Segurdades Acquired by Aiblu as Growth Strategy Unfolds
Deal News | Apr 09, 2025 | Finance Community ES 2 - Corporate M&A
Segurdades, a legal consultancy specializing in data protection and digital safety, has been acquired by Aiblu, a Spanish compliance consultancy firm, as part of their strategic growth plan developed following Stellum Growth's investment in July 2023. With this acquisition, Aiblu aims to enhance its capabilities in key areas such as the National Security Framework and expand its geographical presence. Founded in 2003, Segurdades offers consultancy services in legal matters, catering to both private clients and public administrations. The deal secures the continuation of Segurdades' team and operations under founder Eduard Domingo, who joins Aiblu as a partner. This acquisition responds to the increasing market consolidation in legal and compliance services, providing Aiblu with more scale, technological capabilities, and national coverage. Grant Thornton acted as exclusive advisor to Segurdades, mobilizing a multidisciplinary team led by Jorge Tarancón and Ana Novoa to facilitate the transaction.
Sectors
- Legal Services
- Business Consulting
- Private Equity
Geography
- Spain – Both Segurdades and Aiblu operate within Spain, with offices in multiple cities including Bilbao, Madrid, Valencia, and Catalonia.
Industry
- Legal Services – Segurdades is a legal consultancy specializing in data protection and compliance with national security standards.
- Business Consulting – Aiblu provides compliance consulting services and is expanding its capability with this acquisition.
- Private Equity – Stellum Growth's investment in Aiblu highlights the role of private equity in facilitating strategic expansions.
Financials
- 7 million euros – The aggregated revenue of the resulting group after the acquisition.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Segurdades | Target | Company | A legal consultancy specializing in data protection and digital safety services. |
| Aiblu | Bidding Company | Company | A compliance consultancy group expanding its services and geographic presence through acquisition. |
| Stellum Growth | Investor | Company | A fund that invested in Aiblu, facilitating its strategic growth plan. |
| Grant Thornton | Legal Advisor | Company | Advised Segurdades exclusively in the sale process to Aiblu. |
| Eduard Domingo | Founder and Partner | Person | Founder of Segurdades, joining Aiblu as a partner post-acquisition. |