June 13 (Reuters) - Private equity-backed Jefferson

Capital is targeting a valuation of up to $1.1 billion in its

initial public offering in the United States, the debt buyer

said on Friday.

The Minneapolis, Minnesota-based company and some of its

existing shareholders are seeking to raise up to $170 million by

offering 10 million shares priced between $15 and $17 each.

Investment firm J.C. Flowers had acquired Jefferson Capital

from buyout firm Flexpoint Ford in 2018.

Jefferson Capital will list on the Nasdaq under the symbol

"JCAP".

Jefferies and Keefe, Bruyette & Woods are the lead

underwriters for the offering.