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.
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 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.
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.
IK Partners has agreed to acquire Netherlands-based financial services intermediary Domek Group for an undisclosed price. The deal marks an exit for the current shareholders, according to PE Hub.
BNP Paribas has announced the acquisition of an Axa investment management arm for EUR 5.1 million. Terms beyond headline consideration and scope of assets included have not been disclosed.
Berlin-based Upvest has secured EUR 125 million in new funding from Sapphire Ventures, Tencent, Bessemer Venture Partners and BlackRock to expand its investment infrastructure platform across Europe and the UK.
UK-based financial services firm Teybridge Capital Europe has secured EUR 5.2 million in funding from an undisclosed investor, earmarked for expansion and hiring in London.
Ramp has acquired Stockholm- and London-based Billhop as it prepares a Europe launch this summer. The deal gives Ramp regulatory payments authorisation in both the UK and EU and accelerates its local-first buildout.
Adaptive has secured an undisclosed strategic investment from Citi and HSBC. The funding signals bank-led demand for infrastructure that tightens control over modern trading and treasury stacks.
Amsterdam-based Silverflow has closed a EUR 37 million Series B led by Picus Capital to expand globally and deepen its cloud-native card processing platform as banks move off legacy infrastructure.
Amsterdam-based Silverflow has secured a EUR 37.04 million Series B led by Picus Capital, with Rabo Investments and Coatue among backers, to expand internationally and deepen its cloud-native processing platform.
Three Hills Capital Partners has closed Three Hills Impact at around EUR 300 million, including co-investments and managed vehicles. The raise signals sustained LP demand for measurable impact strategies in European growth capital.
Advent International has finalised its acquisition of Bulgaria-based tbi bank following ECB approval. The deal signals sustained private equity appetite for regulated, digital-first lenders and payments platforms in Southeast Europe.
JC Flowers has acquired Italian insurance broker Exe Insurance Broker. Financial terms were not disclosed and further details on the ownership transition remain limited.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired Krose GmbH & Co. KG in Germany. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Kredo has raised an undisclosed amount in a newly announced funding round. The Swiss financial services provider says the capital will support its push in the SME financing market.
Verdane has announced an acquisition offer for UK-listed Augmentum Fintech valuing the business at EUR 146.5 million. Key questions now centre on shareholder support, portfolio strategy and execution path post-close.
The British Business Bank has made a EUR 47.24 million cornerstone commitment to NorthEdge IV, backing a growth equity strategy aimed at scaling founder-led businesses across the UK’s regions.
Stone Point Capital has invested an undisclosed amount in UK wealth advice platform Amber River, with existing backer Penta Capital retaining a stake. The deal underlines private equity’s continued push into scaled UK advice consolidators.
British Business Bank has committed EUR 47.24 million in funding to UK private equity firm NorthEdge, reinforcing its push to widen equity capital across the market.