M&A Deal Summary

Ethos Capital, BCI and White Mountains Acquire BroadStreet Partners

On April 10, 2025, growth capital firm Ethos Capital, asset manager BCI and White Mountains acquired insurance company BroadStreet Partners from Century Equity Partners, Penfund and Ontario Teachers Pension Plan

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Ethos Capital’s 1st, BCI’s 2nd and White Mountains’ 20th transaction in the Insurance sector.
  • This is Ethos Capital’s 4th, BCI’s 14th and White Mountains’ 19th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Ethos Capital’s 1st, BCI’s 1st and White Mountains’ 2nd transaction in Ohio.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2025-04-10
Target BroadStreet Partners
Sector Insurance
Buyer(s) Ethos Capital
BCI
White Mountains
Sellers(s) Century Equity Partners
Penfund
Ontario Teachers Pension Plan
Deal Type Secondary Buyout
Advisor(s) Ardea Partners
RBC Capital Markets
BMO Capital Markets (Financial)
Latham & Watkins
Torys (Legal)

Target

BroadStreet Partners

Columbus, Ohio, United States
BroadStreet Partners is an insurance brokerage holding company that invests in select, entrepreneurial, high-performing independent agencies that are seeking support for continued growth and a solution for ownership succession. BroadStreet uses a unique co-ownership model that allows its partners to fully participate in the financial rewards of the value they create. BroadStreet Partners was founded in 2001 and is based in Columbus, Ohio.

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Buyer(S) 3

DESCRIPTION

Ethos Capital is a private investment firm that focuses on companies in which technology can be used to automate, optimize and transform traditional business models into faster growing, more efficient organizations. Ethos Capital is headquartered in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 5
Sector: Insurance M&A 1 of 1
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 3 of 3
State: Ohio M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 4 of 4
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-04-03 Newforma

Manchester, New Hampshire, United States

Newforma develops, sells, and supports project information management (PIM) software for architecture, engineering, and construction firms worldwide, and the owners they serve. the company products make up the first industry-focused and integrated solution to connect firms to each other, to their project information, to their processes, and to remote team members, all for the purpose of more successful project delivery. Customers use Newforma software on more than 1.5 million projects worldwide to raise productivity, reduce exposure to risk, strengthen their brands, and liberate time and attention to focus on design, construction, and client service. Newforma was formed in 2003 and is based in Manchester, New Hampshire.

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Buyer

BCI

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Asset Manager
Founded 1999
PE ASSETS 21.1B CAD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

British Columbia Investment Management Corp. (BCI) is large asset manager focused on providing investment management services to British Columbia’s public sector. The Firm looks to invest in a range of asset categories and will consider opportunities globally. BCI's private equity practice was established in 1995 and seeks leverage buyout and growth equity opportunities that include market leading companies with tangible downside protection. Portfolio companies have a sustainable competitive advantage, offer value-added products and services, and are led by talented management teams. British Columbia Investment Management Corp. is headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 31 of 32
Sector: Insurance M&A 2 of 2
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 13 of 14
State: Ohio M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 14 of 15
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-07-30 Hayfin

London, United Kingdom

Hayfin is an independent investment firm that offers lending solutions to European middle-market companies and asset management services to institutional clients. Hayfin was formed in 2009 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-09-09 Pave America

Warrenton, Virginia, United States

Pave America is a provider of asphalt and concrete solutions, including maintenance, repair, milling, sealcoating, and new paving services to commercial, municipal, and institutional customers as well as general contractors. Pave America is based in Warrenton, Virginia.

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Buyer

White Mountains

Hamilton, Bermuda

Category Company
Founded 1980
Sector Insurance
Employees893
Revenue 2.4B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION

White Mountains is a domiciled financial services holding company with business interests in property and casualty insurance and reinsurance. White Mountains was founded in 1980 and is based in Hamilton, Bermuda.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 24 of 26
Sector: Insurance M&A 20 of 22
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: Ohio M&A 2 of 2
Country: United States M&A 19 of 21
Year: 2025 M&A 2 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-04-01 Enterprise Solutions

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Enterprise Solutions specializes in designing and constructing electrical systems for healthcare, higher education, commercial developments, and industrial projects. Enterprise Solutions is based in Nashville, Tennessee.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-07-07 Distinguished

New York, New York, United States

Distinguished Programs is a national insurance Program Manager providing specialized insurance programs to brokers and agents with specific expertise in Real Estate, Community Associations, Hospitality, and Restaurants. Distinguished was founded in 1995 and is based in New York, New York.

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Seller(S) 3

SELLER

Century Equity Partners

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1987
PE ASSETS 885M USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Century Equity Partners is an asset management firm invests in lower middle-market companies located in the US. Century Equity Partners focuses on companies with rapidly growing, profitable businesses led by strong management teams with an enterprise value between $15 and $300 million and equity capital ranging from $5 to $30 million and in conjunction with its limited partners and select co-investors can commit up to $100 million to a single transaction. The Firm targets companies operating in the fields of financial services, insurance, and healthcare services. Types of transactions include buyouts and growth capital. It seeks minority interest and also considers co-invests. Century Equity Partners was formed in 1987 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 24 of 24
Sector: Insurance M&A 13 of 13
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 6 of 6
State: Ohio M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 18 of 18
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-12-18 Lumenci

Austin, Texas, United States

Lumenci is a full-service IP consulting firm dedicated to extracting maximum value from IP assets and providing technical, valuation, and strategic advice to patent owners and law firms to drive successful results. Lumenci was founded in 2018 and is based in Austin, Texas.

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SELLER

Penfund

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
Founded 1979
PE ASSETS 2.7B CAD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Penfund is a private investment firm that provides equity, junior capital, and alternative financing to Canadian-based middle-market companies with EBITDA of at least C$20 million. Penfund can commit up to C$225 million per transaction. Penfund does not have any industry preferences and its investments are generally used to support growth needs, recapitalization, shareholder liquidity, acquisitions, and buyouts. Penfund was formed in 1979 and is based in Toronto.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 22 of 22
Sector: Insurance M&A 1 of 1
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 8 of 8
State: Ohio M&A 2 of 2
Country: United States M&A 12 of 12
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-07-15 Mevotech

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Mevotech is a provider of steering, suspension, and driveline replacement components for the automotive aftermarket. Mevotech was founded in 1982 and is based in Toronto, Ontario.

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SELLER

Ontario Teachers Pension Plan

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Pension
Founded 1990
PE ASSETS 116.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Teachers' Private Capital is the direct investment arm of the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan. Teachers' Private Capital considers both private equity and venture related investments in North America, Europe, and Asia. Teachers' can support direct private equity investments between $100 million and $3 billion. Target sectors include business services, consumer products, retail, diversified industrials, financial services, technology, media, and communications. Teachers' Private Capital also makes private equity fund investments between $50 million and $750 million. Teachers' Private Capital was formed in 1991 and is based in Toronto, with additional offices in London and New York.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 82 of 83
Sector: Insurance M&A 4 of 4
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 21 of 21
State: Ohio M&A 4 of 4
Country: United States M&A 42 of 43
Year: 2025 M&A 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-04-10 Copenhagen Airports

Kastrup, Denmark

Copenhagen Airports owns and operates airports in Scandinavia, serving as a both a natural Scandinavian hub and as a point of origin and destination. Copenhagen Airports is based in Kastrup, Denmark.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-06-24 CareerBuilder

Chicago, Illinois, United States

CareerBuilder provides comprehensive online recruiting products and services for job seekers and employers and has uniquely syndicated its trademarked technology and content to create a network of private-label career sites. CareerBuilder was founded in 1995 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

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