AnaCap supports Spanish fintech pfs
AnaCap Financial Partners (“AnaCap”), a leading specialist in equity private equity investor in finance, technology and related business services, today announces an investment in pfs, a provider of software and technological lifecycle solutions for risk management.
With headquarters in Madrid with operations in Spain, Portugal and Mexico, pfs is a provider of software and technology solutions for financial services across the entire value chain of lending activity, covering processes from origin to collection. pfs also has a number of data efficiency solutions implemented in banks to optimize credit risk.
The business is managed by a very entrepreneurial and majority manager who has monitored and driven the growth and transformation to date. pfs has a strong track record that is in line with AnaCap’s investment approach to actively support value creation with founders and highly entrepreneurial leaders.
pfs has completed 6 acquisitions during the last 3 years alone, and has successfully added to its portfolio. pfs also has a strong acquisition pipeline of complementary software vendors to be integrated into the product line. In addition, the service offer around risk management for financial institutions will be further distributed in new geographies (with a special strategic focus in LATAM where the company has an already established presence).
In June 2022, pfs completed the acquisition of Kineox, a leading digital collection on the Spanish market. Kineox simplifies and optimizes collection processes through innovative data and predictive analytics technology that improves efficiency, effectiveness and the overall customer experience.
Agustin Rodriguez, CEO of pfs, commented:
“We are excited to partner with AnaCap and secure this operational support and financial support as we enter an exciting new chapter for pfs. It was very important for us to partner with an investor who has a strong entrepreneurial mindset, understanding of software and technology-enabled services across a wide range of the financial sector and more importantly, a proven track record in developing companies with high growth potential.We have found in AnaCap an ideal partner to support our continued revenue growth, entry into new markets, and together we look forward to to take pfs’ success story to the next level. “
Nassim Cherchali, Private Equity Partner at AnaCap, concluded:
“We are pleased to support such a dynamic team, led by a true entrepreneurial leader in Agustin. The company has a very impressive suite of software-based services and a strong track record of expanding into new territories, as well as generating revenue through a range of innovative With AnaCap’s support, both through operational initiatives and an ambitious planned development strategy, we are very confident in pfs’ growth prospects. ”
Business advice for the sales side was given by Socios Financieros and Checkers. Business advice for the buying side was given by Cuatrecasas, Proskauer, Alvarez & Marsal and BCG.
