Sokin Acquires Norwegian Fintech Settle Group AS

Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital Acquires Stake in Sokin

July 24, 2024

Payments & Fintech

Investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital have acquired a minority stake in UK-headquartered payments fintech Sokin, with additional participation from Gary Marino, Mark Britto, and Aurum Partners. The growth equity investment is intended to accelerate Sokin's product roadmap and support further global expansion while the company continues to operate independently under CEO Vroon Modgill.

Paysafe Acquires viafintech

November 1, 2021

Financial Services

Paysafe Limited has completed its acquisition of German fintech viafintech (brand: viacash), a market-leading bank-independent cash-in/cash-out and alternative payments infrastructure. The deal expands Paysafe's eCash and alternative payments capabilities and accelerates its growth in Germany and other key European markets.

Optio Group Acquires S Insurance AS

March 4, 2025

Financial Services

Optio Group, a London-based specialty MGA, has acquired Norwegian marine-focused MGA S Insurance AS for an undisclosed sum, subject to regulatory approval. The deal expands Optio's marine underwriting capabilities and establishes its first footprint in Scandinavia as part of a broader European buy-and-build strategy.

Blackstone Acquires Majority Stake in Sony Payment Services

December 22, 2023

Payments & Fintech

Private equity funds managed by Blackstone signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority (reported ~80%) stake in Sony Payment Services Inc. from Sony Bank (part of Sony Group), with Sony Bank retaining a minority roll‑over. The deal — reported at roughly $280 million for an 80% stake — marks Blackstone's first investment in Japan's fintech/payments sector as it seeks to expand its Japan private equity portfolio and support SPSV's growth through technology and talent investment.

Nets Group Acquires Polskie ePłatności (PeP)

October 26, 2020

Payments & Fintech

Nets Group has acquired Polish merchant acquirer Polskie ePłatności (PeP) to strengthen its presence in Poland and expand its POS and merchant services offering. The deal values PeP at an enterprise value of approximately EUR 405 million; PeP operates a large POS terminal base and employs more than 600 people.

Request Finance Acquires Pay.so Lithuania

November 25, 2024

Payments & Fintech

Request Finance has acquired Pay.so Lithuania, a regulated VASP, to integrate a compliant one‑click crypto-to-fiat on/off ramp into its finance platform. The deal enables Request Finance to offer multi‑payee fiat payouts and streamlined crypto/fiat payments for businesses globally while strengthening regulatory compliance capabilities.