AnaCap backs Spanish software provider pfs

• pfs is a provider of software and technological risk lifecycle management solutions
• It has operations in Spain, Portugal and Mexico
• The investment will look to support pfs’ growth plans

AnaCap Financial Partners has made an investment in pfs, a Spanish provider of software and technological risk lifecycle management solutions. pfs is headquartered in Madrid and has operations in Spain, Portugal and Mexico. It provides solutions for financial services businesses across the entire value chain of lending activity, covering processes from origination to collection.

AnaCap is a private equity firm specializing in mid-market companies across the financial, technological and related business services sectors. It has $5.4 billion in assets under management and seven offices globally. It was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in London.

“We are delighted to partner with AnaCap and secure this operational support and financial backing as we enter an exciting new chapter for pfs,” said Agustin Rodriguez, CEO of pfs. “It was very important for us to partner with an investor that has a strong entrepreneurial mindset, understanding of software and technology-enabled services across a broad range of the financial services sector and importantly, a proven track record in developing companies with high growth potential. We have found in AnaCap an ideal partner to support our continued revenue growth, entrance into new markets and together we look forward to taking pfs’ success story to the next level.”

“We are delighted to be supporting such a dynamic team, led by a truly entrepreneurial leader in Agustin,” said Nassim Cherchali, private equity partner at AnaCap. “The business has a highly impressive suite of software-based services and a strong track record in expanding into new territories as well as driving revenues through a series of innovative initiatives. With AnaCap’s support, both through operational initiatives and an ambitious planned build-up strategy, we are very confident in pfs’ growth outlook.”

pfs has completed six acquisitions in the past three years, the latest being the acquisition of Kineox in June 2022. Kineox is a digital collection company that facilitates and optimises collection processes through data and predictive analytics.