Stax Advises Audax Private Equity on its Strategic Investment in Fortis, a Payments Tech Leader​

Stax Advises Audax Private Equity on its Strategic Investment in Fortis, a Payments Tech Leader​

March 17, 2025
March 17, 2025

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Stax congratulates Audax Private Equity on its recent strategic investment in Fortis, a leading payments technology for software providers, ERP customers, and scaling businesses. We are proud to have supported Audax with our investment advisory services in this successful transaction. ​


Fortis is a leading provider of embedded payment solutions, empowering software partners, developers, and businesses with secure, end-to-end payment capabilities. Its proprietary, integrated platform enhances software functionality, enabling a seamless, omnichannel payment experience while processing billions of dollars annually.​

By delivering comprehensive commerce enablement, Fortis helps businesses scale and streamline transactions, ensuring frictionless payments across industries. With a focus on innovation and integration, Fortis continues to shape the future of embedded payments, driving efficiency and growth for its partners.​


Contact the Stax team to learn more:

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Marissa Licursi

Marissa Licursi

Marissa Licursi

Marissa Licursi

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About Stax

Stax is a global management consulting firm serving corporate and private equity clients across a broad range of industries including software/technology, industrials, business and information services, healthcare and HCIT, consumer, and tradeshows and events. 

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