Linedata was founded

Linedata was founded in January 1998 as the result of a merger of three firms: GSI Division des Banques, Line Data and BDB Participation. In 1998, Linedata had 76 employees and achieved revenues of €11m. The new corporate entity benefits at the outset from the best management, technology and operational expertise drawn from its three component companies.

Acquisition of Bimaco Finance

Acquisition of Bimaco Finance in Luxembourg, was followed by the acquisition of the Paris-based Pen Lan and Ingénétudes (Ekip). This first wave of acquisitions established Linedata as the European leader of leasing & credit solutions.

Linedata listed on Euronext

Linedata achieved a major milestone when it was admitted to the Nouveau Marché on the Paris Stock exchange.

Acquisition of Longview Group

Acquisition of Longview Group based in Boston and in London. This established Linedata as a global leader in front-office solutions for asset management.

Integration of the assets of IAS II

Integration of the assets of IAS II from the British company FMS. This helped Linedata to reinforce its back-office solutions for the fund management industry

Integration of Icon and Preview & acquisition of ESDS

• Integration of Icon and Preview, the European portfolio solutions of Thomson Financial.

• Acquisition of Europe Software & Data System (ESDS) in France.

This acquisition of these key assets gave Linedata a leading position in the Investment management market in the UK and enables it to considerably strengthen its market share in Retirement Savings and Pensions in France. .

Acquisition of Global Investment Systems & Beauchamp Financial Technology

• Acquisition of Global Investment Systems (GIS) based in the US.

• Acquisition of Beauchamp Financial Technology based in London, New York, Hong Kong, and in Riga in Latvia.

These acquisitions helped Linedata to develop an exhaustive front-to-back offering and gave it a powerful offering designed specifically for the hedge fund markets in the UK, North America and Asia.

New visual identity

Creation of a modernized logotype for a more dynamic brand image.

Acquisition of Fimasys

Acquisition of Fimasys in France. This enabled Linedata to reinforce its presence in the credit finance market.

Launch of RISE & Acquisition of CapitalStream

• Linedata launches its growth plan RISE which aims to improve client satisfaction, modernize Linedata’s solutions and relaunch organic growth.

• Acquisition of CapitalStream from HCL Technologies based in the US and Canada. This acquisition allowed Linedata to offer its clients a global front-to-back solution to the credit and finance markets in North America and Europe.

Acquisition of Linedata by its top managers

Amanaat, a company controlled by M. Jiva, and the management team acquire the majority of voting rights so that Linedata can remain a reliable and sustainable company.

Linedata launches Linedata 2018 and acquisition of Derivation

• “Linedata 2018″, the next phase of Linedata development, is an ambitious strategy based on product innovation.

• Acquisition of Derivation, based in the UK. This acquisition enhanced Linedata’s comprehensive, global platform across its clients’ entire investment process with support for all asset types and structures.

Acquisition of Gravitas & QRMO

• Acquisition of Gravitas, a leading provider of middle office and technology services based mainly in New York (USA) and Mumbai (India). • Acquisition of QRMO (Quality Risk Management & Operations), a leading Hong Kong based specialist provider of outsourced middle-office, shadow accounting, and risk monitoring services to the asset management and securities industries.

Linedata's 20th anniversary

Linedata celebrates its 20th birthday.

Acquisition of Loansquare

Acquisition of Loansquare, a start-up based in Paris(France) that developed a portal to digitalize relationships between borrowers and lenders. By acquiring Loansquare, Linedata enhances the end-to-end capabilities of its platforms and services for lenders. Linedata now has over 1300 employees in 20 office across the globe.

Launch of "Vision 2024" & “Linedata AMP”

• Linedata launches its strategic plan for 2024: strengthening our attention to our clients, accelerating our innovation program, and developing new offerings.

• Linedata unveils its latest innovation, Asset Management Platform – Linedata AMP, a dynamic suite of tools for asset managers with an always-on approach to software, data and services by leveraging cloud technology.

New Offices in Mexico and in Charlotte

• Building on strong relationships and successful projects with major credit institutions, the Mexico City office will enable increased proximity and delivery capabilities in the LATAM region

• Linedata expands the North America presence in Charlotte, NC to enable client proximity and local presence, attract local talent and further sharpen the value proposition to all clients.

Acquisition of Audaxys

With the acquisition of Audaxys, Linedata accelerates the development of its Lending & Leasing activities in Southern Europe and reaffirms its ambition to meet the new challenges facing lending and leasing organizations.

Acquisition of DreamQuark

The acquisition of DreamQuark strengthens Linedata’s position as a leading AI solutions provider for financial institutions. The acquisition marks a pivotal moment for Linedata in enhancing its technological offerings and services through AI.

Acquisition of Nroad

Linedata invests in Future of Finance by acquiring AI specialist Nroad. The acquisition brings together complementary AI technologies and deep financial software & data expertise to accelerate innovation.