Albia IMAP advises M3 Informática on its sale to Banyan Software

Albia IMAP, a leading firm in the Spanish market specializing in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), financing, and corporate development advisory services for middle-market companies, acted as the exclusive advisor to the shareholders of M3 Informática in its sale to Banyan Software, an international group focused on the acquisition and development of vertical market software companies.

The cross-border transaction marks Banyan Software’s first acquisition in Spain. The deal also highlights the growing interest from international strategic investors in software companies with leading positions in specialized niches and strong customer bases.

With this transaction, M3 Informática enters a new phase of development supported by Banyan Software’s international expertise and financial strength. Founded in 1990, M3 has spent more than three decades supporting public administrations across Spain in the digitalization and optimization of their workforce management processes through its SAINT platform. Thanks to deep sector specialization and continuous technological evolution, the company has established itself as a trusted partner for regional, provincial, and local public institutions, particularly in the healthcare sector.

Joining Banyan Software will allow M3 to further enhance its innovation and product development capabilities, benefiting from the best practices of an international group specialized in vertical software businesses. At the same time, the transaction ensures continuity of the company’s project, preserving its close relationships with clients and the expertise accumulated by its team over more than 35 years.

Fran Hidalgo-Barquero, Partner at Albia IMAP and lead on the transaction, commented:

“M3 brings together the key attributes most valued by software investors in a market shaped by the ongoing transformation driven by artificial intelligence. It provides a mission-critical solution for its clients, with a highly specialized value proposition tailored to a complex and demanding segment such as public administration.” He added: “We are especially proud of the business built by its founders, Mario, Eduardo, and Manolo, as well as the outstanding team supporting them. M3 has strong foundations and tremendous growth potential, and it has been a privilege for ALBIA to support the company at such a pivotal stage in its journey.”

*Mario Fernández, Eduardo Méndez, and Manuel Pascual, founders of M3 Informática, stated:

“Finding the right home for this business meant finding a partner who understood what we built and why it matters. Banyan’s commitment to permanence, to employees, and to the customers who depend on this software every day gave us the confidence that M3 is in the right hands.”

*Claire Rollins, Portfolio Leader at Banyan Software, noted:

“M3 has spent 35 years earning the trust of some of the most compliance-driven institutions in Spain. That depth of regulatory knowledge and institutional relationship is not easily replicated. We are committed to investing in the leadership, platform, and capabilities that allow M3 to grow within its existing customer base and expand into the adjacent markets where it is already well-positioned.”

In 2025, Albia IMAP strengthened its market position by closing 14 transactions. Over its 20-year history, the firm has advised on more than 200 transactions in Spain, mobilizing an aggregate volume close to €2.3 billion.

*https://banyansoftware.com/2026/06/09/m3/

Albia IMAP

Albia IMAP is a leading firm in the Spanish market specializing in M&A, financing, and corporate development advisory services for middle-market companies.

With offices in Madrid, Barcelona, and Bilbao, Albia IMAP provides nationwide coverage and is part of IMAP, one of the world’s leading international M&A advisory organizations, ranked among the global Top 10, with a presence in more than 50 countries, over 70 offices, and nearly 500 professionals.

The firm has more than 20 years of experience and a track record of over 200 transactions in Spain, representing an aggregate deal volume of approximately €2.3 billion. It also maintains a strong internat