Axo Acquires Defero, Nordic Digital Credit-Scoring Platform

Axo AS Acquires Danish Loan Broker LendMe

June 25, 2021

Financial Services

Axo AS, a Corsair-backed Nordic distributor of personal finance products, has agreed to acquire Denmark-based loan broker LendMe. The deal extends Axo's presence into Denmark and brings LendMe's loan and income protection insurance distribution capabilities and management team into the Axo group; financial terms were not disclosed.

Accel‑KKR Combines AARO, Aico and Mercur to Create Unified Financial Corporate Performance SaaS Platform

July 23, 2025

Cloud & SaaS

Accel‑KKR has completed the acquisition of AARO and is bringing it together with its existing portfolio companies Aico and Mercur to form a unified SaaS platform for the Office of the CFO across EMEA. Michael Teixeira was named Group CEO to lead the combined company, which will offer end-to-end corporate performance management, financial close automation and FP&A capabilities.

SmartSD Acquires DERO Security Products

November 21, 2024

Industrial Services

SmartSD, a Cobepa-backed Benelux distributor of security technology, has completed the acquisition of DERO Security Products, a security equipment distributor based in Eindhoven, Netherlands. The add-on deal expands SmartSD's product portfolio and customer reach across the Benelux while enabling cross-selling and operational efficiencies in warehousing and logistics.

Amazon Acquires Axio (formerly Capital Float)

September 4, 2025

Payments & Fintech

Amazon has completed its acquisition of Axio (formerly Capital Float), a leading digital lending and checkout finance provider in India, following regulatory approval from the Reserve Bank of India. The deal will integrate Axio's lending capabilities with Amazon Pay Later to expand access to checkout financing for consumers and small businesses across India while Axio continues to operate under its current leadership.

Boston Scientific Acquires Devoro Medical

September 21, 2021

Medical Devices

Boston Scientific agreed to acquire the remaining 84% of Devoro Medical, developer of the WOLF Thrombectomy Platform, paying approximately $269 million upfront plus up to $67 million in milestone payments. Boston Scientific had been a strategic investor in Devoro since 2019 (holding ~16%); the acquisition expands Boston Scientific’s clot-management and peripheral interventions product portfolio by adding a non-console, lytic-free thrombectomy technology.

Sorcero Acquires Axiom Health

July 16, 2025

AI & Machine Learning

Sorcero, an AI-driven life sciences analytics company, has acquired Axiom Health, a real-world data platform focused on the medical technology industry. The Axiom Health platform will be rebranded as Sorcero MedTech to unify medtech and pharmaceutical insights; the transaction was supported by a new investment from First Trust Capital Partners and additional investments from Axiom investors.