Who buys Regtech companies?
The most active acquirers of Regtech companies tracked by Windsor Drake are Mastercard, Visa, and Centerbridge Partners & Bridgeport Partners, based on 7 sourced transactions.
Most active acquirers of Regtech companies
| Acquirer | Type | Regtech deals | Most recent in sector |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mastercard | Strategic | 4 | Recorded Future |
| Visa | Strategic | 1 | Tink |
| Centerbridge Partners & Bridgeport Partners | PE | 1 | Computer Services, Inc. |
| Thomson Reuters | Strategic | 1 | Pagero |
Recent Regtech acquisitions
| Target | Acquirer | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded Future | Mastercard | $2.6B | September 12, 2024 |
| Pagero | Thomson Reuters | $800M | October 13, 2023 |
| Computer Services, Inc. | Centerbridge Partners & Bridgeport Partners | $1.6B | August 22, 2022 |
| Tink | Visa | $2.1B | June 24, 2021 |
| Ekata | Mastercard | $850M | April 19, 2021 |
| Finicity | Mastercard | $825M | June 23, 2020 |
| RiskRecon | Mastercard | $150M | December 12, 2019 |
Frequently asked questions
Who are the most active acquirers of Regtech companies?
The most active acquirers of Regtech companies tracked by Windsor Drake are Mastercard, Visa, and Centerbridge Partners & Bridgeport Partners, based on 7 sourced transactions.
Do private equity firms buy Regtech companies?
Yes. Private-equity and PE-backed buyers active in Regtech include Centerbridge Partners & Bridgeport Partners. Of the tracked Regtech acquirers, 3 are strategic and 1 are financial buyers.
What do Regtech companies sell for?
Across 7 tracked Regtech transactions, disclosed deal value totals $9.0B. Individual outcomes vary with growth, margin, and strategic fit. Windsor Drake advises Regtech founders on positioning to the right acquirers to maximize value.
Selling a Regtech company? Talk to Windsor Drake about positioning to the right acquirers. This buyer data is drawn from Windsor Drake Market Intelligence and updated as new deals are sourced.