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Goldman Sachs Acquires GreenSky

March 29, 2022

Financial Services

Goldman Sachs completed its previously announced all-stock acquisition of GreenSky in a deal valued at approximately $2.24 billion. The transaction expands Goldman Sachs’ consumer banking platform, adding GreenSky’s cloud-native technology and merchant/consumer ecosystem for home improvement loan origination at point of sale.

Sixth Street-Led Consortium Acquires GreenSky from Goldman Sachs

March 15, 2024

Payments & Fintech

A consortium of institutional investors led by Sixth Street — including KKR, Bayview Asset Management and CardWorks, with support from PIMCO and strategic financing from CPP Investments — acquired GreenSky and associated loan assets from Goldman Sachs. The transaction, which deepens GreenSky's partnership with Synovus Bank, closed in March 2024 and transfers control of the point-of-sale home improvement lending platform to the investor group.

Fiserv Acquires Ondot Systems

December 16, 2020

Payments & Fintech

Fiserv, a global provider of financial services technology, signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ondot Systems, a digital experience platform for financial institutions that powers card-level digital services and transaction enrichment. The acquisition expands Fiserv's digital capabilities—particularly real-time authorization, AI-driven contextual engagement, and card services—to help clients deliver frictionless, personalized payment and banking experiences. Financial terms were not disclosed; the transaction was expected to close in Q1 2021 subject to customary approvals.

Cornerstone Advisors Acquires BankSmart

July 12, 2023

Professional Services

Cornerstone Advisors, a management and technology consultancy for banks, credit unions and fintechs, has acquired BankSmart, a boutique consulting firm specializing in bank operations, vendor selection, project management and payments. Cornerstone said it will integrate BankSmart’s team and its "SmartKits" operational tools into Cornerstone’s product suite to expand services and deliver new products to community-focused financial institutions nationwide.

Greenwood, Inc. Acquires Valence

June 22, 2022

Staffing & HR

Greenwood, the digital banking and community platform for Black and Latino individuals, has acquired Valence, a career networking and recruiting platform for Black professionals. The acquisition integrates Valence’s Pipeline recruiting database and BONDS professional development program into Greenwood’s member services to expand career opportunities and recruiting access for nearly one million community members.

ION Group Acquires DASH Financial Technologies

June 2, 2021

Financial Services

ION Group has acquired DASH Financial Technologies from Flexpoint Ford, adding DASH's options technology and execution capabilities to the ION Markets division. The deal, which closed following regulatory approvals, expands ION's trading automation and execution offerings for buy-side and sell-side clients.