Activate Group Expands with Acquisition of Motorcare Bodyshops

Elysian Capital LLP has announced additional investment to support Activate Group Holdings Limited in acquiring two prominent Motorcare bodyshops located in Tunbridge Wells and Bristol. Activate Group, under its brands MRN and Sopp+Sopp, specializes in accident management services, serving insurance companies and fleet operators. With this acquisition, the group's bodyshop division, Activate Accident Repair, continues to grow its network of advanced repair centers, augmenting its service capacity for a growing clientele base. The transaction represents the group's inaugural acquisition of existing repair sites and symbolizes a new phase in its strategy to expand its in-house repair capacities in areas of high demand. The newly acquired sites will be rebranded under Activate Accident Repair and enhanced to meet client expectations. Hannah Wilcox, the CEO of Activate Group, emphasizes that this strategic acquisition is designed to better address the needs of fleet and insurer clients. Elysian Capital and Activate were advised by several firms, including Squire Patton Boggs for legal advice, Eight Advisory for tax, Aon for insurance, and CBRE for property matters.