Fenergo Valuation, Funding & Investors

Fenergo is valued at $800M as of February 2020.

Last Fenergo valuation

$800M

Undisclosed stage · Feb 2020

Last Fenergo funding round

$600M

Undisclosed stage · Apr 2021

Cumulative funding Fenergo raised

$760M

across 4 funding rounds

Key investors in Fenergo

Fenergo Overview

About Fenergo

Fenergo is a Dublin-headquartered SaaS provider of client lifecycle management software tailored for corporate, investment, and private banks worldwide. The platform integrates front- and middle-office operations, covering compliance requirements like KYC, CDD, AML, MiFID II, FATCA, and Dodd-Frank, alongside legal entity data management, product onboarding, collateral management, client servicing, and credit mitigants. Major financial institutions rely on Fenergo to accelerate onboarding processes, reduce setup times, and ensure consistent client experiences. In 2022, Chartis Research awarded Fenergo wins in three RiskTech100 categories and elevated it to 29th place among global risk and compliance technology leaders.


Founded

2009

HQ

IrelandDublin

Status

Privately held

Customer focus

B2B

Revenue model

Subscription

Valuation

$800M (Feb 2020)

Fenergo Valuation

Fenergo is currently valued at $800M, based on its undisclosed-stage round in February 2020.

The $80M round was led by ABN AMRO Ventures and Xchanging Solutions.

Fenergo valuation by funding round

Fenergo valuation by funding round
DateStageValuation
Feb 2020Undisclosed stage$800M

Fenergo Funding History

Fenergo has raised a total of $760M across 4 funding rounds.

Fenergo's first fundraising round was a $5M Series A in October 2013. The most recent completed round was a $600M undisclosed-stage round in April 2021.

Fenergo funding rounds

Fenergo funding rounds
DateStageInvestorsRaisedValuationDeal Summary
Apr 2021Undisclosed stageAstorg (lead); Bridgepoint Group (lead); TLG Capital$600M-Fenergo is a Dublin-based provider of Know-Your-Customer (KYC) and Client Lifecycle Management (CLM) SaaS software solutions for financial institutions, addressing compliance needs like AML, tax, and OTC derivatives regulations across 100 jurisdictions. The company, founded in 2009 and employing over 850 people with offices globally, was acquired in a deal signed May 18, 2021, and completed July 28, 2021, by private equity firms Astorg and Bridgepoint alongside management, buying out previous investors Insight Partners (55% stake) and DXC (10% stake). Industry sources estimated the transaction, involving a $600 million majority stake sale, valued Fenergo at $1.165 billion, achieving unicorn status, though official press releases did not disclose financial terms. For the financial year ending March 2021, Fenergo reported revenue of $107 million USD, up 17% from the prior year, with CEO Marc Murphy forecasting about €95 million for that period and targeting $250 million by 2023 through organic growth, SaaS expansion, product development, and potential acquisitions. The deal provides capital to accelerate market penetration, geographic expansion, and innovation in its on-premise and SaaS platforms, leveraging regulatory expertise from over 30 specialists. Previously, Fenergo raised $80 million in 2020 at an $800 million valuation with backers including ABN Amro, and had considered an IPO valuing it at $1.5 billion. Astorg and Bridgepoint, managing over €26 billion in assets focused on growth sectors like financial services and technology, aim to support Fenergo's next growth phase amid rising demand for digital compliance solutions in regulated financial services.
Feb 2020Undisclosed stageABN AMRO Ventures (lead); Xchanging Solutions (lead)$80M$800MFenergo, a Dublin-based provider of digital transformation solutions for client lifecycle management (CLM), KYC, and AML compliance aimed at financial institutions, closed an $80 million funding round on February 12, 2020, from ABN AMRO Ventures and DXC Technology. ABN AMRO Ventures took approximately 1% stake, while DXC Technology, which invested around $72 million the prior summer for about 9%, participated as an existing investor; together they secured a 10% stake, implying an $800 million valuation, though some estimates reached $1 billion. The round brings Fenergo's total funding to $155 million, marking one of the largest RegTech financings at the time. The capital is earmarked for enhancing Fenergo's platform, which has seen €40 million invested over the prior two years, pursuing strategic acquisitions in RegTech capabilities, and supporting M&A led by Joe Dunphy, head of strategy. ABN AMRO, both a client and investor alongside BNP Paribas, aims to bolster its KYC and CLM efforts through this strategic move by its €100 million corporate venture fund. DXC Technology, an IT services giant, aligns the investment with its financial services portfolio including Fixnetix and Luxsoft. Fenergo reported 21% revenue growth in 2019 amid market expansion and global team hires, serving tier-one banks with award-winning onboarding tools for regulatory compliance and seamless customer experiences. The investment underscores demand for Fenergo's outcome-based digital solutions, positioning it to accelerate client digital transformation and fight financial crime.
Jul 2015Undisclosed stageInsight Partners (lead); Aquiline Capital Partners$75M-Fenergo, a Dublin-based provider of Client Lifecycle Management (CLM) software solutions, secured a $75 million growth equity investment on July 14, 2015, from Insight Venture Partners, which acquired a majority stake, and Aquiline Capital Partners, which took a minority stake. The funding came from founders, management, and prior institutional investors, with CEO Marc Murphy and senior management reinvesting and continuing to lead the company. Proceeds were earmarked for international expansion, partner ecosystem development including Fenergo University, and R&D to establish its CLM and regulatory onboarding solutions as industry standards for investment banks, capital markets firms, and private banks. The deal positioned Fenergo for global scaling amid rising demand for regulatory compliance tools like KYC and AML management. Insight, a New York-based firm focused on growth-stage software, led the transaction, marking a key milestone as Fenergo debuted on the Chartis RiskTech100 list in 2015. Subsequent developments included Aquiline's exit in 2018 with a nearly fivefold return. Insight exited via a 2022 sale to Astorg and Bridgepoint, valuing Fenergo at around $1.17 billion after selling a $600 million stake; earlier, a 2020 round raised $80 million at $800 million post-money from ABN AMRO Ventures and DXC Technology. Fenergo grew to serve 32 of the 50 largest global banks, employing about 1,000 across 14 offices.
Oct 2013Series AUlster Bank Diageo Venture Fund (lead); Investec$5M-Fenergo secured €4 million in equity investment on October 8, 2013, led by The Ulster Bank Diageo Venture Fund managed by Investec Ventures, with co-investment from existing shareholders. The Dublin-based company specializes in client onboarding, enterprise compliance, and data management software solutions for financial institutions, particularly investment banks. The funding supports international expansion into North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, along with accelerated development of its enterprise platform.

Who has invested in Fenergo?

9 investors have backed Fenergo across its funding rounds, including Insight Partners, Bridgepoint Group, Astorg, Aquiline Capital Partners, Investec and ABN AMRO Ventures.

Lead investors include Astorg, Bridgepoint Group, ABN AMRO Ventures, Xchanging Solutions, Insight Partners and 1 other investor.


Fenergo Investors

Investors in Fenergo by funding rounds participated
InvestorHQRoundsRoleFirst check
Ulster Bank Diageo Venture FundIrelandDublin1LeadOct 2013
ABN AMRO VenturesNetherlandsNetherlands1LeadFeb 2020
Bridgepoint GroupUnited KingdomLondon1LeadApr 2021
TLG CapitalUnited KingdomLondon1ParticipantApr 2021
InvestecSouth AfricaCape Town1ParticipantOct 2013
Aquiline Capital PartnersUnited StatesUnited States1ParticipantJul 2015
Xchanging SolutionsIndiaBrisbane1LeadFeb 2020

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Acquisitions by Fenergo

Fenergo has acquired 1 company to date.

Last acquisition by Fenergo was on April 25th 2022. Fenergo acquired Sentinels for undisclosed valuation.


Latest Acquisitions by Fenergo

Sentinels
Description
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HQ CountryNetherlands
HQ City
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Deal Date25 Apr 2022
Valuationundisclosed
EV/Revenue
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Fenergo Competitors

Fenergo competitors include listed companies like Mitek Systems and Fujian Apex Software, and private ones like Unit21, Sardine, TrustDecision and Anrok.

Public and private companies comparable to Fenergo
CompanyHQStatusRevenueEBITDAValuationRevenue Multiple
Unit21United StatesSan Francisco, CAPrivate--$700M-
SardineUnited StatesMiami, FLPrivate--$660M-
TrustDecisionChinaShenzhenPrivate--$1B-
AnrokUnited StatesSan Francisco, CAPrivate--$525M-
Mitek SystemsUnited StatesUnited StatesPublicly listed$180M$37M$781M3.7x
Fujian Apex SoftwareChinaChinaPublicly listed$87M$28M$816M7.8x

Fenergo Public Comps

Fenergo is still privately-owned, but its public comps include Fujian Apex Software, Mitek Systems, IRESS, Sinodata, Global Infotech, PEXA Group, Sunyard Technology, Shanghai Amarsoft, Intellect Design Arena Ltd and Alfa Financial Software.

Last FYEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
RevenueEBITDALast FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
Fujian Apex Software$87M$28M7.6x7.8x23.6x24.0x
Mitek Systems$180M$37M4.1x3.7x19.9x11.2x
IRESS$396M$103M2.1x2.3x8.2x8.3x
Sinodata$128M($8M)5.6x-(84.9x)-
Global Infotech$154M$7M4.8x-106.4x-
PEXA Group$285M$100M3.4x3.4x9.8x9.3x
Sunyard Technology$307M$10M2.2x-69.2x-
Shanghai Amarsoft$153M$8M4.6x-90.4x-

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Common questions about Fenergo

When was Fenergo founded?Fenergo was founded in 2009.
Where is Fenergo headquartered?Fenergo is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
Is Fenergo publicly listed?No, Fenergo is a private, VC-backed company.
What is Fenergo's valuation?Fenergo was last valued at $800M in its undisclosed-stage round in February 2020.
How much funding has Fenergo raised?Fenergo has raised $760M across 4 funding rounds.
What was Fenergo's last funding round?Fenergo's last funding round was a $600M undisclosed-stage round in April 2021, led by Astorg and Bridgepoint Group.
Who are Fenergo's investors?Fenergo's investors include Ulster Bank Diageo Venture Fund, ABN AMRO Ventures, Bridgepoint Group, TLG Capital, Investec, Aquiline Capital Partners, Xchanging Solutions, Insight Partners and Astorg.
Which companies are comparable to Fenergo?Companies comparable to Fenergo include Unit21, Sardine, TrustDecision, Anrok, Mitek Systems and Fujian Apex Software.
How many companies has Fenergo acquired?Fenergo has acquired 1 company, including Sentinels.

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