Growth Capital • Insurance

JZ International and Souter Investments Limited Invest In Collingwood

On October 11, 2015, private equity firm JZ International and family office Souter Investments Limited invested in insurance company Collingwood

Investment Context
  • This is JZ International’s 2nd and Souter Investments Limited’s 2nd transaction in the Insurance sector.
  • This is JZ International’s 1st and Souter Investments Limited’s 10th transaction in the United Kingdom.

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Investment Summary

Date October 11, 2015
Target Collingwood
Sector Insurance
Investor(s) JZ International
Souter Investments Limited
Deal Type Growth Capital

Target Company

Collingwood

North Shields, United Kingdom
Collingwood is a UK niche motor insurance company based and regulated in Gibraltar with its entire back office, claims, call center, and processing functions situated in England. Collingwood is focused on four specific niche products in the UK motor market, namely short-term taxis, learner drivers, fleet, and younger drivers. Collingwood was founded in 2001 and is based in North Shields, United Kingdom.
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Investors Overview 2

DESCRIPTION

JZ International is a private investment firm specializing in investing in and growing small to medium-sized businesses in various sectors throughout Europe, including the UK, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Germany, Holland, Italy, and Spain. JZ International was founded in 1999 and is based in the United Kingdom.


Deal Context for Investor #
Overall 7 of 15
Sector: Insurance 2 of 2
Type: Growth Capital 4 of 11
Country: United Kingdom 1 of 2
Year: 2015 3 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-04-30 SAC

Koge, Denmark

SAC is able to provide flexible, shorter term leases at competitive prices. All van servicing is included as part of the lease and is done in-house with operating hours tailored to clients. SAC was founded in 2011 and is based in Koge, Denmark.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-11-01 My Lender

Helsinki, Finland

My Lender provides unsecured personal consumer loans in Finland, targeting a certain underserved customer niche in the country. The average loan ticket size is targeted to be in the range of €5,000-10,000, with an average tenor of 72 months. My Lender was founded in 2015 and is based in Helsinki, Finland.

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DESCRIPTION

Souter Investments is a family office focused on private equity investing throughout the UK. The Firm looks to commit £2 to £30 million to support a variety of transaction situations including buyouts, growth capital financings, corporate divestitures, and balance sheet restructurings. Broad areas of interest include transportation, luxury goods, financial services, healthcare, and business services. Souter Investments was established in 2008 and is based in Edinburgh, Scotland.


Deal Context for Investor #
Overall 12 of 48
Sector: Insurance 2 of 3
Type: Growth Capital 2 of 13
Country: United Kingdom 10 of 42
Year: 2015 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-09-18 Clive Christian

London, United Kingdom

Clive Christian is a luxury goods business with a focus on perfume and furniture. Clive Christian was founded in 1978 and is based in London.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-04-01 Ashtead Technology

Westhill, United Kingdom

Ashtead Technology is a provider of subsea equipment and services to the offshore oil and gas industry with a strong customer base built on trust and quality. With offices in the UK, Houston, and Singapore, Ashtead is focused on delivering cost savings and value-added services to its customers. Ashtead Technology was founded in 1985 and is based in Westhill, United Kingdom.

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