About the transaction
BlueBull, the financial advisory firm specialised in advising technology-driven and high-growth businesses in M&A transactions, acted as the exclusive financial advisor to the shareholders of DDM Technology on its sale to Archiva Group, a portfolio company of Progressio SGR, leading Italian mid-market private equity.
Archiva Group, a leading provider of digital transformation solutions specialised in document intelligence, e-invoicing, and process automation, has acquired DDM Technology with the aim of integrating DDM’s innovative SAP-native document management technologies into its comprehensive digital services suite, strengthening its capabilities in enterprise automation and process optimisation.
Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Padua, DDM is a leading provider of SAP-native solutions for digital document and workflow automation. The Company operates in the enterprise software space, offering a suite of certified Add-Ons that streamline document-driven processes within SAP ERP and S/4HANA environments. DDM’s platform enables users to manage, automate, and archive business documents natively within SAP, enhancing compliance and operational efficiency. The solution offers embedded digital workflows for invoice automation, procurement, digital archiving, e-invoicing, and e-signature integration.
BlueBull exclusively advised DDM Technology and its shareholders throughout the transaction, supporting the Company in executing a strategic deal designed to accelerate its growth trajectory. The combination of DDM and Archiva Group will create a leading force in the enterprise document automation vertical, uniting deep SAP-native capabilities with end-to-end digital transformation expertise to unlock greater value for corporate clients in Italy and across Europe.
Founded in 2016 and based in Padua, DDM Solutions delivers SAP-certified software that simplifies and automates document workflows within SAP systems. Its Add-Ons help companies digitise core processes like procurement and invoicing, enhancing compliance and reducing operational complexity.
DDM Solutions serves over 140 enterprise clients across Italy and Europe, with a strong track record of successful deployments in sectors such as manufacturing, pharma, and chemicals
The Company is backed by a team of more than 30 professionals dedicated to delivering scalable, secure, and user-centric SAP-integrated solutions
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Core document management solutions
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Villafranca di Verona, Archiva is a leading Italian provider of digital solutions specialising in document management, e-invoicing, and business process automation. Through its proprietary platforms, including Requiro and Archiva BPM, the Company supports over 580 enterprise clients across a wide range of industries
Archiva combines deep regulatory expertise with a cloud-first approach, enabling organizations to optimize data flows, ensure compliance, and accelerate digital transformation
Since 2024, Archiva has been a portfolio company of Progressio SGR, a private equity firm specialised in supporting the growth of Italian mid-market companies operating in the technology, industrial, and services sectors
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European locations
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Enterprise clients
"BlueBull played a pivotal role in structuring and executing the transaction, providing clear guidance and strong support throughout the process"
Andrea Papalia
Co-Founder & CSO
Alberto Sartor
Co-Founder & COO
Christian Severin
Co-Founder & CTO
BlueBull is a leading investment bank with a presence in Southern Europe, specialising in advising technology and high-growth companies with disruptive and innovative business models.
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