Follow-on equity purchase in Pantheon

B.P. Marsh & Partners PLC

02 April 2026

 

 2 April 2026

B.P. Marsh & Partners Plc
("B.P. Marsh", "the Company" or "the Group")

Follow-on equity purchase in Pantheon Specialty Group Limited ("Pantheon")

B.P. Marsh and Partners Plc (AIM: BPM), the specialist private equity investor focused on early-stage financial services businesses, is pleased to announce that it has acquired an additional 2% equity stake in Pantheon, based on an equity valuation of £275m. The shares were purchased from the company's founders, Robert Dowman and Michael Lee.

Originally launched in 2023 with a primary focus on Global Casualty and Professional Lines, Pantheon has since developed as a full-service London market wholesale insurance broker, having built out the following specialisms:  Marine, Global Property, Innovation & Technology, and Delegated Authorities across multiple disciplines.

Pantheon has delivered strong growth and established itself as a high-quality, scalable specialty insurance broking platform, underpinned by an experienced leadership team and long-standing client relationships.

Since investment, Pantheon has:

·      Successfully transitioned to an independent platform and built a diversified, multi-division specialty broker

·      Expanded into a full-service broker, evolving beyond its core Casualty offering to include Property, Innovation & Technology, and Marine, thereby strengthening earnings diversification.

·      Attracted a number of high-quality senior producers, materially strengthening its revenue-generating capability

·      Continued to deepen relationships with global brokers, MGAs and carriers, supporting a high level of recurring revenue

·      Demonstrated strong momentum through both organic growth and new business wins

Financial highlights:

·      Revenue growth from c.£23.8m in the 2025 Financial Year to approaching £30m for the 2026 Financial Year

·      EBITDA margins consistently strong, reflecting a highly scalable and capital-light model

·      Profit before tax budgeted to be in excess of £15m in the 2026 Financial Year, representing significant growth since inception

·      Continued high levels of cash generation supporting reinvestment and growth

The increased shareholding reflects the Group's continued confidence in Pantheon and its ability to deliver sustained growth and attractive returns.

B.P. Marsh initially invested in Pantheon in June 2023, acquiring a 25% shareholding in the newly established business in partnership with Robert Dowman. Since that time, the Group has made a number of incremental investments to increase its stake. Following this latest acquisition of 2%, B.P. Marsh's total shareholding in Pantheon will increase to 41%. The transaction has been funded from the Group's existing cash reserves.

Robert Dowman, the Founder and CEO of Pantheon, commented:-

"B.P. Marsh's continued support is a strong endorsement of Pantheon's development since launch.

We have made significant progress in building a diversified specialty broking platform, broadening our capabilities and attracting a high-quality team, which together have driven our growth and performance.

With strong foundations in place and clear momentum across the business, we remain focused on scaling the platform and delivering long-term value for our clients and partners."

Dan Topping, B.P. Marsh's CEO, and nominee Director on the Board of Pantheon, stated:-

"We are very pleased to further increase our investment in Pantheon and to continue backing the business.

Since our initial investment, Pantheon has delivered excellent progress, combining strong financial performance with the successful execution of its growth strategy. The business has rapidly scaled its platform, expanded its product offering and demonstrated the strength of its earnings model.

We have strong confidence in Pantheon's long-term potential and look forward to supporting the business as it continues to scale."

For further information on B.P. Marsh, its strategy and current portfolio, please visit www.bpmarsh.co.uk or contact:
B.P. Marsh & Partners Plc Daniel Topping / Alice Foulk	[phone]
Nominated Adviser & Joint Corporate Broker: Singer Capital Markets Advisory LLP Charles Leigh-Pemberton / Peter Steel / James Todd	[phone]
Joint Corporate Broker: Investec Bank plc Christopher Baird / David Anderson / Maria Gomez de Olea	[phone]
Financial PR & Investor Relations: Tavistock Simon Hudson / Katie Hopkins / Kuba Stawiski	[e-mail] [phone]

About B.P. Marsh

B.P. Marsh & Partners Plc (AIM: BPM) is a specialist investor in early stage and small to medium-sized financial services intermediary businesses, with a particular focus on the insurance sector. Bridging the gap to traditional private equity funding rounds, B.P. Marsh takes a typical initial equity stake of up to £5m, often complemented by loans, and is able to tailor its investment model to each opportunity. Taking a long-term view of its investments, with an average holding period of around seven years, the Group supplies strategic insight and capital while empowering entrepreneurial management teams to grow their businesses.

The B.P. Marsh portfolio is diversified by geography and class of business, spanning insurance brokers, underwriting agencies and financial advisers in the UK, Europe, North America and other international markets. For further information, including details of the current portfolio and recent exits, please visit: www.bpmarsh.co.uk.

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