Exit·Technology/Cybersecurity·August 3, 2026
Visa to acquire BioCatch for $2.4 billion
Permira is exiting the behavioral-biometrics provider after acquiring a majority stake at a $1.3 billion valuation in 2024.
Takeaways
- Visa agreed to acquire BioCatch for $2.4 billion.
- Permira acquired a majority stake in BioCatch in 2024.
- BioCatch serves about 350 banks in 21 countries.
BuyerVisa
TargetBioCatch
SponsorPermira
SellerPermira
TypeExit
GeographyTel Aviv, Israel
IndustryTechnology
Sub-sectorCybersecurity
Visa agreed to acquire BioCatch from Permira funds and other shareholders for $2.4 billion.
The Tel Aviv-based company uses behavioral biometrics and device signals to help financial institutions identify fraud during digital banking sessions.
BioCatch serves about 350 banks in 21 countries and protects 1.8 billion devices and 760 million users.
Permira acquired a majority stake in the company in 2024 at a $1.3 billion valuation.
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