Mexico City – December 19, 2024 – 5X Capital, an investment platform focused on B2B SaaS companies, announced today the acquisition of a majority stake in Intelligential, a leading provider of SaaS solutions for the digitalization of financial entities in Mexico. This acquisition marks the beginning of a new phase of investment and innovation, enabling Intelligential to enhance its value proposition, accelerate its growth, and kickstart its regional expansion to establish itself as a key player in the digital transformation of the financial sector in Latin America.
As part of this transaction, Lucho Torres, founder and CEO of 5X Capital, will assume the role of Chairman of the Board, while Luis Fernando Sánchez will continue leading Intelligential as its co-founder and CEO.
“This acquisition will allow us to accelerate the development of new features, strengthen our commercial capabilities, and establish ourselves as the standard SaaS for financial entities in Mexico and Latin America,” said Luis Fernando Sánchez, CEO of Intelligential. “The capital and scaling expertise that 5X brings will provide the necessary momentum to take Intelligential to the next level, creating more value for our customers and the market.”
For his part, Lucho Torres, CEO of 5X Capital, commented: “We are excited to add Intelligential to our portfolio due to its strong alignment with our investment thesis. Intelligential offers mission-critical solutions, its customers are highly satisfied, and its recurring revenues allow it to grow profitably and sustainably.”
With a focus on innovation and growth, this acquisition reinforces Intelligential’s mission to provide technological solutions that facilitate and accelerate the digital transformation of the financial sector. “We have absolute confidence in our strategic, technological, and commercial capabilities to power Intelligential, and, together with Luis Fernando, to take it to be a leading company in the region,” stated Lucho Torres.
About Intelligential
Intelligential is a leading provider of SaaS solutions focused on the digitalization of financial entities in Mexico. Its technology accelerates the digital transformation of the financial sector by optimizing processes, increasing efficiency, reducing risks, and enhancing the customer experience. In the past year, Intelligential doubled its client base and proved to be a leading SaaS solution in credit origination and management.
About 5X Capital
5X Capital is an investment platform specializing in B2B SaaS companies. 5X acquires controlling positions in companies that offer mission-critical software and maintain a healthy balance of growth and profitability. 5X works with founders to build product, technological, and commercial capabilities using its strategic framework, the “5X Operating System.” 5X generates high compounded returns while maintaining high-quality assets over many years.
