Pollen Street Is Said to Weigh Options for Debt Collector Pair

Pollen Street Groupis exploring options for Pair Finance GmbH, including a potential sale of the German digital debt collector, people familiar with the matter said.

The buyout firm is working with advisers at Centerview Partnerson a review for its majority stake in the startup, said the people, who asked not to be identified as the information is private. A deal could value Pair Finance at around €300 million ($328 million), one of the people said.

Founded by Chief Executive Officer Stephan Stricker in 2016, Berlin-based Pair Finance uses artificial intelligence and behavioral research to collect debts. It ...