EQUITY INVESTMENT
We are keen and able to invest directly into potential new start-ups, or existing private limited companies within the MGA, insurance, legal, broker, law firm or claims management company space, and will also consider the wider financial services sector.
We can provide seed capital for viable start-ups, and also act as an angel investor, or co-founder offering advice and guidance within the legal expenses insurance and MGA niche markets.
INVESTMENTS CONSIDERED
Private Equity
We can provide capital investment into viable companies on both a passive and active investor basis. Depending on what sector the target opportunity is in, we may require an oversight role, such as a Non-Executive Director position. This would be likely for any opportunities in the legal expenses MGA or insurance sector, where we can provide our expert knowledge and experience to help guide the business through the start-up phase.
Alternatively, we are also able to act as passive investors for those businesses in which we have complete confidence in their existing management team and board.
Sweat Equity
We will also consider offering our services for “sweat equity” in the right businesses, allowing new start-ups the opportunity to use us as company formation experts in the LEI niche, and possibly even as a co-founder or board member of the business. We would only acquire equity in a business like this, if we can see the proposition is full of promise and has significant future value, and that we can confidently help to increase that value.
Management Buy Out / In
If you’re considering a management buyout (MBO), and are in need of some additional funding from the private sector, then we are also able to consider this opportunity for the right business, and most importantly, the right management team.
Venture / Seed Capital
If you are thinking about setting up in business for yourself, or with your team, and have an exceptional business plan ready to go, then we are also able to consider cash investments for new start-ups through the SEIS, EIS or venture capital tax relief schemes.
Secured Loans
We do not offer loans to businesses directly, although we do lend via regulated intermediary platforms. Our preferred investment style is that of equity investment, but if you were keen on exploring potential loan opportunities, we can connect you with our current business partners who offer these types of loans.
EXAMPLES OF SOME OF OUR MINORITY INVESTMENT HOLDINGS IN THE FINANCIAL SERVICES SECTOR
HIRO INSURANCE
Hiro insurance is on-demand - start and end whenever you like; no cancellation fees, no admin fees, no nonsense. It's tech-first, more like Netflix or Uber than home insurance. It lives in your mobile and speaks your language.
LAKA INSURANCE
Flipping the insurance industry on its head with collective cover for cyclists. Laka is a collective insurance provider, disrupting the cycling and e-mobility industry.
WISEALPHA
WiseAlpha is a world first digital bond market giving everyday investors access to corporate bond markets.
HONCHO
Honcho's unique reverse auction brings fairness, innovation and transparency to buying insurance.
CROWDSTACKER
Crowdstacker is an award winning online investment platform, providing ISA eligible investments.
ASSETZ EXCHANGE
The property crowdfunding platform that makes investing in property possible for everyone.
ABUNDANCE INVESTMENT
Mobilising money for good, accelerating the green recovery with ethical investing.
https://www.abundanceinvestment.com/
CUSHON - SMARTERLY
Helping people save and invest direct from payroll, promoted by many of the UK's leading employers.
BRAINPOOL AI
Artificial Intelligence applied to Business. One of the top 10 AI Consultancies 2019.
FUND OURSELVES
Shaking up the short-term credit market and peer2peer short-term lending.
DABBLE
The dabbl app enables you to invest in brands and companies you love, bringing investing to everyone.
BRICKOWNER
Property investment platform. Helping property asset managers onboard and manage their investors
BADGER LOANS
Badger Loans specialises in unsecured loans online, for both good credit and bad credit customers. We use award-winning technology and a panel of over 40 direct lenders to help you find the best unsecured personal loan deal available in the UK.