Who buys fintech companies?
The most active acquirers of fintech companies tracked by Windsor Drake include Thoma Bravo, Mastercard, Visa, Intercontinental Exchange — spanning strategic buyers and private equity across 20 fintech sub-sectors.
Who buys each kind of fintech company
Most active fintech acquirers
| Acquirer | Tracked deals | Disclosed value |
|---|---|---|
| Thoma Bravo | 5 | $31B |
| Mastercard | 5 | $6.3B |
| Visa | 4 | $11B |
| Intercontinental Exchange | 3 | $29B |
| Stripe | 3 | $8.8B |
| Block | 2 | $29B |
| Morgan Stanley | 2 | $20B |
| PayPal | 2 | $6.7B |
| Nuvei | 2 | $4.0B |
| Bill.com | 2 | $3.1B |
| SoFi | 2 | $2.3B |
| Ripple | 2 | $2.3B |
Frequently asked questions
Who buys fintech companies?
The most active acquirers of fintech companies tracked by Windsor Drake include Thoma Bravo, Mastercard, Visa, Intercontinental Exchange — spanning strategic buyers and private equity across 20 fintech sub-sectors.
Do strategic buyers or private equity firms buy fintech companies?
Both. Strategic acquirers (payments networks, banks, software platforms) buy fintech companies for product and distribution; private-equity and PE-backed buyers acquire for platform roll-ups and growth. Windsor Drake tracks both across every fintech sub-sector.
How do I find the right acquirer for my fintech company?
Identifying and positioning to the right strategic or financial buyer is core sell-side advisory. Windsor Drake maps the active acquirers in your sub-sector from sourced deal data and runs a confidential process to the buyers most likely to pay a premium.