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Add-on·Software/Vertical SaaS·September 9, 2026

Keensight-Backed ACTICO Combines with Axe Finance

The UK credit-software provider extends ACTICO’s reach across the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific.

BuyerACTICO
TargetAxe Finance
SponsorKeensight Capital
TypeAdd-on
IndustrySoftware
Sub-sectorVertical SaaS

ACTICO, backed by Keensight Capital, has combined with Axe Finance, a UK-based provider of credit and risk-management software. Founded in 2004, Axe Finance serves more than 45 financial institutions in over 29 countries.

Its Axe Credit Portal covers loan origination, servicing and collections. The combination brings that platform together with ACTICO’s credit-risk and automated decision-making software.

Axe Finance founder and CEO Dhafer Berrachid will remain CEO and help integrate the combined offering for retail, small-business and corporate lending.