Sale of Valid's Payment Division in Colombia to Topaz
Olimpia Partners advised on this M&A (sell-side) transaction involving Valid and Topaz (Grupo Stefanini), in the Fintech sector. Deal value: Confidential.
Financial advisor to Valid in partnership with Oaklins Colombia
Valid & Topaz (Grupo Stefanini)
Fintech · M&A (sell-side) · Confidential
Case Study
• In May 2025, Stefanini Group, through Grupo Topaz, completed the acquisition of Valid's payment division in Colombia
– This strategic transaction allows Valid to focus on and accelerate the growth of its identification and mobile connectivity divisions in Latin America
• Established in 2015 and based in Bogotá, the acquired division specializes in software for payment products (digital wallets, payment solutions, and onboarding) and operates on a SaaS model with over 200 employees
• Stefanini Group is a Brazilian technology multinational with a presence in over 40 countries, offering a broad portfolio of IT services and digital solutions
– Grupo Topaz is the financial solutions arm of the Stefanini Group, offering a comprehensive suite of software and technology platforms for the financial sector
• Valid is a Brazilian technology and security solutions multinational with over 65 years of experience, specializing in identification, payments, and connectivity
• Oaklins Colombia acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Valid (the seller) in this transaction, with collaboration from Oaklins Olimpia Partners in Brazil
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