Vista Equity Partners ' acquisition of Canadian payments software company D+H , which it plans to merge with Misys bank in the UK , will herald a wave of consolidation in the fintech sector , according to Bobs Guide . Many smaller fintech companies have been bought by established financial services giants hoping to gain a technological edge it would be too expensive or troublesome to develop themselves . But the merger of mature fintech firms suggests these companies are looking to gain market share and achieve economies of scale . The now combined client list of D+H and Misys is a huge competitive advantage that will secure the future of the merged business by blocking out emerging companies from gaining comparable market share. Venture capital firms are also increasingly looking to put their money into mature fintech companies rather than start - ups .
Vista Equity Partners ' acquisition of Canadian payments software company D+H , which it plans to merge with Misys bank in the UK , will herald a wave of consolidation in the fintech sector , according to Bobs Guide . Many smaller fintech companies have been bought by established financial services giants hoping to gain a technological edge it would be too expensive or troublesome to develop themselves . But the merger of mature fintech firms suggests these companies are looking to gain market share and achieve economies of scale . Venture capital firms are also increasingly looking to put their money into mature fintech companies rather than start - ups .