Axo Announces Acquisition Of Defero, A Leading Digital Credit-Scoring And Financial Management Platform
Acquiring Company
Axo
Acquired Company
Defero
NorwayNorwayFinancial ServicesFinanceFintechFinancial ServicesFinanceFintechLendingDescription
Axo AS (“Axo”), a leading distributor of personal finance products in the Nordic region and portfolio company of Corsair, a leading private equity firm targeting payments, software and business services investments in the financial services sector, today announced that it has acquired Defero, a digital credit-scoring and financial management platform in the Nordic region. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Quick answer
Axo is acquiring Defero, announced August 16, 2022. Axo is based in Norway.
- How much did Axo pay for Defero?
- The deal value was not disclosed.
- What does Axo do?
- Axo is a leading digital distributor of personal financial products in the Nordic region.
- Where are Axo and Defero based?
- Axo is based in Norway. Defero is based in Norway.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
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Frequently asked
Who acquired Defero?
Defero was acquired by Axo, based in Norway. The deal was reported on August 16, 2022. Axo is a leading digital distributor of personal financial products in the Nordic region. The company was founded in 2008 and has offices in Oslo, Copenhagen, Stockholm and Helsinki. Axo is privately held and operates in Financial Services.
When did Axo acquire Defero?
Axo's acquisition of Defero was reported on August 16, 2022. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.
What does Defero do?
Defero AS was founded by Eigil Arff Tarjem. Arff Tarjem has a background from Citibank, Sparebanken Øst and Dun & Bradstreet. It is privately held, operating in Financial Services, and is based in Norway.
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