | valued on company size | 350 | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Feb 2023 | $48.4M | $9.45M – $211M | $48.4M (0%) | valued on company size | 490 | growing | D | 0% |
| 1 Mar 2023 | $48.4M | $9.45M – $211M | $48.4M (0%) | valued on company size | 490 | growing | D | 0% |
| 1 Apr 2023 | $48.4M | $9.45M – $211M | $48.4M (0%) | valued on company size | 490 | growing | D | 0% |
| 1 May 2023 | $48.4M | $9.45M – $211M | $48.4M (0%) | valued on company size | 490 | growing | D | 0% |
| 1 Jun 2023 | $48.4M | $9.45M – $211M | $48.4M (0%) | valued on company size | 490 | growing | D | 0% |
| 1 Jul 2023 | $48.4M | $9.45M – $211M | $48.4M (0%) | valued on company size | 490 | growing | D | 0% |
| 1 Aug 2023 | $35.0M | $5.81M – $211M | $35.0M (0%) | valued on company size | 490 | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Sep 2023 | $35.0M | $5.81M – $211M | $35.0M (0%) | valued on company size | 490 | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Oct 2023 | $35.0M | $5.81M – $211M | $35.0M (0%) | valued on company size | 490 | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Nov 2023 | $24.5M | $4.98M – $163M | $24.5M (0%) | valued on company size | 420 | down | D | 77% |
| 1 Dec 2023 | $24.5M | $4.98M – $163M | $24.5M (0%) | valued on company size | 420 | down | D | 77% |
| 1 Jan 2024 | $24.5M | $4.98M – $163M | $24.5M (0%) | valued on company size | 420 | down | D | 77% |
| 1 Feb 2024 | $24.5M | $4.98M – $163M | $24.5M (0%) | valued on company size | 420 | down | D | 77% |
| 1 Mar 2024 | $24.5M | $4.98M – $163M | $24.5M (0%) | valued on company size | 420 | down | D | 77% |
| 1 Apr 2024 | $23.9M | $4.86M – $159M | $23.9M (0%) | valued on company size | 410 | down | D | 93% |
| 1 May 2024 | $23.9M | $4.86M – $159M | $23.9M (0%) | valued on company size | 410 | down | D | 93% |
| 1 Jun 2024 | $23.9M | $4.86M – $159M | $23.9M (0%) | valued on company size | 410 | down | D | 93% |
| 1 Jul 2024 | $23.9M | $4.86M – $159M | $23.9M (0%) | valued on company size | 410 | down | D | 93% |
| 1 Aug 2024 | $29.3M | $4.86M – $176M | $29.3M (0%) | valued on company size | 410 | flat | D | 12% |
| 1 Sep 2024 | $30.0M | $4.98M – $181M | $30.0M (0%) | valued on company size | 420 | flat | D | 0% |
| 1 Oct 2024 | $30.0M | $4.98M – $181M | $30.0M (0%) | valued on company size | 420 | flat | D | 0% |
| 1 Nov 2024 | $30.0M | $4.98M – $181M | $30.0M (0%) | valued on company size | 420 | flat | D | 0% |
| 1 Dec 2024 | $30.7M | $5.10M – $185M | $30.7M (0%) | valued on company size | 430 | flat | D | 0% |
| 1 Jan 2025 | $30.7M | $5.10M – $185M | $30.7M (0%) | valued on company size | 430 | flat | D | 0% |
| 1 Feb 2025 | $30.7M | $5.10M – $185M | $30.7M (0%) | valued on company size | 430 | flat | D | 0% |
| 1 Mar 2025 | $30.7M | $5.10M – $185M | $30.7M (0%) | valued on company size | 430 | flat | D | 0% |
| 1 Apr 2025 | $30.7M | $5.10M – $185M | $30.7M (0%) | valued on company size | 430 | flat | D | 0% |
| 1 May 2025 | $30.7M | $5.10M – $185M | $30.7M (0%) | valued on company size | 430 | flat | D | 0% |
| 1 Jun 2025 | $30.7M | $5.10M – $185M | $30.7M (0%) | valued on company size | 430 | flat | D | 0% |
| 1 Jul 2025 | $30.7M | $5.10M – $185M | $30.7M (0%) | valued on company size | 430 | flat | D | 0% |
| 1 Aug 2025 | $40.1M | $6.02M – $197M | $40.1M (0%) | valued on company size | 459 | up | D | 0% |
| 1 Sep 2025 | $39.9M | $5.98M – $196M | $39.9M (0%) | valued on company size | 456 | up | D | 0% |
| 1 Oct 2025 | $32.6M | $5.41M – $196M | $32.6M (0%) | valued on company size | 456 | flat | D | 0% |
| 1 Nov 2025 | $31.2M | $5.18M – $188M | $31.2M (0%) | valued on company size | 437 | flat | D | 0% |
| 1 Dec 2025 | $30.8M | $5.11M – $185M | $30.8M (0%) | valued on company size | 431 | flat | D | 0% |
| 1 Jan 2026 | $30.8M | $5.11M – $185M | $30.8M (0%) | valued on company size | 431 | flat | D | 0% |
| 1 Feb 2026 | $29.6M | $4.92M – $178M | $29.6M (0%) | valued on company size | 415 | flat | D | 0% |
| 1 Mar 2026 | $29.6M | $4.92M – $178M | $29.6M (0%) | valued on company size | 415 | flat | D | 14% |
| 1 Apr 2026 | $29.6M | $4.92M – $178M | $29.6M (0%) | valued on company size | 415 | flat | D | 14% |
| 1 May 2026 | $29.6M | $4.92M – $178M | $29.6M (0%) | valued on company size | 415 | flat | D | 14% |
| 1 Jun 2026 | $24.2M | $4.92M – $161M | $24.2M (0%) | valued on company size | 415 | down | D | 53% |
| 1 Jul 2026 | $30.1M | $5.00M – $181M | $30.1M (0%) | valued on company size | 422 | flat | D | 49% |
| 1 Aug 2026 | $30.1M | $5.00M – $181M | $30.1M (0%) | valued on company size | 422 | flat | D | 49% |
| 1 Sep 2026 | $30.6M | $5.09M – $184M | $30.6M (0%) | valued on company size | 429 | flat | D | 37% |
| 1 Oct 2026 | $30.7M | $5.10M – $185M | $30.7M (0%) | valued on company size | 430 | flat | D | 32% |
| 24 Oct 2026 | $98.4M | $26.1M – $370M | $98.4M (0%) | valued on company size | 430 | flat | D | 32% |
Key facts about cinch
- Founded
- 2018
- Headquarters
- Hook, United Kingdom
- Employees
- about 430 -6% in a year
- Total raised
- $1.42B
- Funding rounds
- 2
- Last round
- Seed Jan 2022
cinch was founded in 2018 by James Braid and James Mullins.
cinch funding history
cinch has 2 funding rounds on record, from May 2021 to Jan 2022, $1.42B in total. None disclosed a valuation.
Seed 7 Jan 2022
Led by Lionel Partners; with Cultivation Capital.
Sources: cultivationcapital.com, lassonde.utah.edu
$3.0M
Growth Equity 28 May 2021
With Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, GIC, Neuberger Berman, Soros Fund Management LLC.
Sources: uktech.news, channelx.world, news.bloomberglaw.com
$1.42B
cinch investors
6 investors have backed cinch; Lionel Partners led at least one round.
- Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
- Cultivation Capital
- GIC
- Neuberger Berman
- Soros Fund Management LLC
What cinch does
cinch works in automobile dealers & manufacturers, with 8 recorded offerings and customers in automotive.
Cinch Cars Limited is a UK company engaged in the online sale of used and new cars. The company operates a network of locations nationwide and provides additional services such as part exchange, car finance, and car servicing. Cinch is part of the Marshall Motor Group and is committed to sustainability, implementing measures to reduce its environmental impact.
Description from Veridion's company data.
Products and services
- Used and New Car Retail
- Electric Car Retail
- Vehicle Part Exchange Services
- Car Financing Services
- Vehicle Servicing and Maintenance
- Vehicle Home Delivery and Collection
- Vehicle Warranty Services
- Sustainable Vehicle Logistics Solutions
Markets
- Automotive
Supply chain
- Sustainable Sourcing
- Green Logistics
- Omnichannel Distribution
Business model
- Business-to-Consumer
- Service Provider
- Retail
- E-commerce
Industry codes (NAICS)
- 441110 New Car Dealers 40% match
- 441120 Used Car Dealers 30% match
- 811111 General Automotive Repair 15% match
- 522299 International, Secondary Market, and All Other Nondepository Credit Intermediation 15% match
Questions about cinch
What is cinch worth?
Valuation $98.4M (range $26.1M to $370M), as of 24 Oct 2026.
Has cinch raised money?
cinch has 2 funding rounds on record, from May 2021 to Jan 2022, $1.42B in total. None disclosed a valuation.
Who has invested in cinch?
Lionel Partners, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Cultivation Capital, GIC, Neuberger Berman and Soros Fund Management LLC. Lead investors include Lionel Partners.
How many people work at cinch?
About 430, down 6% over the last year. Headcount rose from 69 in Jan 2021 to 490 in Jan 2023, then fell to 430 in Sep 2026.
What does cinch do?
cinch works in automobile dealers & manufacturers, with 8 recorded offerings and customers in automotive. Its main offerings are used and new car retail, electric car retail and vehicle part exchange services.
When was cinch founded, and where is it based?
cinch was founded in 2018 and is based in Hook, United Kingdom. It has about 430 employees, down 6% over the last year.