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Evolution Funding Group (\u201cEvolution\u201d), the leading motor finance broker and technology provider to the UK used car market, has completed the acquisition of automotive software and digital services provider Click Dealer Limited<\/a> (\u201cClick\u201d) for an undisclosed sum. The transaction marks a significant move to broaden Evolution\u2019s digital and SaaS proposition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since receiving investment from mid-market private equity firm LDC<\/a> in 2019, Evolution has achieved significant growth, enhancing its technology platform and developing best-in-class online finance customer journeys. Offering innovative credit pre-screening<\/a>, automated lender selection<\/a>, finance self-serve and checkout automation<\/a> technologies, Evolution is at the forefront of the growth in online motor finance in the UK. This strategic acquisition, which was supported with follow-on funding from LDC, will help bring these capabilities to Click Dealer customers and takes Evolution a step further towards its next milestone of brokering more than \u00a31bn motor finance in a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click was formed in 1999 and has established itself as a leading automotive software business, provider of dealer website hosting, proprietary dealer management systems, and associated digital solutions for independent motor retailers. Click currently services and supports over 1,550 dealers across the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click is highly complementary to Evolution\u2019s existing services and further backs its growth strategy to enhance its technology, digital capabilities and SaaS proposition. The company employs a team of 63 at their head office in Stoke-on-Trent and will continue to operate under the leadership of Gerry Moxham, Ollie Moxham and Pippa Rawlinson. It will remain as a separate legal entity within the Evolution Funding Group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lee Streets, chief executive at Evolution, said:<\/strong> \u201cWe are acquiring a highly-regarded data-driven, end-to-end, automotive software provider. They have a fantastic reputation in the market and there are many similarities with our own company culture \u2013 it\u2019s a great fit.

\u201cA key part of Evolution\u2019s vision is to lead change and digital innovation in motor finance. The acquisition of Click, with its market-leading platform, will help accelerate our ability to deliver this, whilst also supporting our objective of brokering \u00a31 billion of motor finance in the UK. 

\u201cWe are keen to maintain Click Dealer\u2019s agnostic position on finance, offering true flexibility and choice for the retailer and the customer. In addition, our aim is to make innovative features and functions available via Click\u2019s platform that deliver best-in-class digital finance journeys and increase point of sale finance sales for dealers.

\u201cWe will work quickly to offer Click retailers\u2019 access to Evolution\u2019s technology. The prospect of creating frictionless online finance journeys for consumers on the Click platform is incredibly exciting for both businesses.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Gerry Moxham, founder of Click Dealer, said:<\/strong> \u201cWe are delighted to be embarking on the next stage of Click\u2019s journey as part of the well respected and highly successful Evolution Funding Group.

\u201cThis strategic decision to integrate with Evolution puts us in a great position to support dealers now, and in the future, as a true performance partner. We look forward to working with the team at Evolution in delivering new innovations and integrated digital and financial solutions for dealerships across the UK.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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LDC\u2019s Lawrence Dean said:<\/strong> \u201cThis is a significant milestone for Evolution as the business looks to enhance its market position and technology capabilities. We will continue to work closely with the management team to identify other complementary businesses that support the management team\u2019s growth strategy.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Image shows (l to r): Kevin Kaye, Evolution Funding Finance Director; Lee Streets, Evolution Funding CEO; Paul Saggar, Evolution Funding CIO; Ollie Moxham, Click Dealer CEO; Gerry Moxham, Click Founder and Chief Visionary Officer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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