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International Women’s Day 2025 – How we make a difference at Pollen Street
With International Women’s Day (IWD) being celebrated on March 8th, we’ve been reflecting on what this day means, who has inspired us, and how we can make a difference in fostering an inclusive workplace. IWD is not just directed at women - it’s about changing the social and working environment for 50% of the population so that 100% can benefit. Progress happens when we work together, not just on one day, but every day.
Pollen Street welcomes David Jones as newly created Operating Partner for Technology
The newly created role marks a wider strategic focus at Pollen Street on accelerating the progress of the financial and business services industry across Europe through digital innovation, at a pivotal time for the sector.
Lindsey McMurray presents at BVCA members webinar about the benefits of partnering with strategic investors
Lindsey McMurray joins Tom Rotherham-Winqvust, Managing Director at Wafra, to present to British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA)’s members about the benefits of partnering with strategic investors.
Foxtons & BidX1 announce strategic partnership
BidX1, Europe’s leading digital property investment platform, and Foxtons, London’s leading estate agency, have today announced a strategic partnership which will see BidX1 become Foxtons’ exclusive auction partner.
Kingswood Holdings acquires Regency Investment Services
Kingswood Holdings Limited, the integrated wealth and investment management group has agreed to acquire Regency Investment Services Limited for a total consideration of £3.45m.
Pollen Street ESG Annual Report now available
We are delighted to share with you our first ESG Annual Report, which provides a snapshot of our ESG achievements, as well as our approach and activities as we embed ESG principles throughout the firm, our investment processes and our portfolio.
Friends of Cross Cycle holds virtual challenge to support cancer research
Together with our portfolio company BidX1, we are proud to support the Friends of Cross Virtual Challenge, taking place this weekend, raising funds for Trinity St. James’ Cancer Institute.
Cashflows launches brand, omnichannel platform and proprietary payment gateway
European challenger acquirer Cashflows launches a new-look brand and enhanced customer proposition: ‘Simple solutions for smart businesses’.
Tandem Bank acquires green lending business in key step to becoming the UK’s first green digital retail bank
There have been some exciting developments for Allium Lending Group, a business that has been supported with by Honeycomb since 2016, which has just been sold to Tandem Bank.
Kingswood acquires Manhattan Harbor
Kingswood the integrated wealth and investment management group has agreed to acquire a majority interest in Manhattan Harbor Capital LLC through a merger with its existing US business, Chalice. The combined business will be renamed, Kingswood US.
1st Stop relaunches as Oplo
We are delighted to announce that 1st Stop are relaunching as Oplo.
Specialist Risk Group agrees to acquire Insolvency Risk Services
SRG, the fast-growing specialist insurance broker who acquired Miles Smith, The Underwriting Exchange, Square Mile Broking and David Codling and Associates, is pleased to announce its agreement to acquire Insolvency Risk Services (IRS), a division of MS Amlin subject to regulatory approval.
Kingswood completes acquisition of Sterling Trust
Kingswood Holdings Limited (“Kingswood”) the integrated wealth and investment management group has completed the acquisition of Sterling Trust Financial Consulting Limited (“Sterling Trust”) for total consideration of £17.75m.