Pollen Street is a purpose led and high performing private capital asset manager. Established in 2013, the firm has built deep capability across the real estate, financial and business services sector aligned with mega-trends shaping the future of the industry. Pollen Street manages over £4.2bn AUM across private equity and credit strategies on behalf of investors including leading public and corporate pension funds, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, endowments and foundations, asset managers, banks, and family offices from around the world. Pollen Street has a team of over 80 professionals with offices in London and the US. Portfolio In Private Equity, Pollen Street works with partners who have a solid foundation and strong core attributes, supporting them and their management teams with expertise and capital to drive growth. In Credit, Pollen Street provides asset secured finance to innovative and impactful businesses with a diverse portfolio of assets. Pollen Street Hub The Pollen Street Hub facilitates a collaborative approach and builds a trusted ecosystem that facilitates best practice adoption and accelerated innovation in a fast-changing environment. The Hub is a dedicated team with a systematic approach to drive growth, technology development and collaboration across the portfolio. It enables insights and access to expertise on opportunities such as data, technology and ESG, as well as a formulaic approach for business development across the portfolio and wider Pollen Street network.
De Brauw has provided legal counsel to Pollen Street Capital in its acquisition of Keylane Group from Waterland. This strategic move highlights Pollen Street's commitment to expanding its portfolio in the technology sector.
Keylane Group is recognized as the leading provider of core insurance software in Northern Europe. The company specializes in Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions, which are increasingly vital for insurance firms looking to enhance their operational efficiency and customer service.
The acquisition aligns with Pollen Street Capital's strategy to invest in high-growth technology companies. By acquiring Keylane, Pollen Street aims to leverage the company's innovative software solutions to drive further growth and value in the insurance market.
This transaction underscores the growing trend of private equity firms investing in technology-driven companies, particularly in the insurance sector. As the demand for digital transformation continues to rise, firms like Keylane are well-positioned to capitalize on these market dynamics.
Overall, the acquisition of Keylane Group marks a significant step for Pollen Street Capital as it seeks to strengthen its presence in the SaaS market and enhance its investment portfolio.
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