M&A Deal Summary

Pollen Street Capital Acquires Foreign Currency Direct

On May 25, 2018, asset manager Pollen Street Capital acquired financial services company Foreign Currency Direct

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Pollen Street Capital’s 10th transaction in the Financial Services sector.
  • This is Pollen Street Capital’s 11th transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2018-05-25
Target Foreign Currency Direct
Sector Financial Services
Buyer(s) Pollen Street Capital
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Foreign Currency Direct

Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
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Foreign Currency Direct is a provider of payment services, focused on facilitating international bank-to-bank transfers for private individuals. They originate customers through a diverse partner network, with the quality of their proposition leading to new and repeat business. Foreign Currency Direct was founded in 2000 and is based in Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom.

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Buyer

Pollen Street Capital

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Category Asset Manager
Founded 2013
PE ASSETS 2.7B GBP
Size Large
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Pollen Street Capital is a private equity firm focused on acquiring and investing in financial and business services companies. The Firm is a hands-on investor and looks to work with management teams in building company value and driving growth. Pollen Street Capital was formed in 2013 and is headquartered in London.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 15 of 25
Sector (Financial Services) 10 of 12
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 8 of 10
Country (United Kingdom) 11 of 18
Year (2018) 2 of 7
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London, United Kingdom

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