Simply Business Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2000

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 1,000

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 3

  • Investments
  • 1

Simply Business General Information

Description

Provider of commercial insurance brokerage services based in London United Kingdom. The company's services include insurance, reinsurance, brokerage, security broking and fund management services along with online brokerage services, enabling small businesses, landlords and shops to hedge against future risks.

Contact Information

Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 99 Gresham Street
  • 6th Floor
  • London EC2V 7NG
  • England, United Kingdom
+44 0333
Primary Industry
Insurance Brokers
Other Industries
Commercial/Professional Insurance
Parent Company
Corporate Office
  • 99 Gresham Street
  • 6th Floor
  • London EC2V 7NG
  • England, United Kingdom
+44 0333

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Simply Business Valuation & Funding

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Simply Business Comparisons

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Provider of commercial insurance brokerage services based in London United Kingdom. The company's services include insur
Insurance Brokers
London, United Kingdom
1,000 As of 2025

Manchester, United Kingdom
 

Huntingdon, PA
 
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Simply Business Competitors (8)

One of Simply Business’s 8 competitors is UKGlobal Broking Group, a Corporate Backed or Acquired company based in Manchester, United Kingdom.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
UKGlobal Broking Group Corporate Backed or Acquired Manchester, United Kingdom
Select Risk Insurance Company Corporation Huntingdon, PA
Specialist Risk Group Private Equity-Backed London, United Kingdom
WH&R McCartney Private Equity-Backed Motherwell, United Kingdom
James Hallam Insurance Brokers Corporation London, United Kingdom
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Simply Business Signals

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Simply Business Former Investors

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Simply Business Investments (1)

Simply Business’s most recent deal was a Grant with Y.O.U Underwear for . The deal was made on 14-Oct-2022.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Y.O.U Underwear 14-Oct-2022 Grant Clothing
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Simply Business FAQs

  • When was Simply Business founded?

    Simply Business was founded in 2000.

  • Where is Simply Business headquartered?

    Simply Business is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

  • What is the size of Simply Business?

    Simply Business has 1,000 total employees.

  • What industry is Simply Business in?

    Simply Business’s primary industry is Insurance Brokers.

  • Is Simply Business a private or public company?

    Simply Business is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Simply Business?

    The current valuation of Simply Business is .

  • What is Simply Business’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Simply Business is .

  • Who are Simply Business’s investors?

    AnaCap, Aquiline (New York), and Brit have invested in Simply Business.

  • Who are Simply Business’s competitors?

    UKGlobal Broking Group, Select Risk Insurance Company, Specialist Risk Group, WH&R McCartney, and James Hallam Insurance Brokers are some of the 8 competitors of Simply Business.

  • When was Simply Business acquired?

    Simply Business was acquired on 04-Aug-2017.

  • Who acquired Simply Business?

    Simply Business was acquired by Travelers Companies.

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