Houlihan Lokey Advises Kairos

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to announce that Kairos DS (Kairos), a leading digital transformation services partner to corporate and multinational clients, has been acquired by Audensiel.

Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Madrid, Spain, Kairos is a technology consulting and digital transformation firm with an end-to-end service offering focused on core IT, agile software development, and business applications. With more than 800 professionals and operations in Spain, Mexico, and Peru, the company serves both IBEX 35 companies and multinational clients across strategic sectors, including banking, insurance, retail, and security. Kairos’ strong capabilities in software development, data, AI, cloud, DevOps, and agile methodologies, together with its proven ability to deliver complex transformation projects, have positioned it as a trusted technology partner to leading corporations.

Audensiel is a leading international player in digital transformation, business consulting, and technology services. Backed by Sagard and Capza, Audensiel employs more than 2,300 professionals across France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Spain, Mexico, and Canada and supports clients globally in areas such as digital factory, consulting, data and AI, cybersecurity, and cloud/DevOps.

Under its new partnership with Audensiel, Kairos plans to accelerate its expansion in Latin America and enter additional European markets by leveraging Audensiel’s international footprint. Kairos will continue to focus on sector diversification and the development of high-value service offerings, with an emphasis on technical excellence, innovation, and client proximity.

Houlihan Lokey served as the exclusive financial advisor to Kairos. This transaction reinforces Houlihan Lokey’s strong track record advising Spanish middle‑market technology companies and highlights the firm’s expertise in advising IT services companies across Europe.

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