Marosa Accelerates Growth with €12 Million Investment from Aquiline
Deal News | Nov 07, 2024 | PR Newswire Cision Aquiline Capital Partners LP
Marosa 2024 S.L., a leading provider of VAT compliance and e-invoicing technology solutions, has secured an external investment of €12 million from Aquiline Capital Partners LP, a private investment firm specializing in financial services and technology. This marks Marosa's first external funding and is aimed at accelerating the company's growth strategy, expanding its software offerings, and supporting global expansion. Founded in 2016 by Pedro Pestana da Silva, Marosa serves over 1,200 businesses and e-commerce clients across Europe with its flagship cloud-based software, VATify, which centralizes e-invoicing, VAT registration, and reporting. The investment will enable Marosa to enhance product development and international reach amidst evolving regulatory landscapes in Europe that require digital VAT compliance solutions. Aquiline, recognized for supporting entrepreneurs in financial services and technology sectors, sees this partnership as a strategic move to help Marosa become a pan-European leader in VAT compliance solutions.
Sectors
- Financial Technology
- Private Equity
- Compliance and Regulatory Technology
Geography
- Spain – Marosa is based in Vigo, Spain, and serves clients across Europe.
- United Kingdom – Aquiline has offices in London and its involvement is significant in Marosa's investment and expansion strategy.
Industry
- Financial Technology – The article involves financial technology as Marosa develops software solutions for VAT compliance and e-invoicing.
- Private Equity – Aquiline Capital Partners is a private investment firm specializing in financial services and technology sectors, providing growth capital to Marosa.
- Compliance and Regulatory Technology – Marosa provides critical compliance solutions for VAT reporting and e-invoicing in response to regulatory changes in Europe.
Financials
- 12 million EUR – The investment amount provided by Aquiline Capital Partners to Marosa for its expansion and growth strategy.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marosa 2024 S.L. | Target company | Company | A leading provider of VAT compliance and e-invoicing technology solutions. |
| Aquiline Capital Partners LP | Investing Private Equity firm | Company | A private investment firm specialized in financial services and technology. |
| Pedro Pestana da Silva | CEO and Founder | Person | Founder and CEO of Marosa, leading the company's growth and development of VAT compliance solutions. |
| Giovanni Nani | Director | Person | Director at Aquiline, involved in the investment decision into Marosa. |