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Jensten Group to Acquire Tech-Focused Broker Venture Risks Group
Summary
Jensten Group has agreed to acquire Venture Risks Group, a specialist corporate broker for technology companies, expanding its presence in the Cambridge tech hub. The deal, with undisclosed financial terms, is part of Jensten's ongoing M&A strategy.
Jensten Group announced on Thursday it has reached an agreement to acquire Venture Risks Group, a corporate broker specializing in advisory services for technology and high-growth companies. The move is designed to bolster Jensten's specialist divisions and expand its geographical footprint in the U.K.
Strategic Rationale
The transaction, which is expected to close in October 2026, will see Venture Risks Group join Jensten’s tech, media, cyber, and life sciences division. According to the announcement, Venture Risks will retain its brand name following the completion of the deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.
This acquisition gives Jensten a strategic presence in the key technology hub of Cambridge. It complements the group's existing U.K. operations in London, Bristol, the Thames Valley, and Birmingham, enhancing its service capabilities for innovation-led businesses.
Continued M&A Activity
AdThe deal marks the latest in a series of acquisitions for Jensten, which is backed by private equity firm Bain Capital. The group's growth strategy has consistently involved purchasing specialist and independent brokers to build scale and expertise.
Other recent acquisitions by Jensten in 2026 include:
- Independent broker Coversure Midlands in August.
- Broker One, Coversure Dudley, and Mediprotect Healthcare in January.
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