{"id":69416,"date":"2026-02-10T13:31:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T12:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techma.bakertilly.es\/?p=69416"},"modified":"2026-03-12T13:56:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T12:56:39","slug":"analysis-digital-transactions-media-spain-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techma.bakertilly.es\/en\/analisis-transacciones-digital-media-espana-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Analysis of the main cybersecurity transactions in Spain in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consolidacion_estrategica_y_liderazgo_en_M_A_tecnologico\"><\/span>Strategic consolidation and leadership in technology M&amp;A<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The year 2025 has been decisive for the Spanish technology ecosystem, with the <a href=\"https:\/\/techma.bakertilly.es\/en\/companies\/digital-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>cybersecurity<\/strong> <\/a>sector consolidating itself as one of the key drivers of growth and resilience in mergers and acquisitions (M&amp;A). Driven by the acceleration of digitalisation and regulatory pressure \u2014 marked by the <strong>NIS2<\/strong> directive and the <strong>Artificial Intelligence Act<\/strong>\u2014 Spanish cybersecurity companies have not only attracted the attention of local investors, but have also become strategic assets for international corporations and private equity (PE) funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this analysis, we break down the most significant transactions of the year, showing how venture capital and corporate investment are shaping a <strong>more robust digital defence ecosystem<\/strong> en Espa\u00f1a. Adem\u00e1s, destacamos el papel de <strong>our specialist financial advisers<\/strong>, who have positioned Baker Tilly as a leader in transaction advisory services in the technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) sector during 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Auge_del_M_A_y_la_entrada_de_Private_Equity\"><\/span>Boom in M&amp;A and the entry of private equity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike previous years dominated by <strong>venture capital (VC)<\/strong>, 2025 has been a year marked by <strong>corporate M&amp;A<\/strong> and the strategic presence of private equity. The Spanish market has moved from a phase of initial growth to a process of consolidation of \u2018national champions\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nazca_Capital_y_Ravenloop_profesionales_en_MDR\"><\/span>Nazca Capital and Ravenloop: MDR specialists<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most significant transactions was <strong>Nazca Capital's<\/strong> in <strong>Ravenloop<\/strong>, a specialist in managed cybersecurity services (MSSP) and managed detection and response (MDR). This acquisition reflects the trend among private equity funds to invest in companies with recurring revenues, high customer retention and scalable technology. For Nazca, Ravenloop is not only a financial investment, but also a platform for future acquisitions (<em>buy-and-build<\/em>, consolidating its presence in a critical market niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Minsait_Indra_y_la_expansion_en_LatAm\"><\/span>Minsait (Indra) and expansion in Latin America<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Spanish giant <strong>Minsait (Indra)<\/strong> strengthened its cybersecurity division with the purchase of Brazilian company <strong>Rust Consultores<\/strong>a <em>cross-border<\/em> operation that combines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Geographical expansion: Rust positions Minsait in Brazil, Latin America's largest cybersecurity market.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specialisation in auditing and consulting: Rust's capabilities expand Minsait's comprehensive (360\u00ba) cybersecurity offering, especially in regulatory compliance.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hiberus_y_Telefonica_Tech_Optimizacion_de_portafolios\"><\/span>Hiberus and Telef\u00f3nica Tech: portfolio optimisation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another notable example was <strong>Hiberus's<\/strong> acquisition of <strong>Telef\u00f3nica Tech's<\/strong> business in Chile, Colombia and Mexico. This carve-out allows Hiberus to incorporate specialised talent and a premium portfolio, reflecting the trend towards portfolio optimisation and the importance of <strong>M&amp;A advisors<\/strong> in complex international transactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cross-Border_M_A_Espana_en_el_radar_global\"><\/span>Cross-border M&amp;A: Spain on the global radar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Spanish companies no longer just export services; they export <strong>high-level intellectual property<\/strong>. Two transactions illustrate this reality:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lumu acquires Maltiverse<\/strong>: US company Lumu has acquired Spanish threat intelligence platform<em>threat Intelligence<\/em>Maltiverse, integrating its ability to correlate massive threat feeds. The deal demonstrates that Spanish cybersecurity engineering is competitive on a global scale.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ory acquires BoxyHQ<\/strong>: In the field of open source and corporate identity management, the acquisition highlights the value of \u2018security by design\u2019 solutions and the protection of critical infrastructure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The dynamism of the sector would not be possible without the support of specialised financial advisors. In 2025, Baker Tilly established itself as the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/techma.bakertilly.es\/en\/best-technology-ma-advisors-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">leading technology M&amp;A advisor in Spain<\/a><\/strong> for transactions in the TMT sector, facilitating the <strong>acquisition and sale of technology companies<\/strong> and advising on the growth and consolidation strategy of cybersecurity companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"El_venture_capital_impulsa_la_ciberseguridad\"><\/span>Venture capital boosts cybersecurity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although M&amp;A dominated the headlines, venture capital maintained a steady flow of investment towards high-potential start-ups:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Zynap<\/strong>: A leader in cyber intelligence, it received funding rounds from <strong>Edan Ventures, KFund and Kibo Ventures<\/strong>, highlighting the intersection between cybersecurity and data analysis as an area of high international growth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Equixly<\/strong>: With investment from <strong>33N Ventures<\/strong>, it focuses on API security, a critical vector in microservice architectures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Heuristik<\/strong>: Specialising in biometrics and digital identity, it is expanding its secure identification solution in sectors such as healthcare.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Steryon and 8Layers<\/strong>: Startups advancing network security and infrastructure protection in the face of increasing industrial cyber espionage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tendencias_estrategicas_en_adquisiciones_de_2025\"><\/span>Strategic acquisitions trends in 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When analysing the year's movements, three key trends among buyers can be identified:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Supply chain security<\/strong> : Following global incidents, monitoring supplier and partner networks is prioritised.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Integration of AI into cyberdefence<\/strong>: Companies such as Maltiverse, Ravenloop, and Zynap incorporate artificial intelligence to automate incident response.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>IT\/OT convergence<\/strong>: The acquisition of industrial security specialists reflects the need to protect factories and connected critical infrastructure.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The M&amp;A market in 2025 reflects greater maturity compared to the 2021-2022 cycle. <strong>Valuations are adjusted to EBITDA<\/strong> in M&amp;A and efficient growth in VC. Cybersecurity is consolidating its position as a strategic expense, indispensable for CEOs and boards of directors, given the reputational and financial impact of ransomware attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Espana_lider_en_ciberseguridad_y_M_A\"><\/span>Spain, leader in cybersecurity and M&amp;A<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>2025 closes as a historic year for <strong>cybersecurity in Spain<\/strong>. The influx of private equity funds such as <strong>Nazca<\/strong>, the ambition of corporations such as Indra and Hiberus, and the success of start-ups such as Zynap and Maltiverse paint a picture of a competitive and robust ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The role of <strong>specialist M&amp;A advisers<\/strong>, led by Baker Tilly, has been decisive in guiding the <strong>mergers and <a href=\"https:\/\/techma.bakertilly.es\/en\/sale-of-companies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sale of technology companies<\/a><\/strong> in complex transactions. The trend for 2026 points to further consolidation, especially around generative AI applied to cybersecurity and cloud data protection, positioning Spain as a benchmark for digital security in southern Europe.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Consolidaci\u00f3n estrat\u00e9gica y liderazgo en M&amp;A tecnol\u00f3gico El a\u00f1o 2025 ha sido decisivo para el ecosistema tecnol\u00f3gico espa\u00f1ol, con el sector de la ciberseguridad consolid\u00e1ndose como uno de los motores clave de crecimiento y resiliencia en fusiones y adquisiciones (M&amp;A). Impulsadas por la aceleraci\u00f3n de la digitalizaci\u00f3n y la presi\u00f3n regulatoria \u2014marcada por la directiva [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":69420,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[222],"tags":[],"sectores":[2211],"tipo-contenido":[2260],"class_list":["post-69416","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-adquisiciones","sectores-digital-services","tipo-contenido-noticias"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/techma.bakertilly.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69416","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/techma.bakertilly.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/techma.bakertilly.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techma.bakertilly.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techma.bakertilly.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=69416"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/techma.bakertilly.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69416\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":69427,"href":"https:\/\/techma.bakertilly.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69416\/revisions\/69427"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techma.bakertilly.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/69420"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/techma.bakertilly.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=69416"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techma.bakertilly.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=69416"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techma.bakertilly.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=69416"},{"taxonomy":"sectores","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techma.bakertilly.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/sectores?post=69416"},{"taxonomy":"tipo-contenido","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techma.bakertilly.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tipo-contenido?post=69416"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}