Afinum has invested in DPS Engineering, marking the first platform investment of the newly launched Afinum X fund. The selling shareholders will remain operationally and financially committed to the company. The partnership reinforces Afinum’s strategy of backing founder-led businesses with a clear technology focus and a tangible growth agenda.
Founded more than 35 years ago, DPS Engineering has built a market-leading position as a trusted technology partner to financial institutions. The company offers deep domain expertise in the maintenance, modernization and further development of banking systems, complemented by a broad application management and software services portfolio. DPS Engineering’s strong reputation is rooted in its technological know-how, reliability and long-standing client relationships across banks and service providers.
Looking ahead, DPS Engineering is well positioned to capture substantial growth opportunities. These include supporting customers in navigating the increasingly complex regulatory landscape, leveraging emerging innovations around quicker transaction settlements, introduction of digital assets and integration of digital identity solutions, and further expanding its footprint in Germany and abroad in line with the EU’s harmonisation agenda. Additional growth avenues include the sustained need for application management services, strategic add-on acquisitions, and expansion into adjacent verticals such as public administration.
The selling shareholders of DPS Engineering sought a strong and experienced partner to support the company in accelerating its growth trajectory while preserving the entrepreneurial DNA, technical excellence and customer-centric culture that have shaped the company. They selected Afinum for its long-standing experience in partnering with founders of technology-driven companies, offering entrepreneurial succession and for its track record of supporting businesses through their next phase of development.
