Cullum Capital Ventures has announced an investment stake into Kent based broker Capital and County. The business, with a GWP approaching £12m, has a sizeable commercial account with particular specialism in the motor trade and construction industry.

Tim Johnson, Chief Executive of CCV said: “We have taken a strategic investment in Capital and County, a deal structure which works well for both the existing management team and ourselves. This is an excellent and well established business and our ability to create a bespoke arrangement was a critical part of the transaction.”

Roger Jordan and Nigel Hargreaves, Joint Managing Directors of Capital and County, added: “We are pleased to join forces with CCV as both a shareholder and a trading partner. This will help take our business forward in terms of both broking and financial strength, whilst using a very strong existing local brand.”

Peter Cullum, Chairman of Cullum Capital Ventures, is delighted with the latest member of the growing family: “We have admired the management team at Capital and County for a number of years and they have an excellent track record and strong local presence. I am confident that CCV can help the business to continue and accelerate its successful growth. Our ability and appetite to create and fund tailored deal structures continues to give CCV a real edge in the current marketplace.”