fiskaly Expands German Market Reach with Deutsche Fiskal Acquisition
Deal News | Mar 27, 2025 | Verdane

fiskaly, a frontrunner in cloud-based fiscalisation solutions in Europe, has acquired DF Deutsche Fiskal GmbH, a subsidiary of GK Software SE, to enhance its prowess in the German market. The deal is strategically poised to leverage Deutsche Fiskal's expertise in German fiscalisation, combining it with fiskaly's innovative technological capabilities to offer improved and innovative cloud solutions. The acquisition is set against Verdane’s partnership with fiskaly that started in June 2024. Verdane, a European PE firm specializing in growth capital, has been instrumental in aiding fiskaly's aspirations to expand its footprint in Germany and other European territories like Spain and Austria. Under fiskaly's ownership, DF Deutsche Fiskal will maintain its current service offerings, ensuring continuity for its existing clientele. The acquisition is poised to close by March 31, 2025. Notably, all Deutsche Fiskal employees will retain their positions, while its managing directors will step back to advisory roles. The acquisition complements fiskaly’s European growth trajectory, providing fiscal compliance solutions to over 600,000 points of sale across Europe and drawing support from a diverse clientele, including prominent retail chains and POS system providers.
Sectors
- Financial Technology
- Retail Technology
- Private Equity
Geography
- Germany – The primary focus of the acquisition is to strengthen fiskaly's position in the German fiscal market.
- Austria – fiskaly is based in Vienna, Austria, and their operations started here.
- Europe – The strategic goal involves expanding fiskaly's solutions across various European markets.
Industry
- Financial Technology – The acquisition focuses on advancing cloud-based fiscalisation solutions, indicating a strong presence in the financial technology sector.
- Retail Technology – Both fiskaly and Deutsche Fiskal provide solutions tailored for retail environments, highlighting relevance to the retail technology sector.
- Private Equity – Verdane, a private equity firm, is actively supporting fiskaly's expansion, indicating the significant role of private equity in the deal.
Financials
- Not Disclosed – The purchase price for the acquisition of DF Deutsche Fiskal by fiskaly.
Participants
Name | Role | Type | Description |
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fiskaly | Acquirer | Company | A provider of cloud-based fiscalisation solutions aiming to expand its market penetration in Europe. |
DF Deutsche Fiskal GmbH | Target company | Company | A subsidiary of GK Software SE specializing in cloud solutions for fiscalisation in Germany. |
GK Software SE | Vendor | Company | Global provider of cloud solutions for the retail industry and vendor of Deutsche Fiskal GmbH. |
Verdane | Private equity firm | Company | European PE firm specializing in growth capital, supporting fiskaly's expansion efforts. |
Johannes Ferner | CEO of fiskaly | Person | Driving force behind fiskaly's strategic expansion in cloud-based fiscalisation. |
Martin Breidenbach | CEO of DF Deutsche Fiskal | Person | Appointed CEO post-acquisition to oversee integration and development. |
Matthias Robeck | Ex-Managing Director of DF Deutsche Fiskal | Person | Part of the leadership team at DF Deutsche Fiskal, transitioning to advisory role. |
Michael Scheibner | CEO of GK Software | Person | Overseeing GK Software's role in the transaction as the vendor of Deutsche Fiskal. |