Italian state lender CDP increases stake in Nexi; CVC reportedly interested in takeover

Cassa Depositi e Presti announced a strategic partnership on May 25, 2026.

Primary

Cassa Depositi e Presti

Date

May 25, 2026

Sub-sector

B2B Payments

Signals consolidation interest in European payments infrastructure, but Nexi's scale (€2B+ revenue) and state backing make it a reference point for M&A dynamics rather than a direct comparable for sub-$250M fintechs.

Primary company

Cassa Depositi e Presti

Counterparty

Not disclosed

Amount

Not disclosed

Event date

May 25, 2026

Sub-sector

B2B Payments

HQ

Not disclosed

Structure

Not disclosed

Source published

Not disclosed

Publisher

Finextra

Source: finextra.com