15 Jul Nalba and Deep Payments join forces and consolidate their leadership in strategic payment consulting
Nalba Advisors , the strategic consulting boutique specializing in payments, banking, and FinTech, has announced the acquisition of Deep Payments , consolidating its position as a leading firm in the sector. This transaction strengthens Nalba’s presence in Europe and Latin America, expanding its portfolio to more than 90 clients and strengthening its specialization in payment acceptance and neobanks. Furthermore, the integration of Deep Payments will allow it to expand into key markets such as Spain, Mexico, Chile, and Brazil.
The payments market is undergoing an accelerated transformation due to digitalization and increasing competition from new players and alternative payment methods . Regulation, the emergence of new technologies, and changing consumer habits are redefining the sector.
With this merger, Nalba expands its capacity to help banks, fintech, and large retailers optimize their digital payment strategies and adapt to new demands. The merger of the two companies makes them a benchmark in the sector and will allow them to offer more comprehensive solutions in an environment where specialization and market knowledge are key to profitability and innovation.
“At a time when specialization is key, this acquisition positions us as a leading partner for any entity seeking to innovate and grow in the payments sector,” said Luis Peiró , Managing Partner of Nalba. “With Deep Payments, we’re adding talent and international presence to offer even more innovative solutions to our clients in Europe and Latin America.”
Synergies and benefits of the acquisition of Deep Payments
The transaction is based on a combination of strengths that will allow Nalba to offer a more comprehensive and specialized service. The integration of Deep Payments represents an expansion of expertise, since while Nalba has traditionally focused on payment issuance, Deep Payments brings its expertise in payment acceptance and neobanks. This acquisition also strengthens Nalba’s international presence, allowing greater penetration in Latin America and adding clients in key markets such as Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Argentina.
Furthermore, client and project diversification is a key factor, as Deep Payments adds more than 20 clients to Nalba’s portfolio , which already boasts more than 70 clients in strategic sectors. The addition of Deep Payments’ highly qualified team, including its two founding partners, Mario Cantero and Diego Santos, will strengthen its execution and specialized consulting capabilities. Furthermore, Nalba’s more robust structure and efficient processes will enable greater scalability and project reach.
Another key aspect is innovation in digital payments. With its combined expertise in payment issuance and acceptance, the new Nalba will offer more comprehensive solutions to banks, fintech, and large retailers looking to optimize their digital payment strategies. This will translate into access to more innovative solutions, more comprehensive and specialized strategic consulting, and the optimization of payment business models, adapting to regulatory and technological changes in the sector.
“The integration with Nalba allows us to scale our execution capacity and expand the value we offer our clients. We share a common vision for the evolution of the sector, and this transaction will allow us to offer even more strategic and specialized advice,” says Mario Cantero, founder of Deep Payments. The transaction is based on a combination of strengths that will allow Nalba to offer a more comprehensive and specialized service.
Impact on the market and customers
Clients of both firms will benefit from a more comprehensive service offering, with specialized payment consulting from issuance to acceptance, as well as a greater presence in Latin America and Europe. Additionally, it will enhance the creation of high-value market reports and analysis for the sector. The acquisition will also enable the new Nalba to offer a differentiating value proposition in optimizing commercial and operational strategies for the financial and payments sector . With a combined team of more than 45 professionals, Nalba is positioned as one of the leading consulting firms in Spain and with a growing presence in key international markets.
“ Deep Payments has proven to be a key player in the payments sector , with a highly specialized approach and strategic vision that has made a difference in both Europe and Latin America. Its ability to advise leading banks, gateways, and processors in complex markets has been fundamental to optimizing business models and anticipating industry trends. Its incorporation into Nalba not only strengthens our offering but also provides us with in-depth knowledge and a network of key relationships that will boost our growth and that of our clients,” concludes Luis Peiró, Managing Partner of Nalba.