Automotive Compliance is pleased to announce that it has been acquired by Evolution Funding Group (“Evolution”), the UK’s largest automotive finance and digital commerce platform. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval.
Founded in 2008 and based in Gloucester, Automotive Compliance has grown to become one of the UK’s leading FCA-regulated providers of compliance services and systems for the motor retail sector. The business supports a wide range of dealerships with regulatory oversight, governance frameworks and compliance technology, and is recognised for its strong brand, specialist expertise and comprehensive compliance solutions.
Joining Evolution marks an important milestone in Automotive Compliance’s journey and provides the scale, investment and capability required to strengthen and expand the services delivered to dealers. Evolution’s platform already supports a broad suite of technology-enabled solutions, including brokered motor finance, direct-to-lender capability, digital retail tools and dealer commerce systems through Click Dealer. By becoming part of the Group, Automotive Compliance enhances this ecosystem by adding proven regulatory capability, enabling more seamless and integrated compliance journeys for partners and their customers.
Automotive Compliance will continue to operate as a standalone legal entity within the Group, with its leadership team remaining in place throughout the integration period to ensure continuity for customers, partners and staff. Evolution intends to invest further in the business to advance its systems, broaden its service offering and support ongoing growth across independent retailers, franchised dealer groups, OEMs and digital marketplaces.
Paul Speakman, director at Automotive Compliance said: “Joining the Evolution Funding Group is an exciting step for Automotive Compliance. We’ve spent many years building a trusted, respected compliance service for dealers, and this partnership allows us to take that to the next level. Evolution’s scale, technology and forward-thinking approach give our team and our dealers new opportunities to grow and innovate. We’re proud of what we’ve achieved so far, and we’re looking forward to what we can now achieve together.”
Paul Guy, director at Automotive Compliance added: “Our goal has always been to make compliance clear, effective, and aligned to the realities of motor retail. Becoming part of Evolution allows us to strengthen that work with more scale, better tools, and wider capability behind us whilst playing a central role in the Group’s vision for integrated, compliant dealer and consumer journeys. It positions us strongly for the future and the growing regulatory focus across the market. We’re excited to be joining a group that shares our values and commitment to supporting dealers with the same practical, no-nonsense approach we’re known for.”
Lee Streets, CEO at Evolution Funding Group, said: “This acquisition is a hugely exciting moment for Evolution. Automotive Compliance brings the final piece of our platform vision to life, enabling us to offer a truly end-to-end solution for dealers, lenders and partners. They are one of the most respected compliance providers in the industry, and we’re pleased to be bringing their talented team and expertise into the group. Their knowledge, systems and experience strengthen us in all the right areas, and together we’re creating a more connected, compliant and innovative ecosystem for the automotive market.”
Automotive Compliance looks forward to beginning this new chapter as part of Evolution Funding Group, continuing to support dealers with trusted, industry-leading compliance services.
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