RVU - M&A Summary, Ownership, and Business Overview

Internet Software And ServicesCompany

RVU M&A Summary

RVU has acquired 2 companies of its own, including 2 in the last 5 years. A total of 2 acquisitions came from private equity firms.

The Company’s most targeted sectors include insurance (50%) and internet software and services (50%).

RVU Ownership

Who owns RVU?

RVU is owned by Red Ventures and Silver Lake. It was acquired on January 1, 2018.

Is RVU PE-backed?

Yes. RVU is owned by private equity investors Red Ventures and Silver Lake.

Was RVU formerly PE-backed?

Yes. RVU was formerly owned by 1 private investor.

RVU Business Overview

Where is RVU headquartered?

RVU is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

What sector is RVU in?

RVU is an internet software and services company.

When was RVU founded?

RVU was founded in 2000.

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity2
    • M&A Buy Activity2
  • Total Sectors Invested 2
  • Total Countries Invested 1
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 2

RVU

RVU

The Cooperage, 5 Copper Row,
London, SE1 2LH
United Kingdom,
www.rvu.co.uk

RVU empowers people to make confident decisions with its unique set of brands, the excitement of a startup, and the strength of well-established, trusted household names. Uswitch.com is a comparison website for home services switching, helping consumers save money on their gas, electricity, broadband, TV, and phone. Confused.com is an insurance comparison platform that pioneering the way consumers make choices about financial services. Money.co.uk is a comparison website for financial services. Consumers can compare loans, credit cards, bank accounts, and insurance from more than 600 providers. Rastreator and LeLynx.fr are online comparison platforms in Spain and France respectively, helping consumers compare a range of financial services and home services products. Mojo Mortgages brings together smart tech and the best human mortgage experts to empower more consumers to access personalized mortgage recommendations. The company has the power to reach millions of consumers around the world, solving everyday complex problems through outstanding experiences. RVU was formed in 2000 and is based in London.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '19 '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 T
Buy (0.4/yr) # - - 1 1 - - 2
Sell (0.0/yr) # - - - - - - 0
  2

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
Tempcover Ltd. 2022-03-01 - Add-on Acquisition
Fleet, United Kingdom · www.tempcover.com
Life’s Great Ltd. 2021-12-10 - Add-on Acquisition
Manchester, United Kingdom · www.mojomortgages.com
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M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Insurance 1 (50%) - - -
Internet Software and Services 1 (50%) - - -
Total 2 - - -

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
United Kingdom 2 - - -
Total 2 - - -

M&A Connections

Deals
Acquired from
Investor(s)
100%
2 (100%)

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