Fintech M&A Transactions

Goldman Sachs finalizes acquisition of Innovator Capital Management, enhancing its active ETF capabilities and product suite in a key growth area.

dLocal finalizes $23M asset acquisition in Cameroon from AZA Finance, adapting strategy amidst legal challenges. Expands African fintech footprint.

MiQ strengthens its Latin American presence by acquiring Adsmovil's regional operations, enhancing programmatic capabilities and data offerings.

Singapore's Multiplier acquires New Zealand's Oxygen Advisors, bolstering financial services for high-growth companies and startups globally.

Fintech unicorn Dhan in talks to acquire Infinyte Club for $10M, expanding into ESOP liquidity and private market investments. Learn about the strategic implications.

Franklin Templeton boosts its digital asset strategy by acquiring 250 Digital, creating a dedicated institutional crypto investment unit, Franklin Crypto.

Allshares strengthens its global equity and ownership management platform by acquiring Amalia, a leader in sales commission and performance software.

NOBA Bank Group

Entities linked to Nordic Capital and Sampo plc have sold 10% of NOBA Bank Group for SEK 5.0 billion, reshaping ownership in the Swedish bank.

Pivot Lending

Pivot completes MBO with significant Foresight Group funding, enhancing its ability to offer larger loans and competitive pricing to UK SME property developers.

Options Technology strengthens financial services with Crossvale acquisition, boosting private cloud and AI modernization capabilities. Expert insights on fintech trends.

AccessPay

Maven announces successful exit of fintech AccessPay to Accel-KKR, delivering a 2.5x return for NPIF I. Learn more about this significant UK fintech deal.

Fidelity BancShares secures Affinity Bancshares for $142.8M, expanding into Georgia with $5.5B in combined assets. Deal set for Q3 2026 close.

Collectly enhances its AI patient financial platform by acquiring Pledge Health, aiming to automate the entire healthcare revenue cycle from pre-service to payment.

Nigerian fintech Moniepoint acquires Sumac Microfinance Bank, marking its strategic entry into Kenya and expanding its financial services reach.

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group is assessing a potential acquisition of Jefferies Financial Group, which has faced significant stock declines and investor concerns.

Starr finalizes IQUW Group acquisition, creating a diversified specialty re/insurance powerhouse with expanded global reach and enhanced market position.

CrossCountry Mortgage enhances its national retail lending capabilities by acquiring Summit Funding, reinforcing its market leadership in the U.S. mortgage sector.

Fintech leader Moniepoint acquires Orda, integrating restaurant management tools into its Moniebook platform to empower African food businesses.

Primary Wave Music buys Kobalt from Francisco Partners, boosting independent music rights with Brookfield's investment. Learn about the deal's impact.

Moniepoint buys Orda's restaurant tech in Nigeria, enhancing its Moniebook platform and challenging competitors like Chowdeck in the fintech and retail sectors.

Flutterwave buys Nigeria's Mono for $25M-$40M in stock, integrating open banking data infrastructure to drive African fintech growth.

Optasia acquires Finergi for $30M, highlighting a growing trend of fintechs focusing on South Africa's lucrative prepaid electricity sector for recurring revenue.

Independent Bank Corporation merges with HCB Financial Corp. in a $70.2M deal, expanding its Michigan market reach and financial capabilities.

Carac Group

Carac Group secures 30% of Raise Group, reaching €43B AUM. Strategic move enhances impact investing and French wealth management presence.

Trust Science integrates Lenders API's consortium fraud detection, strengthening its AI risk solutions for Canadian financial institutions. Learn more.

Super-app Yassir acquires French ad-tech specialist Kawarizmi to enhance its retail media ecosystem and programmatic advertising capabilities across EMEA.

Royal Bank of Canada enhances digital mortgage services by acquiring Pinch Financial, a fintech leader in rapid borrower qualification technology.

Smart4Tech

Smart4Tech, CrowdFundMe, and WeAreStarting unite in a strategic merger, forming a comprehensive Italian platform for tech investments, crowdfunding, and startup support.

Fintech leader Ramp acquires Juno, a travel expense startup backed by Madrona, to bolster its comprehensive corporate spend management solutions.

Ant Group secures controlling stake in Bright Smart Securities for $362M after regulatory approval. Deal closure expected March 30, boosting HK fintech presence.

Brazilian paytech Pagsmile secures 49% of a55, integrating credit license and payment tech to boost Latin American fintech offerings.