Visa to acquire British cybersecurity firm Featurespace to enhance fraud detection and risk-scoring solutions
Acquiring Company
Visa
Acquired Company
Featurespace
Description
Visa has announced its plan to acquire Featurespace, a UK-based cybersecurity and analytics software firm. This acquisition aligns with Visa’s commitment to strengthening its portfolio of fraud detection and risk-scoring solutions, providing clients around the world with innovative tools to combat financial fraud.
Quick answer
Visa is acquiring Featurespace, announced September 26, 2024. Visa is based in San Francisco, California, United States.
- How much did Visa pay for Featurespace?
- The deal value was not disclosed.
- What does Visa do?
- Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) is the world’s leader in digital payments.
- Where are Visa and Featurespace based?
- Visa is based in San Francisco, California, United States. Featurespace is based in Cambridge, England, United Kingdom.
- Who are the decision-makers at Visa?
- Fundz holds 3 contacts at Visa. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
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Frequently asked
Who acquired Featurespace?
Featurespace was acquired by Visa, based in San Francisco. The deal was reported on September 27, 2024. Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) is the world’s leader in digital payments. Visa is publicly traded (V) and operates in Other.
When did Visa acquire Featurespace?
Visa's acquisition of Featurespace was reported on September 27, 2024. Visa has announced its plan to acquire Featurespace, a UK-based cybersecurity and analytics software firm. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.
What does Featurespace do?
Featurespace is a British cybersecurity and analytics software firm specializing in real-time artificial intelligence to help financial institutions detect and prevent fraudulent activities within payment transactions. It is privately held, operating in Software, and is based in Cambridge.
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