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Trinity Capital Inc. Closes Deal with Motorway, Providing £25m to Fuel Further UK Growth

Trinity Capital (Nasdaq: TRIN) committed £25 million of growth capital to Motorway on February 2, 2026 to support UK expansion.

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Trinity Capital (Nasdaq: TRIN) committed £25 million of growth capital to Motorway on February 2, 2026 to support UK expansion.

Motorway is an online used‑car marketplace that connects sellers with a network of more than 7,500 verified dealers. Funds will support product innovation, dealer partnerships, scaling and efforts toward sustainable profitability. Cafferty & Company advised Motorway.

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News Market Reaction – TRIN

On Feb 2, the day this news came out, TRIN closed 2.85% below the previous close.

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This announcement highlights Trinity Capital’s role as an international alternative asset manager, c...
Analysis

This announcement highlights Trinity Capital’s role as an international alternative asset manager, committing £25 million in growth capital to Motorway, a large UK online used-car marketplace with over 7,500 verified dealers. It follows a year of record $2.1 billion in new commitments and equipment financing for Sortera Technologies. Investors may track how this and similar deals contribute to portfolio growth, asset quality, and what the upcoming 2025 results on Feb 25, 2026 indicate about earnings support for the current dividend framework.

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Growth capital commitment: £25 million Dealer network size: 7,500 verified car dealers
Growth capital commitment
£25 million
Funding commitment to Motorway announced Feb 2, 2026
Dealer network size
7,500 verified car dealers
Motorway marketplace participants

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jan 28
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    Morningstar DBRS confirmed investment grade rating and raised trend to Positive.

  2. Jan 13

    Portfolio activity update

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    Reported record $2.1B new commitments and $1.5B funded investments for 2025.

  3. Jan 08

    Earnings call schedule

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    Announced 2026 earnings release timetable and Q4/FY25 call details.

  4. Dec 17

    Dividend policy change

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    Transition to monthly dividends with Q4 2025 payout of $0.51 per share.

  5. Dec 04

    Equipment financing deal

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    Provided equipment financing to Sortera Technologies to support AI-enabled expansion.

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PHOENIX, Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Trinity Capital Inc. (Nasdaq: TRIN) (the "Company"), a leading international alternative asset manager, today announced the commitment of £25 million in growth capital to Motorway, one of the UK's leading online used-car marketplaces.

By removing the traditional middlemen from the used-car supply chain, Motorway connects independent sellers directly with a network of more than 7,500 verified car dealers, matching each seller on the platform with interested dealers. Motorway's marketplace helps owners secure competitive offers online and provides dealers with a faster, more efficient way to source quality cars at scale.

Craig Fox, Managing Director - Europe, at Trinity Capital commented: "Motorway is redefining the way cars are sold in the UK by putting simplicity, speed, and value at the core of each transaction. We're excited to support their team during this phase of rapid growth."

This capital infusion will support Motorway as it continues to expand its marketplace and dealer partnerships across the UK.

Liz Kistruck, CFO of Motorway, said: "This partnership with Trinity Capital will enable us to continue to invest in product innovation and customer experience, whilst scaling efficiently and reaching sustainable profitability."

Cafferty & Company, an independent debt advisory services firm, served as the sole advisor to Motorway on the transaction.

About Trinity Capital Inc.
Trinity Capital Inc. (Nasdaq: TRIN) is an international alternative asset manager that seeks to deliver consistent returns for investors through access to private credit markets. Trinity Capital sources and structures investments in well-capitalized growth-oriented companies across five distinct lending verticals: Sponsor Finance, Equipment Finance, Tech Lending, Asset Based Lending, and Life Sciences. As a long-term, trusted partner for innovative companies seeking tailored debt solutions, Trinity Capital has deployed more than $5.1 billion across over 445 investments since inception in 2008 (as of September 30, 2025). Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Trinity Capital's dedicated team is strategically located across the United States and Europe. For more information on Trinity Capital, please visit trinitycapital.com and stay connected to the latest activity via LinkedIn and X (@trincapital).

About Motorway
Motorway is an online used-car marketplace. We connect people selling their car directly with our network of more than 7,500 verified car dealers, matching each seller on our platform with the dealer who most wants to buy their car. We help car owners secure a great price online, in as little as 24 hours, with their car collected from home for free, while supporting our car dealer partners to easily acquire the best used car stock.

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What did Trinity Capital (TRIN) announce on February 2, 2026 regarding Motorway?

Trinity Capital announced a £25 million growth capital commitment to Motorway. According to the company, the funds will support Motorway's UK marketplace expansion, dealer partnerships, product innovation and efforts to reach sustainable profitability.

How does Motorway's marketplace work and how many dealers are on the platform?

Motorway connects sellers directly with dealers to remove middlemen and speed transactions. According to the company, Motorway matches sellers with more than 7,500 verified car dealers to deliver competitive offers and faster sourcing for dealers.

What will the £25m from TRIN be used for at Motorway?

The capital will fund expansion, product development and scaling initiatives at Motorway. According to the company, funds are intended to enhance customer experience, expand dealer partnerships across the UK and support a path to sustainable profitability.

Who advised Motorway on the Trinity Capital transaction and what was the deal structure?

Cafferty & Company served as sole advisor to Motorway on the transaction. According to the company, the announced deal is a £25 million growth capital commitment from Trinity Capital to support Motorway's UK growth.

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