Evertec Acquires Dimensa

Why It Matters

The deal deepens Evertec’s product suite and market presence in Brazil, positioning it to capture growing demand for integrated fintech infrastructure across Latin America.

Key Takeaways

• Evertec pays $181M for Dimensa.
• Acquisition marks Evertec’s fourth Brazil deal.
• Dimensa serves over 15,000 Brazilian clients.
• Deal adds risk and insurance software to Evertec.
• Transaction pending CADE regulatory approval.

Pulse Analysis

Evertec, the Puerto Rico‑based payments and financial‑technology platform, has spent the past few years building a pan‑Latin American network through organic growth and targeted acquisitions. Brazil, the region’s largest economy, has become a focal point, with Evertec already completing three deals there before announcing the Dimensa transaction. By integrating payment processing, card issuing and merchant services with a broader suite of back‑office applications, Evertec seeks to offer a one‑stop solution for banks and fintechs that are under pressure to modernize legacy systems. The $181 million purchase underscores the company’s willingness to invest heavily in strategic markets.

Dimensa emerged in 2021 as a joint venture between software giant TOTVS and Brazil’s stock‑exchange operator B3, quickly amassing a client base of over 15,000 financial institutions. Its core offerings include account‑management platforms, transaction‑monitoring tools, and investment‑fund administration modules, all built on a cloud‑native architecture. For Evertec, Dimensa brings a proven risk‑assessment engine and insurance‑software capabilities that complement its existing payments stack. The integration promises faster onboarding for new clients, streamlined compliance workflows, and the ability to cross‑sell services across both companies’ customer portfolios.

The acquisition arrives at a time when Brazilian regulators, led by CADE, are scrutinizing fintech consolidation for competitive fairness. Assuming approval, Evertec will not only broaden its revenue streams but also gain a foothold in the lucrative risk‑management segment, a market projected to grow double‑digit percentages through 2028. Competitors such as PagSeguro and Stone will likely feel pressure to enhance their own product ecosystems or pursue similar deals. For investors, the transaction signals Evertec’s confidence in Latin America’s digital‑finance trajectory and could translate into stronger earnings visibility in the coming years.

Evertec acquires Dimensa

By Araceli Domínguez · February 5, 2026

Puerto Rican fintech Evertec acquired Brazilian fintech Dimensa for $181 M. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals, including CADE. This is Evertec’s fourth acquisition in Brazil.

Dimensa offers financial institutions software to run day‑to‑day operations such as managing accounts and transactions, and administering investment funds. Evertec provides payment processing and financial‑technology infrastructure for banks, merchants, and financial institutions.

The deal expands Evertec’s product suite to include risk and insurance software, while allowing Dimensa to expand in Latin America.

“This acquisition strengthens our long‑term growth strategy in Brazil,” said Evertec’s Brazil Group Head Claudio Prado.

Dimensa spun out in 2021 from TOTVS in a joint venture with B3. Dimensa serves over 15 K clients in Brazil.

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About the author

Araceli Domínguez is a marketer and has been a volunteer and organizer of Hackathons, Startup Weekends, and H/F Community. She’s currently PR Manager at Magma Partners, where she helps startups develop communication strategies in the United States and Latin America.