Mei Marie and RelaxTax Merge to Simplify Tax Filing

Deal News | Jun 18, 2025 | Venionaire Capital GmbH

Mei Marie and RelaxTax Merge to Simplify Tax Filing

In a strategic merger orchestrated by Venionaire Capital, Austrian tax-saving apps Mei Marie and RelaxTax have combined under the umbrella of Linde Digital to enhance the user experience in tax filing. The merger integrates the innovative solutions offered by both apps, providing a more comprehensive, user-friendly platform for taxpayers in Austria. Mei Marie, launched in October 2023 by Linde Verlag, focused on guiding users to maximize tax savings through personal responsibility. RelaxTax, introduced by a Vienna-based Tax-Tech startup in April 2024, added a hands-on approach with 'Tax Buddies' assisting users. Post-merger, the combined platform now includes a Bot Service allowing users to submit tax adjustments directly to authorities, enhancing security and compliance. RelaxTax will evolve into a multilingual app, expanding its reach to non-native German speakers in Austria. The merger signifies a transformative phase in the digital tax service industry in Austria.

Sectors

  • Finance & Tax Technology
  • Mergers & Acquisitions

Geography

  • Austria – Both Mei Marie and RelaxTax are Austrian companies, and the merger pertains to the Austrian tax filing landscape.

Industry

  • Finance & Tax Technology – The merger involves tax-saving applications and enhances financial technology solutions for tax filing processes.
  • Mergers & Acquisitions – The article describes a strategic merger between two companies in the financial technology sector, facilitated by a private equity firm.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    Venionaire Capital GmbHCorporate Finance AdvisorCompanyVenionaire Capital advised on the merger between Mei Marie and RelaxTax.
    Mei MarieTarget CompanyCompanyAn Austrian tax app that simplifies the tax filing process, launched by Linde Verlag.
    RelaxTaxTarget CompanyCompanyA Vienna-based Tax-Tech startup offering a distinctive approach to tax filing assistance.
    Linde DigitalHolding CompanyCompanyThe umbrella under which the merged entities Mei Marie and RelaxTax now operate.
    Berthold Baurek-KarlicCEO and Head of Digital TransformationPersonCEO of Venionaire Capital and Head of Digital Transformation at Linde Digital, involved in the merger process.