Bain Capital to Acquire Namirial
Investment focusing on expanding Namirial’s international reach, enhancing product offerings, and pursuing M&A to consolidate its leadership in the Digital Transaction Management software sector.
LONDON – March 26, 2025 – Bain Capital, a leading global private investment firm, today announced it signed a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling stake in Namirial, leading provider of digital transaction management software solutions, from Italian private equity firm Ambienta. Namirial – headquartered in Senigallia, Italy – is renowned and trusted by customers for its comprehensive suite of digital solutions that include e-signature workflows, onboarding and digital identity orchestration, digital trust technologies, and qualified electronic archiving for Enterprises, SMEs and Professionals. Financial terms were not disclosed.
The company has successfully expanded its product offerings and market presence through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions, with a strong core market presence in Italy and growing international reach across Europe. The new partnership aims to capitalize on the regulatory tailwinds and growing demand for secure and compliant digital transactions in an increasingly digital world.
Enrico Giacomelli, Founder of Namirial said: “Partnering with Ambienta has been a transformative journey and their support helped us accelerate our growth, explore new geographies, and strengthen our global presence — all while remaining anchored to our core values. But what truly made this journey exceptional has been the incredible Namirial team: an international group of passionate, committed, and talented people who make the impossible possible every day. We are very excited about what the future holds for us and believe that Bain Capital is the ideal partner to support us in our next stage of growth and to create the global industry champion. As we now open a new chapter, we do so with gratitude, energy, and great excitement, and as I always like to say: #TheBestIsYetToCome”
Namirial CEO Max Pellegrini added: “Ambienta has been an invaluable partner in driving our growth and innovation. Now we are thrilled to welcome Bain Capital as a strategic partner as we embark on the next phase of our journey. With Bain Capital's support and expertise, we are poised to elevate our business to new and exciting heights, driving innovation, and setting industry standards. Together, we are well-equipped to unlock our full business potential and shape the future of our industry."
Giovanni Camera, Partner at Bain Capital, commented: "This investment further builds on our successful technology and Italian franchises and represents an exciting opportunity to support Namirial's mission of delivering innovative and compliance-driven digital software solutions that transform how businesses operate. Namirial stands out with its impressive track record of sustained growth and relentless innovation in the digital transaction management space. We believe that our track record and expertise in scaling tech-driven enterprises is well suited to support Enrico, Max, and the management team to propel Namirial's growth and continue to elevate its market presence as global leader.”
Giancarlo Beraudo, Partner at Ambienta, commented: "Namirial’s transformative journey is a prime example of the power of growth driven by environmental sustainability trends. It demonstrates how pairing our focus on companies that are driven by sustainability with a rigorous value creation strategy, we deliver results for businesses, investors, and the environment. We are proud to have been a part of Namirial’s incredible growth to becoming an international leader in the digital transaction management space and are sure that Enrico, Max, and the team will continue to deliver amazing results in their next stage of growth"
The transaction is expected to close in Q2 2025, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
Bain Capital has been advised by J.P. Morgan, Nomura, Klecha & Co, LABS Corporate Finance, Bain & Company, KPMG, EY Parthenon, Legance Avvocati Associati, Paul Weiss, Pirola Pennuto Zei & Associati, and Ropes & Gray.
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About Bain Capital:
Founded in 1984, Bain Capital is one of the world’s leading private investment firms. We are committed to creating lasting impact for our investors, teams, businesses, and the communities in which we live. As a private partnership, we lead with conviction and a culture of collaboration, advantages that enable us to innovate investment approaches, unlock opportunities, and create exceptional outcomes. Our global platform invests across five focus areas: Private Equity, Growth & Venture, Capital Solutions, Credit & Capital Markets, and Real Assets. In these focus areas, we bring deep sector expertise and wide-ranging capabilities. We have 24 offices on four continents, more than 1,850 employees, and approximately $185 billion in assets under management. To learn more, visit www.baincapital.com. Follow @BainCapital on LinkedIn and X (Twitter).
About Namirial:
Namirial supports customers in their digital transformation journey by providing software solutions for trusted digital transaction management. Namirial digital trust products encompass solutions for customer onboarding, agreement automation, e-signature workflow orchestration, digital identification, certified communications, long-term qualified archiving, and electronic invoicing. Founded in 2000 in Italy, Namirial is operating today in over 85 countries, employing approximately 1000 people. Together with its international network of over 1,000 strategic partners, Namirial serves thousands of customers worldwide, processing several million transactions every day. Namirial is accredited as a qualified trust service provider under EU Regulation 910/2014 eIDAS and is actively engaging in the evolution of the EU Digital Identity Framework and new trust services as defined in EU Regulation 2024/1183. To learn more, visit www.namirial.com and follow Namirial on LinkedIn.
