Wopta buys Zanni Broker and GM Insurance Brokers
Italian insurtech Wopta Assicurazioni has acquired Zanni Broker and GM Insurance Brokers in a deal valued at EUR 5 million, adding brokerage distribution alongside its digital insurance platform.
Sector
Financial Services M&A
Financial services deals encompass traditional banking, insurance, fintech innovators, and asset managers. Regulatory considerations and digital transformation continue to shape transaction activity across the sector.
- Deals · 12mo
- 63
- Disclosed volume
- €9.8B
- Top investor
- British Business Bank
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- EU
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UniCredit moves on Commerzbank in surprise bid
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Performativ raises EUR 15m to scale wealth OS
Copenhagen-based Performativ has raised EUR 15 million to expand its wealth management operating system, backed by Deutsche Börse Group, Rabo Investments, FinTech Collective, EIFO, Jacob Dahl and others.
Chequers-backed Adenes Italia buys 61% of Sogesa
Adenes Italia, backed by Chequers Capital, has acquired a 61% stake in Italian insurance services firm Sogesa. Financial terms were not disclosed.
CVC and Prudential fund Standard Life PRT unit
CVC Capital Partners and Prudential Financial have agreed a EUR 1,204.82 million funding round into Standard Life’s pension risk transfer business, backing growth in a capital-intensive segment.
Propel Finance secures EUR 1.81bn funding round
UK asset finance lender Propel Finance has announced a EUR 1.81 billion funding raise. The investor was not disclosed and terms were not provided.
EQT discloses EUR 14.44m funding injection
Sweden-based investment firm EQT has reported a EUR 14.44 million funding transaction, with the investor not disclosed. Details on use of proceeds and instrument were not provided.
Bridgepoint Europe VIII secures EUR 6 million funding
Bridgepoint Europe VIII has received EUR 6 million in funding from an undisclosed investor, according to a recent announcement. Further terms and use of proceeds were not disclosed.
Revolut discloses EUR 69.44m funding round
Revolut has announced a EUR 69.44 million funding round, with the investor not disclosed. The raise adds fresh capital as the UK fintech continues to position itself for longer-term capital markets options.
Firenze raises EUR 6.8m to scale UK wealth lending
UK financial services startup Firenze has secured EUR 6.8 million in funding from AlbionVC, Outward VC and Form Ventures. The company plans to expand its team as demand for its wealth-lending offering rises.
Schroders exits Benchmark in EUR 250m deal
Schroders has agreed to sell UK financial services platform Benchmark for around EUR 250 million to a consortium led by Hg, TowerBrook, Vitruvian Partners and Aquiline Capital Partners.
Apax Digital backs MillTech in EUR 51m raise
UK fintech MillTech has secured EUR 51 million in funding from Apax Digital Funds. The round signals continued investor appetite for scaled financial services infrastructure plays despite a selective funding market.
9fin raises EUR 156.63m to scale credit intelligence
UK credit intelligence platform 9fin has secured EUR 156.63 million in funding from a syndicate including HarbourVest, CPP Investments, Highland Europe and Redalpine.
Smart Capital closes EUR 7.9 million capital raise
Italian financial services firm Smart Capital has completed a EUR 7.9 million funding round, following a capital increase approved in November 2025. The investor was not disclosed.
9fin raises EUR 170m to scale debt data
UK debt-markets platform 9fin has raised EUR 170 million in new funding from a syndicate including HarbourVest and CPP Investments. The round underwrites international expansion and product build-out in credit intelligence.
Elliott targets Banca Sistema in Italy
Elliott Investment Management has announced an acquisition of Italy’s Banca Sistema. Financial terms were not disclosed, leaving pricing and execution details as key open questions.
Cleavr raises EUR 1m for AI receivables automation
French fintech Cleavr has secured EUR 1 million in funding from Kima Ventures and a group of angel investors to automate accounts receivable workflows with AI.