Pritzker Private Capital Invests in Lawley
October 23, 2023
Pritzker Private Capital has completed a minority investment in Lawley, an independent insurance broker and employee benefits firm headquartered in Buffalo, New York. The investment will support Lawley's expansion into new markets, scaling of service offerings and potential strategic acquisitions; Lawley's current owners and management (including Bill Lawley, Jr., Chris Ross and Michael Lawley) will remain majority owners and continue to lead the business.
- Buyers
- Pritzker Private Capital
- Targets
- Lawley
- Sellers
- Current owners and management of Lawley (including Bill Lawley, Jr., Chris Ross and Michael Lawley)
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- New York, United States
- Transaction Type
- Growth capital
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