Diginex, a NASDAQ-listed provider of sustainability RegTech solutions, has completed the acquisition of Matter DK ApS, a Copenhagen-based ESG data firm.
The all-share transaction, valued at $13m, strengthens Diginex’s position as a leader in AI-driven ESG analytics and data transparency for financial institutions and corporations worldwide.
The acquisition enables Diginex to enhance its ESG benchmarking, reporting, and analytics offerings, providing clients with more comprehensive tools to manage sustainability data and meet evolving global regulatory requirements. The deal was first outlined in a Memorandum of Understanding on 23 May 2025, before being formalised through a definitive agreement on 18 August 2025, with an addendum signed on 29 August 2025.
Matter, known for its innovative ESG analytics platform and flexible API integrations, offers detailed sustainability datasets aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and major regulatory frameworks. Its technology powers platforms including Nasdaq eVestment, giving investors access to granular, traceable ESG insights across portfolios.
Under the terms of the acquisition, Diginex issued 1,241,496 ordinary shares to Matter, with 1,055,272 shares distributed at closing and the remainder due 12 months later. The shares are subject to an 18-month lock-up period. In addition, 238,752 Diginex shares have been reserved for Matter’s senior management, vesting over two years, and a further 62,074 shares were issued as an introductory fee related to the transaction.
The acquisition, from Matter’s majority owner Nasdaq, enables Diginex to combine Matter’s advanced data capabilities with its diginexESG platform, which supports over 19 global sustainability standards including GRI, SASB, and TCFD. Together, the companies will deliver an integrated ESG data and analytics suite designed to enhance transparency, streamline reporting, and drive sustainable investment decisions.
Diginex chairman Miles Pelham said, “We are delighted to officially welcome Matter to the Diginex family, marking a transformative milestone in our growth strategy. By merging Matter’s pioneering ESG data expertise with our RegTech innovations in blockchain, AI, and machine learning, we are creating a powerhouse for sustainable finance. This acquisition, from majority owner Nasdaq, not only broadens our market reach but also accelerates our ability to help clients achieve meaningful environmental and social impact.”
Matter CEO Niels Fibæk said, “The completion of this acquisition is a pivotal moment for Matter and our team. Joining Diginex unlocks new opportunities to scale our analytics and API solutions globally, providing even deeper insights for sustainable investing. Together, we’re poised to lead the industry in transparent, data-driven sustainability.”
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