
EI acquires Unilink
Enterprise Investors (EI) has acquired a 38% stake in Warsaw-headquartered insurance multi-agency Unilink.
With EI on board to support growth, Unilink intends to become the largest insurance distribution company in the CEE region. The firm plans on investing in its service model, IT systems and staff.
The deal marks EI's 20th investment in the financial services sector in the CEE region. It is currently deploying capital from its latest flagship buyout fund, Polish Enterprise VIII, which held a final close on €498m in September last year.
Company
Established in 2010 and headquartered in Warsaw, Unilink is an insurance company providing property, health, life and automotive insurance. The company aims to write insurance contracts worth around €230m in 2018, working with 10,500 insurance agents across Poland.
People
Enterprise Investors – Dariusz Prończuk (managing partner).
Unilink – Igor Rusinowski (CEO).
Advisers
Equity – EY Corporate Finance (corporate finance); Gide (legal).
Vendor – TDI Corporate Finance (corporate finance); SSW Pragmatic Solutions (legal).
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