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RNS Number : 2961E Comforte AG 09 April 2025
Issuer: comforte AG / Key word(s): Private Equity/Capital Increase
comforte wins Nera Digital as an investor in the cybersecurity market
09.04.2025 / 09:00 CET/CEST
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comforte wins Nera Digital as an investor in the cybersecurity market
Wiesbaden, 9 April 2025 - The investment company Nera Digital Holding ("Nera
Digital"), which specializes in investments in the B2B software, IT services
and tech-enabled business services sector, acquires a minority stake in
Wiesbaden-based comforte AG ("comforte") and carries out a capital increase.
Options for the acquisition of a majority stake in comforte have already been
agreed between Nera Digital and the existing shareholders of comforte and can
be exercised in 2026.
comforte AG, with subsidiaries on four continents, is a leading global
provider of data-centric cybersecurity solutions. The unique proprietary data
security platform SecurDPS ensures the highest level of security for sensitive
data through tokenization and format-preserving encryption, whether during
transfer, processing, storage or analysis. Over 500 customers rely on
comforte's software solutions.
"Cyberattacks on companies and institutions have increased enormously in
recent years and caused billions in damage. The regulatory requirements for
protecting highly sensitive data are constantly increasing, especially for
financial and payment service providers. SecurDPS is an enterprise software
that can secure the entire data infrastructure of its customers in real time
with minimal implementation effort, without affecting the performance of the
systems. This is why global market leaders such as Visa and Mastercard, as
well as numerous major banks and retailers, rely on comforte's security
solutions," says Peter Schaberger, founding partner of Nera Digital.
Dominik Lanz, founding partner of Nera Digital, highlights comforte's
pioneering technology: "comforte is one of the innovation drivers in the
cybersecurity sector and is the global market leader for stateless
tokenization data security technology. SecurDPS combines integrated AI-based
solutions within the data security platform and quantum-resistant algorithms
for maximum resilience against potential cyberattacks."
Michael Deissner, CEO of comforte, is confident: "With its network and proven
expertise in the development of IT companies, the Nera Digital team will
further accelerate comforte's pace of growth".
Dr. Konrad Bösl and Konstantin Dudeck from Munich-based corporate finance
specialists Blättchen & Partner advised the management board and existing
shareholders of comforte AG. Johann von Keussler and Dr. Martin Bouchon from
the law firm v. Keussler Rechtsanwälte, Darmstadt, oversaw providing legal
advice to the company and the existing shareholders.
On the buyer side, the transaction was advised by AC Christes (Financial &
Tax Due Diligence), valantic (Commercial & Technical Due Diligence),
MARTIUS Rechtsanwälte, Munich (Legal & Structuring).
About comforte AG (www.comforte.com (http://www.comforte.com) )
Comforte AG is a leading provider of data-centric security solutions that
empower enterprises to protect sensitive information throughout its
lifecycle while maintaining its usability for business operations.
Headquartered in Wiesbaden, Germany, comforte is a trusted partner for global
enterprises across various industries. The comforte Data Security Platform
(DSP) automates the discovery, classification and protection of data within
complex IT environments. With over 25 years of expertise, comforte safeguards
data for over 300 global customers, including industry leaders like Visa and
Mastercard, enabling them to drive digital transformation, optimize
operations, and achieve sustainable growth with confidence.
For more information, visit comforte.com (https://www.comforte.com/) and
follow comforte AG on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/comforte-ag)
and Twitter (https://twitter.com/comforteAG) .
About Nera Digital Holding
Nera Digital Holding is an investment company founded in 2022 that primarily
invests in German-speaking SMEs. Nera Digital pursues a long-term investment
approach and represents a group of selected investors and entrepreneurs. The
Nera Digital team has many years of experience in the investment business,
corporate digitization and operational support for companies during the growth
phase. For investments, Nera Digital focuses on partnerships with the
founders/management teams of profitable growth companies in the following
sectors: Software & Technology, IT Services & Tech-enabled Business
Services and Digital Consumer.
The aim is to equip the portfolio companies with the necessary scalability for
the next stage of growth by professionalizing their structures and processes
to continue the growth course they have embarked on together independently
and, above all, sustainably.
Nera Digital focuses on direct investments and transformation situations in
small to medium-sized companies that benefit from Nera Digital's strong
operational expertise, digital competence and comprehensive network of
experts.
Media Contact
comforte AG
Thomas Stoesser, Executive Vice President, Marketing
email: t.stoesser@comforte.com (mailto:t.stoesser@comforte.com)
Phone: + 49 611 93199 00
Nera Digital Management GmbH
email: info@nera-digital.com (mailto:info@nera-digital.com)
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