Pivotal Growth Acquires CLS Money and Agrees to Acquire Simply Lending
February 4, 2026
Pivotal Growth Limited (part of the Pivotal group) has completed the acquisition of CLS Money Limited and entered into an agreement to acquire Simply Lending Solutions Limited, subject to customary closing conditions. The deals expand Pivotal’s specialist mortgage advisory capability in the UK, bringing together firms with a technology-led approach and a combined revenue base of more than £10 million and a combined workforce of over 100 colleagues.
- Buyers
- Pivotal Growth Limited (Pivotal)
- Targets
- CLS Money Limited, Simply Lending Solutions Limited
- Platforms
- Pivotal Growth Limited
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- England, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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