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M&A of the month: EQT Private Equity to acquire BillTrust for $1.7B

M&A of the month: EQT Private Equity to acquire BillTrust for $1.7B

In this month’s M&A update, Euan Jones (Business Analyst, London) looked at the near-final $1.7bn acquisition of BillTrust. In contrast to 2022’s downturn in payment company valuations and investing activity, the BillTrust deal is another example that meaningful and notable acquisitions are still happening. 

by Euan Jones | Jan 11, 2022
5 mins read
EDC carries out commercial due diligence for direct carrier billing (DCB) investment

EDC carries out commercial due diligence for direct carrier billing (DCB) investment

A mid-sized investment firm, operating out of the UK, identified an opportunity in the payments sector in Africa.

by EDC Team | Oct 21, 2022
4 mins read
M&A of the month: Rêv Worldwide acquisition of Netspend

M&A of the month: Rêv Worldwide acquisition of Netspend

So much for a quiet summer. Whilst many of us enjoyed some relaxing time on the beaches during the hot months, it appears that the M&A department of Global Payments put in some extra hours at their desks.

by Volker Schloenvoigt | Sep 01, 2022
5 mins read
M&A of the month: German SME Business Bank Penta acquired by Qonto for an undisclosed amount

M&A of the month: German SME Business Bank Penta acquired by Qonto for an undisclosed amount

When given the volume and simple nature of most B2C payments, you might think that the total value of these payments exceeds that of the more “behind the scenes” B2B payments.

by Euan Jones | Jul 01, 2022
4 mins read
M&A of the month: Fleetcor acquires UK-based cross-border payments provider Global Reach

M&A of the month: Fleetcor acquires UK-based cross-border payments provider Global Reach

Cross-border payments are financial transactions where the payer and the recipient are based in separate countries.

by Volker Schloenvoigt | Jun 27, 2022
3 mins read
M&A of the month: Bottomline technologies acquired by Thoma Bravo for $2.6 billion

M&A of the month: Bottomline technologies acquired by Thoma Bravo for $2.6 billion

Bottomline Technologies is a primary provider of business payment solutions. Founded in 1989, they have amassed a large array of clients and case studies over the years.

by Volker Schloenvoigt | May 30, 2022
4 mins read
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