M&A Deal Summary

Aryza Connect Acquires Collenda

On January 1, 2022, Aryza Connect acquired software company Collenda from Marlin Equity Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Aryza Connect’s 1st transaction in the Software sector.
  • This is Aryza Connect’s 1st transaction in Germany.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2022-01-01
Target Collenda
Sector Software
Buyer(s) Aryza Connect
Sellers(s) Marlin Equity Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Collenda

Meerbusch, Germany
Collenda is a provider of claims and credit management, and risk and impairment software and services. Collenda is based in Meerbusch, Germany.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Aryza Connect

Dublin, Ireland

Category Company
Founded 2002
Sector Information Technology
DESCRIPTION

Aryza Connect is a provider of case management software for corporate and personal insolvency practitioners in the U.K., Ireland and the Cayman Islands. Aryza’s solutions automate a wide range of back and middle office activities including customer data collection, administration, and payment processing. Aryza Connect was founded in 2002 and is based in Dublin, Ireland.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 4
Sector (Software) 1 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 4
Country (Germany) 1 of 1
Year (2022) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-04-15 Samepage Group

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Samepage Group Ltd. is a FinTech start-up established to develop and deliver new financial technology software solutions to the global financial sector.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-01-15 Oyster Bay Systems

Swansea, United Kingdom

Oyster Bay Systems is a technology provider specializing in the finance and lending industry. Oyster Bay Systems offer software solutions that enable the digitalization of lending processes, including loan and lease management, to enhance efficiency and productivity. Oyster Bay Systems is based in Swansea, United Kingdom.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Marlin Equity Partners

Hermosa Beach, California, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2005
PE ASSETS 8.5B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION
Marlin Equity's headquarters in Hermosa Beach, California.
Marlin Equity's headquarters in Hermosa Beach, California.

Marlin Equity Partners is a private investment firm focused on acquiring distressed businesses with sales of $10 million to $2 billion. Marlin has a special interest in non-core or underperforming divisions of larger corporations, as well as companies facing some sort of financial, operational or market-related transition. Marlin is a generalist investor and will consider opportunities in technology (software, IT, payment systems, hardware, communications, internet), healthcare, consumer (apparel, retail, consumer products, food/beverage), services (business, financial, consumer, education), manufacturing (automotive, industrial, metals, plastics), aerospace, defense, and media. Marlin prefers businesses with scalable business models, strong installed customer bases, defensible market positions, and barriers to entry. Marlin Equity Partners was formed in 2005 and is based in Hermosa Beach, California with an additional office in London.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 51 of 63
Sector (Software) 21 of 25
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 35 of 42
Country (Germany) 1 of 1
Year (2022) 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-11-23 ImagineSoftware

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

ImagineSoftware is a provider of billing automation software and revenue cycle management applications. Offering powerful technology solutions for medical billing offices, practices, and hospitals, Imagine Software currently serves more than 46,000 physicians. ImagineSoftware solutions improve financial efficiency, build provider reputation, and ultimately improve the patient experience. ImagineSoftware was founded in 2000 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-01-06 True Office Learning

New York, New York, United States

True Office Learning is a provider of analytics-rich, interactive e-learning software and services, specializing in governance, risk and compliance (“GRC”). The Company’s cloud-based adaptive training and analytics platform connects e-learning to advanced behavioral data, and enables organizations to rapidly build and deliver solutions utilizing analytics to drive better business outcomes. True Office Learning was founded in 1998 and is based in New York city.

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