Carlsquare advised Scanbot SDK, a mobile data capture software provider, on its acquisition by Apryse, a global leader in document processing technology, backed by Thoma Bravo and Silversmith. This transaction further accelerates consolidation in the intelligent document processing (IDP) sector and strengthens Apryse’s mobile-first capabilities.
Founded in Bonn, Germany, Scanbot SDK is a mobile-first technology provider specializing in high-performance software development kits (SDKs) for barcode scanning, document capture, and OCR. Known for its enterprise-grade reliability and ease of integration, Scanbot SDK serves global enterprise clients across various sectors, such as logistics, healthcare, transportation, and the public sector.
Apryse (formerly PDFTron) is a global leader in document processing solutions and is backed by Thoma Bravo and Silversmith. Its product suite – including the Apryse SDK, iText, Xodo, and Fluent – supports developers, enterprises, and SMBs worldwide in building high-performance document workflows. With offices across North America, Europe, and Asia, Apryse delivers end-to-end solutions across the entire document lifecycle.
Apryse’s acquisition of Scanbot SDK brings together two complementary platforms in the intelligent document processing space. The deal enables Apryse to integrate mobile scanning directly into its offering, expanding its presence in edge capture and enhancing customer workflows from the point of information entry.
“Scanbot SDK is an exceptional addition to the Apryse family. Their deep mobile expertise, proven technology, and impressive customer base make them a natural fit for our vision to offer the most complete document lifecycle platform on the market. Together, we’ll help more businesses digitize faster – from point of capture to document completion.” – Cassidy Smirnow, CEO, Apryse
“We’re thrilled to join forces with Apryse. Their world-class platform, team, and customer reach will allow us to scale our mission of transforming manual processes into seamless mobile workflows. This is a win for both our team and our customers.” – Christoph Wagner, CEO, Scanbot SDK
Carlsquare acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Scanbot SDK.
