Driving Growth: ACTICO Group Secures Keensight Capital as a Strategic Investor

Keensight Capital, one of the leading private equity managers dedicated to pan-European Growth Buyoutinvestments, has acquired a majority stake in the ACTICO Group. This transaction is part of an exclusivity agreement with Bregal Unternehmerkapital Funds, the largest mid-cap investor headquartered in the DACH region, which will remain invested in the company. The ACTICO Group’s management team will also reinvest to further accelerate the company’s growth.

Continuity and Stability as the Foundation for Growth

Since the strategic realignment of the ACTICO Group, supported by Bregal Unternehmerkapital, the company has grown significantly. The management team has successfully repositioned itself and laid the foundation for sustainable expansion. This proven structure will remain unchanged. ACTICO Group remains committed to its vision, driving innovation and delivering cutting-edge digital solutions for the financial services industry across its five key business areas: Compliance, Asset Administration, Credit Risk Management, Data & Reporting, and Decisioning Technology.
Together with Bregal Unternehmerkapital, the company has evolved and strengthened its market position. We are grateful for their valuable partnership and support throughout our journey. Now, with Keensight Capital, ACTICO Group is taking the next step – focusing on international expansion and continued growth.

Keensight Capital Powers ACTICO Group’s Global Expansion

With Keensight Capital, ACTICO Group gains a dynamic partner with deep expertise in scaling software companies and a strong global network. Keensight will support ACTICO in solidifying its market position while driving international growth. Simultaneously, ACTICO Group will continue making targeted investments to enhance its product portfolio, ensuring long-term, sustainable success.

 “This partnership with Keensight will enable us to unlock the next phase of our growth journey. Keensight’s experience in scaling software companies, along with their global network, will enable ACTICO Group to capitalise on new opportunities across key markets and deliver even more value to our clients.”

 

– Hans Jürgen Rieder, CEO at ACTICO Group –

“ACTICO Group is uniquely positioned to capitalise on the rapidly evolving credit and compliance software market. With its seasoned and innovative leadership team, we look forward to supporting the company’s expansion, and we are excited to help accelerate its growth in existing and new markets.”

 

– Stanislas de Tinguy, Partner at Keensight Capital –

 About Keensight Capital

Keensight Capital (“Keensight”), one of the leading European Growth Buyout firms, is committed to supporting entrepreneurs as they implement their growth strategies. With over 25 years of experience and €5.5bn of assets under management, Keensight Capital’s team of seasoned professionals leverages their differentiated private equity experience to invest in profitably growing companies generating revenues in the range of €10 million to €400 million. Drawing on its expertise in the Technology and Healthcare sectors, Keensight identifies the best investment opportunities in Europe and works closely with the management teams providing capital, strategic guidance and operational support. Keensight operates in more than 90 countries across the globe with a presence in Paris, London, Boston, and Singapore. www.keensight.com

About Bregal Unternehmerkapital

BU Bregal Unternehmerkapital (“BU”) is a leading investment firm with offices in Zug, Munich, Milan and London. With €7.0bn in capital raised to date, BU is the largest mid-cap investor headquartered in the DACH region. The funds advised by BU invest in mid-sized companies based in Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and Austria. With the mission to be the partner of choice for entrepreneurs and family-owned businesses, BU seeks to partner with market leaders and “hidden champions” with strong management teams and breakout potential. Since its founding in 2015, the funds advised by BU have invested in more than 140 companies with more than 29,000 employees. Thereby, around 10,000 jobs have been created. BU supports entrepreneurs and families as a strategic partner to develop, internationalize, and digitize their businesses, while helping them generate sustainable value on a responsible basis with the next generation in mind. www.bu-partners.de