Visa Acquires Prisma and Newpay from Advent International (Group Prisma)

Visa Completes Acquisition of Pismo

January 16, 2024

Cloud & SaaS

Visa completed its acquisition of Pismo, a cloud-native issuer processing and core banking platform. The combined platform will provide Visa customers with core banking and card-issuer processing capabilities via cloud-native APIs, while also supporting emerging payment schemes and RTP networks.

Advent International Takes Nuvei Private in a $6.3B Deal

April 1, 2024

Payments & Fintech

Nuvei entered into a definitive arrangement agreement to be taken private by Advent International in an all-cash transaction valuing the payments company at approximately US$6.3 billion. Shareholders will receive US$34.00 per share, and the deal is expected to close in late 2024 or the first quarter of 2025.

Nuvei Acquires Paya for $1.3 Billion

January 9, 2023

Payments & Fintech

Nuvei Corporation agreed to acquire Paya Holdings Inc. in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.3 billion (USD $9.75 per share). The deal combines Nuvei's global payment platform with Paya's U.S. integrated-payments and ISV capabilities to accelerate growth in eCommerce, integrated payments and B2B end markets.

Nuvei Acquires Paywiser Japan Limited to Launch Direct Acquiring in Japan

January 27, 2025

Payments & Fintech

Nuvei Corporation has completed the acquisition of Paywiser Japan Limited, including its Japanese acquiring license, enabling Nuvei to offer direct acquiring across major card schemes and alternative payment methods in Japan. The deal supports Nuvei's APAC expansion with a new Japan HQ in Tokyo and enhances its ability to serve both local and cross-border merchants.

Paya Holdings Acquires Paragon Payment Solutions

April 26, 2021

Payments & Fintech

Paya Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PAYA) announced the acquisition of Paragon Payment Solutions, a Tempe, Arizona-based integrated payments provider that processes approximately $1.5 billion in annual payment volume. The acquisition strengthens Paya’s ISV partner roster and expands its capabilities and reach in the non-profit and healthcare verticals; Paragon executives Roy Bricker and Brock Robertson will assist with integration and ISV sales efforts.

Advent International Acquires Majority Stake in Siesa

December 2, 2024

Software

Advent International has acquired a majority stake in Siesa, the largest independent ERP provider in Colombia, from Siesint Holdings and former Siesa employees. The co-founder will remain a minority shareholder; Advent said it will support Siesa's next growth phase by investing in product innovation and expanding its offering across retail, hospitality and other industries.