Pollen Street backs 1st Stop
Pollen Street Capital has invested in 1st Stop Group, a specialist consumer lender, marking the second investment from its third fund.
Following the deal, Pollen Street will support the company in growing its lending book, while investing in its infrastructure and platform.
Pollen Street reached a first close on its third fund in March 2016 on £120m.
Company
Founded in 2009, 1st Stop offers secured lending, car financing and personal loans.
The Blackpool-based company also has an office in Durham.
People
1st Stop Group – Alex Mollart (founder, CEO).
Pollen Street Capital – Lindsey McMurray (managing partner).
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