ready2order, one of the leading providers of cloud-based point-of-sale and payment solutions in the DACH region, joins Zucchetti Group

Livingstone acts as exclusive M&A advisor for ready2order
  • Jun 2023
  • Media & Technology
  • M&A: Sell-Side
  • Germany
  • PRIVATE COMPANY SALE

Livingstone has acted as exclusive M&A advisor for the founders and shareholders of ready2order, which include, among others, the financial investors Speedinvest, Reimann Investors, and Franz Hörhager, in the sale of 100 percent of the company’s shares to Zucchetti Group. The transaction is the result of a structured sales process conducted by Livingstone.

ready2order specializes in developing and distributing innovative point-of-sale and payment applications for small and medium-sized businesses in the hospitality, retail, and service sectors. It serves more than 10,000 companies in Germany and Austria. Founded in 2015, ready2order currently employs around 100 people at its headquarters in Vienna and throughout Europe.

With more than 8,000 employees, a global sales distribution network of more than 2,000 partners, and over 700,000 customers, Zucchetti Group is one of the most important Italian IT companies in Europe. Zucchetti offers a unique product portfolio that enables customers to secure a significant competitive advantage. The software and hardware solutions and the innovative services are tailored to the needs of companies in a wide range of industries and sizes.

“As a profitable company, we were looking for a sustainable, long-term partnership rather than a short-term investment or a traditional exit. With Zucchetti Group, we have found the ideal partner for us. During our discussions, we were particularly convinced by their values, experience, and vision. Together, we see great potential for the future development and growth of ready2order,” concludes Markus Bernhart, CEO & Co-Founder of ready2order.

“We are delighted to have ready2order, an established company and a strong brand in the Zucchetti Group. Their cloud-based POS and payment solutions are a perfect addition to our current portfolio. The team of experts and their well-versed know-how in the German-speaking region will enable us to penetrate new market segments in the long-term,” emphasizes Dirk Schwindling, Executive Vice President Zucchetti Worldwide Business Operations.

ready2order will remain an independent company managed by its co-founders Markus Bernhart and Christopher Fuchs, and the Austrian site is set to see sustainable growth in the future.


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