Munich | February 03, 2026 – Gini, a provider of AI-based solutions for banks, insurance companies and e-commerce, today announced its sale to Banyan Software, an acquirer and long-term operator of successful software businesses.

Drake Star acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Gini and its shareholders on this transaction.

Founded in 2011, Gini has spent over a decade building one of the most trusted document-intelligence and payment platforms in the financial services industry. The technology, developed by Gini itself, enables users to simplify invoice payments, streamline reimbursements, and automate data entry from financial documents. Gini’s solutions are deeply integrated into the workflows of leading financial institutions across Germany, making it a critical infrastructure partner to its clients. Banyan specializes in investing in precisely these types of mission-critical software businesses.

As Gini enters a new chapter, leadership continues to prioritize stability, product excellence and innovation, and a continued commitment to customers and employees. Finding a partner who would honor Gini’s values while supporting its next phase of growth and navigating significant opportunities in a changing market was central to their decision to partner with Banyan. Through the acquisition, Gini gains access to new international markets, additional customer segments, and professional structures, which will significantly drive the company's continued expansion across banking and into private health insurance and e-commerce.

"We are proud of our continuous growth driven by our own strengths. This transaction is the next logical step in Gini’s development," said Alexander Jäger, CEO of Gini. "With Banyan, we have a strong partner who shares our vision and supports us in fully realizing our potential. We are now in a position to take our technology and service to the next level, which is essential to serve our customers in a rapidly evolving market. Huge thanks to the Drake Star team for the continued strong support which helped us find a long-term, stable, and reliable partner who will invest in the core business and develop it further in the long term."

Gini will continue to operate independently, with its leadership, brand, and roadmap intact. Banyan’s role is to provide long-term stability, operational support, and capital to fuel continued product development, market expansion and tailored customer services. Especially in the dynamic business environment in which Gini operates, innovation and excellent service are decisive competitive factors. The new opportunities will enable Gini to react even faster to market changes.

"Gini represents exactly the kind of focused software company we are proud to partner with. It has a deeply skilled and innovative team and a thoughtful, long-term approach to customer value and growth," commented Kay-Ingo Greve, Operating Partner at Banyan Software. "The team has built a deeply embedded product that delivers measurable impact for banks and insurers at scale. We are excited to partner with the Gini team to support their long-term growth ambitions and further strengthen their position as a trusted technology partner in the European payments and financial software ecosystem."

"We are very happy to see Gini and Banyan entering into such a strong partnership and look forward to the future collaboration. A special thank you to Drake Star for the outstanding cooperation and their role as advisor throughout the transaction", said Thomas Preuß, Managing Partner at DTCP and shareholder in Gini. 

Julian Ostertag, Managing Partner & Co-Founder and deal team lead at Drake Star, added: "With the sale of Gini to Banyan Software, Gini gains a long-term owner who strongly believes in the business model and is committed to its continued development. Gini’s customers benefit from a well-capitalized partner with a highly stable financial profile and a dedicated German team as their primary point of contact. Banyan brings deep experience from a broad range of software investments across payments, data, and compliance, enabling it to support Gini in the best possible way as it enters its next phase of growth. It was a pleasure to advise on this transaction and to see it reach such a successful outcome."

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About Gini

Gini simplifies payments. The company offers banks, insurance companies and e-commerce businesses innovative payment solutions for end users.

At the heart of the applications is proprietary artificial intelligence that extracts and processes information from unstructured documents in real time. The best-known application is photo transfer, which is used by the largest German banks such as Sparkassen, Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank, Volks- und Raiffeisenbanken and many others. Another solution is Gini Pay Connect, which connects private health insurance apps with the banking app to simplify submissions and payments.

The Munich-based company currently employs over 40 people and is considered one of Germany's leading companies with its award-winning New Work concept. Concrete corporate values such as excellence, responsibility and cordiality characterise everyday interaction at Gini.

For more information, visit: www.gini.net.

About Banyan Software, Inc.

Banyan Software provides a permanent home for successful enterprise software companies, their employees, and customers. Banyan acquires and grows exceptional software businesses worldwide, helping them thrive in niche markets over the long term. Founded in 2016, Banyan uses a buy-and-hold-for-life approach with a permanent capital base to honor and preserve founder legacies. As a purpose-driven company, Banyan is committed to making an enduring impact on its companies and communities. Banyan is one of North America's fastest-growing private businesses, with offices in the US, Canada, the UK, EU, and APAC.

For more information, visit: www.banyansoftware.com.

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