Cuatroochenta reinforces cybersecurity with MP Services acquisition
Deal News | Jul 11, 2025 | Iberian Lawyer
Cuatroochenta, a technology holding company with a strong international presence, has acquired 100% of MP Services, a Barcelona-based firm focused on fraud detection and prevention in digital payments. This strategic acquisition, advised by Company Legal, enhances Cuatroochenta's footprint in the cybersecurity sector, particularly in banking transactions and e-commerce, and forms part of its broader inorganic growth strategy. MP Services, led by CEO Marc Nieto and COO Marcelo Araujo, employs advanced criminology tactics to analyze millions of online transactions annually, building predictive models to combat fraud. This new integration will synergize with Sofistic, Cuatroochenta's cybersecurity unit, as online fraud is expected to escalate to $91 billion by 2028. Legal navigators Carlos Ochoa and Elena Company led the advisory team for the transaction.
Sectors
- Technology
- Cybersecurity
- Financial Services
Geography
- Spain – Both Cuatroochenta and MP Services are based in Spain, with specific mention of Barcelona.
Industry
- Technology – Cuatroochenta operates as a technology holding company, with a focus on advanced software solutions.
- Cybersecurity – The acquisition of MP Services strengthens Cuatroochenta’s position in the cybersecurity sector, especially in fraud prevention.
- Financial Services – MP Services provides solutions aimed at the banking transactions sector, enhancing digital payment security.
Financials
- $91 billion – The estimated annual impact of online fraud by 2028 as reported by Juniper Research.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuatroochenta | Buyer | Company | A technology holding company focused on advanced software solutions with international presence. |
| MP Services | Target | Company | A company specialized in fraud detection and prevention in digital payments. |
| Company Legal | Legal Advisor | Company | Provided legal advice to Cuatroochenta on the acquisition of MP Services. |
| Carlos Ochoa | Legal Advisor | Person | Led the transaction advising team from Company Legal. |
| Elena Company | Legal Advisor | Person | Supported the transaction advising team from Company Legal. |
| Marc Nieto | CEO of MP Services | Person | Leader of MP Services specializing in digital fraud prevention. |
| Marcelo Araujo | COO of MP Services | Person | Co-leader of MP Services specializing in digital fraud prevention. |