Grant Thornton advises Starpeak Insurance Solutions

Starpeak, a leading digital distributor of insurance serving niche SME and personal lines markets, has secured investment from private equity firm August Equity to facilitate a management buyout and support its next phase of growth. 

The technology-enabled MGA focusses on underserved and high-growth segments operating across multiple brands which include Protectivity and SportsCover Direct - delivering tailored products to over 170,000 UK customers each year.

We ran a targeted process, engaging a select group of strategic, trade and private equity investors best placed to recognise Starpeak's differentiated market position and support its next phase of growth.

Working closely with management, we developed the investment narrative around Starpeak's strong growth trajectory, high levels of recurring revenue and clear opportunities to scale - both organically and through M&A. We positioned the business as a technology-enabled platform, highlighting its proprietary systems, data capabilities and operational scalability. This broadened appeal across both strategic and financial investors, ultimately attracting a partner with the ambition and resources to accelerate the business.