Bullhound Capital exits Fund III portfolio company Zuto as it receives majority investment from Bridgepoint

Bullhound Capital would like to congratulate Zuto, the UK’s leading online car finance marketplace, on its majority investment from Bridgepoint, one of the world’s leading quoted private asset growth investors.

Founded in 2006 by James Wilkinson and Ryan Dignan, Zuto is on a mission to transform the car finance industry by providing a seamless and transparent experience for customers looking to purchase a second-hand car. Zuto’s proprietary technology platform connects lenders, dealers and wider industry partners to provide a seamless and transparent experience for customers looking to purchase a second-hand car.

The transaction sees Bridgepoint’s Small Cap Growth fund become a majority shareholder in the business. This partnership will accelerate the development of Zuto’s technology platform and broaden the company’s product range, drawing on Bridgepoint’s deep sector expertise in scaling high-integrity fintech businesses.

Reflecting on the relationship, Hugh Campbell, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of GP Bullhound said: “James, Ryan and I met back in 2011 when I opened up the Manchester office for GP Bullhound. It’s been a pleasure to see how their vision to improve the used car buying experience has become a profitable reality. We wish them the very best as they continue their journey with Bridgepoint”.

James Wilkinson,Co-Founder & CEO of Zuto, said: “This is an important milestone for Zuto, as we continue to scale and bring greater transparency to the car finance market. Bridgepoint’s investment will help us accelerate our growth and continue to improve the experience for our customers. It has been a pleasure to work with Bullhound Capital who have provided us with invaluable support for over a decade.”

Enquiries
For enquiries, please contact:
Hugh Campbell, Co-founder and Partner: hugh.campbell@bullhound.com

About Zuto
Zuto is on a mission to transform the car finance industry. With more than 300 products available through its panel of trusted lenders, Zuto provides end-to-end market coverage, and has helped over 450,000 people in the UK find the right vehicle and finance for their needs. Through market-wide, data-driven knowledge sharing, bespoke integrations and AI investment, its proprietary technology connects lenders, dealers and wider industry partners to provide a seamless and transparent experience for customers looking to purchase a second-hand car.

About Bridgepoint
Bridgepoint Group is one of the world’s leading quoted private asset growth investors, specialising in private equity, infrastructure and private credit. With over $86 billion of assets under management and a strong local presence in Europe, North America and Asia, we combine global scale with local market insight and sector expertise, consistently delivering strong returns through cycles.

About Bullhound Capital
Bullhound Capital is the investment management arm of GP Bullhound, partnering with founders building category-leading technology companies. Launched in 2008 with over €1 billion deployed, it has invested in global leaders such as Spotify, Klarna, Revolut, Slack, Unity, ConnexAI, and EcoVadis. With 13 offices worldwide, its platform delivers hands-on, founder-focused support across strategy, growth, and execution. From quantum to entertainment, Bullhound Capital backs global leaders applying artificial intelligence to solve real-world problems. www.bullhoundcapital.com.