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Pivotal Maintains Entrepreneurial Focus Amid Ongoing Acquisition Drive

Pivotal will continue its acquisition strategy while preserving its entrepreneurial culture, according to chief executive Mayank Prakash. The group has acquired 25 firms since its launch in 2021 and intends to maintain its focus on organic growth and selective acquisitions.

Prakash, who has led Pivotal for a year, stated that the company’s approach is shaped by his experience in financial advice and wealth management, with an emphasis on technology and 'buy and build' strategies. He noted that Pivotal’s organic growth is currently two to three times faster than the rest of the market.

Pivotal’s acquisition pipeline is described as oversubscribed, with more interest from potential partners than the group plans to acquire. Prakash highlighted that the company is selective in its acquisitions due to the volume of opportunities available.

The company evaluates potential acquisitions based on four cultural values: entrepreneurial spirit, collaborative culture, curiosity and willingness to learn, and a drive to be exceptional. Prakash emphasised that both performance and cultural fit are important when considering new firms.

Pivotal aims to cover the entire market, remaining anchored in mortgage, protection, and insurance, as well as related services such as wills, conveyancing, and legacy planning. The group also sees potential for partnerships with estate agencies and wealth firms, rather than becoming an estate agency itself.

Prakash stated that the support Pivotal provides to each firm depends on their individual operations, but a culture of partnership and shared expertise is a key attraction for businesses joining the group.

For UK letting agents and inventory clerks, Pivotal’s ongoing expansion and focus on partnerships with estate agencies may signal further integration and collaboration opportunities within the property sector.