PlatformEurope's Alumni Make Waves in Fintech: Notable Acquisitions and Partnerships
Over the past 15 years, our platformEurope has seen numerous alumni make significant strides in the fintech industry. Dozens have been acquired by major players or formed high-profile partnerships. Here's a look at some of the notable acquisitions and the platform's impact on the sector.
The platformEurope has been a launchpad for many innovative fintech companies. In 2021 alone, several alumni made headlines with major acquisitions. Ethoca was snapped up by Mastercard, while Lodo found a new home with NCR. Handpoint joined forces with Electronic Payments, and Nordigen was acquired, although the buyer's name was not disclosed.
Other notable acquisitions include Luxoft, which was acquired by DXC Technology in 2019. Avoka was acquired by Temenos in 2020, and Five Degrees was purchased by Topicus. Holvi was acquired by Keru Fintech Investments, and IND Group was acquired by Misys. AccountScore was acquired by Equifax, and Jumio was snapped up by Centana Growth Partners. Linxo Group joined Credit Agricole, and Figlo was acquired by Advicent Solutions. Kalixia was acquired by Senjō Group, and BehavioSec was purchased by LexisNexis. Avaloq was acquired by NEC Corporation, and Azimo was acquired by Papaya Global. IDScan Biometrics was purchased by GB Group, and The Currency Cloud was acquired by Visa. Arxan was acquired by Digital.ai, and CollectAI was snapped up by Aareal Bank. Envestnet was acquired by Bain Capital, and Actiance was purchased by Smarsh. Aixigo joined Amundi, and Ixaris was acquired by Nium. Ephesoft was purchased by Tungsten Automation.
Looking ahead, FDCTech, a fintech company focused on acquiring financial service providers, will be presented on the platformEurope in London in 2026. It has already led to successful partnerships and acquisitions, including the ongoing acquisition of Steven AB (Xoala).
The platformEurope's impact on the fintech industry is undeniable, with numerous alumni going on to achieve great success. These acquisitions and partnerships demonstrate the platform's ability to foster innovation and connect promising fintech companies with industry leaders.
