Epassi Group Acquires UK-based Zest
June 4, 2025
Epassi Group has acquired UK-based Zest, a configurable SaaS employee benefits platform, to expand its presence and product offering in the UK and across Europe. As part of the deal Matt Russell will lead the combined UK business as CEO, and the acquisition is intended to deepen Epassi's product suite for employer customers and accelerate its pan‑European growth.
- Buyers
- Epassi Group
- Targets
- Zest
- Industry
- Cloud & SaaS
- Location
- Surrey, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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