Mei Marie and RelaxTax Merge to Simplify Tax Filing
Deal News | Jun 18, 2025 | Venionaire Capital GmbH

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
Name | Role | Type | Description |
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Venionaire Capital GmbH | Corporate Finance Advisor | Company | Venionaire Capital advised on the merger between Mei Marie and RelaxTax. |
Mei Marie | Target Company | Company | An Austrian tax app that simplifies the tax filing process, launched by Linde Verlag. |
RelaxTax | Target Company | Company | A Vienna-based Tax-Tech startup offering a distinctive approach to tax filing assistance. |
Linde Digital | Holding Company | Company | The umbrella under which the merged entities Mei Marie and RelaxTax now operate. |
Berthold Baurek-Karlic | CEO and Head of Digital Transformation | Person | CEO of Venionaire Capital and Head of Digital Transformation at Linde Digital, involved in the merger process. |