Teylor acquires the factoring division of grenke AG and expands into six European countries

• Swiss fintech Teylor is acquiring grenke’s factoring division to accelerate the expansion of the Teylor Platform into six additional European countries and further solidify its position as the leading SME lending platform in Europe.
• By integrating grenke’s local factoring entities into its technology platform, Teylor will build a strong market presence on the ground, offer its existing customers a broader range of factoring products, and leverage synergies with its current lending operations.
• This acquisition continues Teylor’s strategic M&A roadmap aimed at driving growth through targeted acquisitions. It marks the second successful transaction within a year.

Zurich, 3 April 2025 – Swiss fintech Teylor is accelerating its growth trajectory: Following the acquisition of SME lending platform creditshelf in May 2024, the company today announces the acquisition of grenke AG’s entire factoring division. In the past year alone, Grenke’s seven country entities disbursed nearly one billion euros in factoring volume.

In the first phase, Teylor will acquire grenke’s factoring businesses in Germany, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Poland, and Hungary. In the medium term, Teylor also plans to acquire the Italian and Portuguese entities.

The transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals in Germany and Hungary, with closing expected later in 2025.

Teylor has been successfully offering factoring products in Germany in partnership with grenke AG since June 2023. In early 2024, grenke made a strategic decision to focus exclusively on its core leasing business and divest its factoring operations. This created a unique opportunity for Teylor to establish its own factoring arm and drive the international expansion of its platform by acquiring an established business.

Patrick Stäuble, Founder and CEO of Teylor AG, commented:

“This acquisition marks a significant strategic milestone for Teylor. By expanding into new markets and strengthening our factoring offering, we are reinforcing our position as the leading European platform for SME financing. It brings us one step closer to our goal of providing SMEs across Europe with fast, simple, and accessible funding solutions.”

Dr. Sebastian Hirsch, CEO of grenke AG, added:

“We are confident that Teylor is the right innovative and growth-oriented partner to take our factoring business forward. This move allows us to focus fully on our core leasing business. For our factoring teams, we’ve found a future-focused solution with strong prospects — a top priority for our entire management board.”

Following the acquisition, Teylor will gradually integrate each country unit into the Teylor Platform over the coming weeks and months. The company also plans to roll out its full SME financing suite in these markets. With this geographic expansion and an enlarged team, Teylor will serve more than 15 million SMEs — covering over half of the European SME market.

Over the course of 2025, Teylor will continue to expand its market leadership in digital SME finance through additional strategic acquisitions already in the pipeline.

By mid-2026, the Teylor Platform will be available to SMEs in all seven countries, with all local entities operating under the Teylor brand. The German office will continue to operate from Baden-Baden.

Due to its strong core business, Teylor did not require a capital increase to finance the acquisition. The company is being supported in the transaction and post-merger integration by White & Case and A&O Shearman. Rothschild & Co remains a key partner in executing strategic initiatives.

Legal Disclaimer: The English version of this press release is a translation of the original press release, which was issued in German language. In case of any discrepancy or inconsistency between the German version and its English translation, the German version of this press release shall prevail.

About Teylor

Teylor is Europe’s leading technology-driven platform for SME financing. Headquartered in Zurich, the company is transforming access to capital for small and medium-sized enterprises by offering fast, digital, and bank-independent financing solutions. Through the Teylor Platform, the company combines cutting-edge technology with private debt capital to make the lending process simpler, more efficient, and more accessible. Beyond lending, Teylor supports banks and financial institutions through its software division, Teylor Technologies. Its Software-as-a-Service solutions digitize and automate credit processes, reduce costs, and significantly accelerate time-to-payout. Founded in 2018 by Patrick Stäuble, Teylor has become a key innovation driver in the European credit market. More information at www.teylor.com.

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