Arcano has advised FI Group's shareholders on its sale to Epsa

28 April, 2025
Transaction Rationale

Establishing the European leader in innovation financing

Combination of expertise: With this transaction, a new international leader in the innovation financing sector emerges, with a projected global revenue for 2025 of more than €182 million in this specific area alone

Geographical synergies: together they create a company with a presence in over 20 countries

Arcano has acted as financial advisor to FI Group in its integration with the French company EPSA Group, a portfolio company of Towerbrook and Capza, consolidating its position as a leading M&A advisor in Iberia.

  • FI Group is a global consulting firm specializing in the management of financing incentives. With more than 25 years of experience, the company operates across Europe, North and South America, and Asia, with 34 offices and 1,400 international experts. FI Group supports over 15,000 clients in financing innovation, securing funding for their Research and Development activities through comprehensive management of grants and R&D-related tax benefits. 

  • This transaction results in an expanded business unit dedicated to global innovation financing coverage.

  • With the support of EPSA, FI Group will continue to expand its international presence to address the global challenges of large multinational corporations, while also providing local advisory services to companies of all sizes in an increasing number of countries. From now on, FI Group and EPSA clients will benefit from global coverage and a broader range of services focused on enhancing financial performance, all while maintaining the same excellence in management that distinguishes both companies across the markets where they operate.

Arcano continues to strengthen its leadership in M&A advisory services in the Iberian market, particularly in the professional services sector (Business Services). Since 2020, Arcano has advised on more than 150 transactions, positioning itself as a trusted partner for strategic transactions in Iberia. Arcano’s expertise and commitment were key to successfully advising FI Group on its integration with EPSA.

European leader in consulting specialized in the management of financing incentives, headquartered in Barcelona (Spain)
2000

Year of foundation

14

Geographies

1,400

Global experts

15,000

Clients

EPSA Group is a European specialist in performance improvement services, recognized for its technical know-how and the diversity of its business expertise
2001

Year of foundation

18

Geographies

3,500

Employees