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Katalist supports pharmacy chains, food distribution and wholesalers with best-of-breed software solutions and implementation

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At a glance
Process
Sector: Services
Growth
Vertical: Digital transformation
Reference market: Software implementation
Investments
Investment type: Founder transition
Calendar
Acquisition: 2022
Location
Head office: Portugal
Team
FTEs: ~360
Katalist

Overview

  • Founded in 2011, Katalist Group is supporting pharmacy chains, food distribution and wholesalers in their digital transformation, and it includes three distinct companies: 
    • Katalist Retail Connect Platform is a software solution that has been developed to unify retail systems, automate workflows and provide actionable insights
    • Retail consult is a system integrator for Oracle solutions 
    • Wysupp is a system integrator for Relex solutions
  • Global presence with broad retail customer base and employees located in Portugal, Germany, US, Mexico, Brazil, Mexico and China

Positive impact to society

Digitalization of retailers enhancing operational efficiencies and cost effectiveness 


Investment rationale

  • Operates in a market with fundamental growth and need for further digitalization and software integration
  • Trend shifting from single vendor to best-of-breed and multi-vendor solutions 
  • Transformation into a leading global software integrator for pharmacy chains, food distribution and wholesalers 


A group of six smiling professionals (four men in suits, two women in business attire) are engaged in a conversation in front of a vibrant, orange-themed mural featuring a large lightbulb and robotic hands, suggesting innovation or technology. Gyrus Capital to acquire majority stake in Katalist Group