Elysian Capital III LP Acquires Activate Group Limited
January 22, 2024
Elysian Capital III LP, in conjunction with Activate's management team, has acquired Activate Group Limited and Activate Accident Repair Group Limited. Activate is a UK-wide accident management and vehicle repair business (brands include MRN and sopp+sopp) operating nine repair centres plus a third‑party repair network and a c.700-strong workforce; Elysian said it will support growth via additional sites, enhanced technology and new services.
- Buyers
- Elysian Capital III LP, Management of Activate Group (management team co-investment)
- Targets
- Activate Group Limited, Activate Accident Repair Group Limited
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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