Nalba Advisors Enhances Offering with Deep Payments Acquisition
Deal News | Apr 23, 2025 | Finance Community ES 2 - Corporate M&A
Nalba Advisors, a strategic consulting boutique specializing in payments, banking, and FinTech, has acquired Deep Payments to strengthen its presence in Europe and Latin America. This acquisition expands its client portfolio to over 90 clients across strategic sectors, enhances its leadership in payment acceptance and neobanks, and fuels its expansion in key markets such as Spain, Mexico, Chile, and Brazil. The inclusion of Deep Payments' team, including founding partners Mario Cantero and Diego Santos, adds international talent and innovative solutions for clients. The strategic integration augments Nalba's expertise in payment mediums, complementing its traditional focus on issuance with Deep Payments' specialization in acceptance and neobanks. The merger reinforces Nalba's international footprint, increases clientele in regions like Argentina, Paraguay, and Ecuador, and scales Nalba's execution and advisory capabilities. This operation positions Nalba as a leading consulting entity in Spain with strategic insights across Europe and Latin America.
Sectors
- Financial Services
- Technology
Geography
- Europe – Nalba strengthens its services and expands clientele in European markets, reinforcing its strategic presence.
- Latin America – The acquisition enhances Nalba's presence and operations in key Latin American markets such as Mexico, Chile, and Brazil.
- Spain – As part of Nalba's home market, Spain is crucial for its expansion and strategic positioning post-acquisition.
Industry
- Financial Services – The acquisition is centered around the payments sector, involving financial consulting and banking industry players.
- Technology – Both companies are involved in the FinTech space, providing digital payment solutions and innovation.
Financials
- More than 90 clients – Post-acquisition, Nalba Advisors' client portfolio expands to over 90 clients.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nalba Advisors | Acquiring Company | Companies | A strategic consulting boutique specializing in payments, banking, and FinTech. |
| Deep Payments | Target Company | Companies | A firm specializing in payment acceptance and neobanks, operating in Europe and Latin America. |
| Mario Cantero | Founding Partner of Deep Payments | People | One of the founding partners of Deep Payments, contributing to its strategic vision and expertise. |
| Diego Santos | Founding Partner of Deep Payments | People | Co-founder of Deep Payments involved in integrating and expanding operations. |
| Luis Peir | Managing Partner of Nalba Advisors | People | Managing Partner at Nalba Advisors, overseeing the acquisition and integration strategy. |