November 24, 2025
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the advisor to GGW Group on the acquisition of Costa Serra
Translink Corporate Finance™ in Spain acted as financial advisor to GGW Group, an insurance broker company, on the acquisition of Costa Serra.
GGW Group closes its second operation in the Spanish market
This is the second acquisition in Catalonia and across the Spanish market for the German insurance brokerage group GGW Group, which operates under the Leading Brokers United brand. Following its initial acquisition of Barcelona-based brokerage Cogesa in January, GGW has now announced the integration of Costa Serra, a family-owned firm in the sector headquartered in Badalona (Barcelona).
Costa Serra continues steady growth with new leadership
Costa Serra has 15,000 clients, including individuals and SMEs, and manages over 100,000 life, health, and accident insurance policies, as well as property, credit, and cybersecurity insurance for businesses. In 2024, it generated €5.4 million in revenue and a net profit of €1.27 million. The brokerage also has offices in Manresa and Gavà (Barcelona) and employs 42 people.
The firm was founded in 1989 by José Costa Borrás, who is stepping back from day-to-day operations in this new phase. Jordi Costa Serra will be the CEO and Josep Maria Mons will remain with the company as an external advisor.
Comments from Costa Serra
The new CEO is Jordi Costa Serra, the founder’s son and until now the sales director, who will be supported by his siblings, Neus and Xavier. “Joining Leading Brokers United was a logical step, as they understand the importance of keeping the entrepreneur at the heart of the business model, and their international reach will open up new opportunities for us and our clients,” says Jordi Costa.
GGW Group, whose general manager in Spain is Bernd Müller, has financial partners in the venture capital funds Permira and HgCapital.
Translink Corporate Finance’s role in the acquisition
Translink Corporate Finance and Cuatrecasas have advised the German group on the integration operation of Costa Serra.
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