Samphire Risk acquired by Kantara Capital-backed in CEO buyout
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Samphire Risk acquired by Kantara Capital-backed in CEO buyout

Kantara now holds a majority stake in the MGA, with the rest held by employees.

By Ayesha Venkataraman
October 01, 2025
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Malicious and hostile risks-focused MGA Samphire Risk has been acquired by Kantara Capital, the investment vehicle of ex-CFC duo David Walsh and Graeme Newman, in a management buyout led by CEO Charlie Hanbury.

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