easyStorage secures €210m from Arini for UK expansion

easyStorage, a self-storage company under the easyGroup umbrella, has secured a significant investment of up to £180 mln (€210 mln) from alternative credit manager Arini.

Tim Slesinger

This funding will fuel easyStorage's expansion across the UK, allowing it to open more drive-up and containerised storage facilities and acquire existing storage properties.

The company is growing rapidly, having already opened nine new sites this year and surpassing its expansion goals for 2026. Currently operating 45 locations, easyStorage is well-positioned to capitalise on the increasing demand for self-storage from both individuals and businesses. Their efficient, modular business model allows for quick and scalable growth without excessive capital spending.

Founded in 2017 by Tim Slesinger and Nigel Dawson, easyStorage aims to provide more flexible and affordable storage options compared to traditional services.

Tim Slesinger, CEO of easyStorage said: “This strategic financing marks an important milestone for easyStorage. Partnering with Arini provides us with the flexibility and scale of capital required to accelerate our growth across the UK while remaining true to our mission of making self-storage simpler, more accessible, and more affordable for our customers. We are excited to partner with Arini as we enter our next phase of growth.”

Nabil Aquedim, head of Real Estate and Asset-Backed Strategies at Arini, added: “We are proud to be the strategic partner of choice for Tim and his team at easyStorage, supporting the expansion of their footprint in the UK self-storage market. This transaction reflects the strength of our asset-based finance strategy and our proven ability to partner with high-quality businesses to deliver tailored financing solutions that support long-term growth.”

Newmark acted as the sole financial advisor to easyStorage.