Business acquisition

Capillary Technologies Acquires SessionM from Mastercard

Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Feb 24, 2026 · Last updated Feb 26, 2026

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Market Impact

The acquisition of Mastercard===SessionM by Capillary Technologies is viewed positively for Capillary Technologies, as evidenced by its stock price increase, indicating market approval of its inorganic growth strategy. For Mastercard, the sale of Mastercard===SessionM is a minor event, likely part of a strategic realignment.

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Event Summary

Capillary Technologies India, a loyalty management platform operator, announced the acquisition of Mastercard-owned Mastercard===SessionM for an all-cash deal of $20 million. This strategic move aims to strengthen Capillary Technologies' footprint in North American and Latin American loyalty markets and enhance its APAC portfolio. Mastercard===SessionM, founded in 2011, operates a cloud-based loyalty and customer engagement platform with a significant presence in the Americas. The deal, which includes SessionM===SessionM Czech Republic, is expected to be completed within 180 days. Capillary Technologies anticipates the combined entity to achieve over $115 million in annual recurring revenue and serve more than 150 customers globally. Following the announcement, Capillary Technologies' shares saw an increase, reflecting positive market sentiment towards the acquisition.

Key Actions

95 Capillary Technologies acquired Mastercard===SessionM Mastercard===SessionM

90 Mastercard sold Mastercard===SessionM Mastercard===SessionM

70 Capillary Technologies stock price increased

Entities Involved

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Capillary Technologies

Capillary Technologies acquired Mastercard===SessionM from Mastercard for $20 million, expanding its global footprint in loyalty markets, particularly in North America and Latin America. This acquisition is expected to increase Capillary Technologies' annual recurring revenue to over $115 million and its customer base to over 150.

Importance 90 Sentiment 20

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Mastercard===SessionM

Mastercard===SessionM, a cloud-based loyalty and customer engagement platform, was acquired by Capillary Technologies from Mastercard. This acquisition will integrate Mastercard===SessionM's operations and clientele into Capillary Technologies' platform, strengthening its market position.

Importance 85 Sentiment 10

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Mastercard

Mastercard sold its subsidiary Mastercard===SessionM to Capillary Technologies for $20 million. This divestiture allows Mastercard to streamline its operations and potentially focus on its core payment processing business.

Importance 70 Sentiment 10

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Capillary Technologies===Capillary Pte. Ltd.

Capillary Technologies===Capillary Pte. Ltd., a wholly owned overseas arm of Capillary Technologies, is the direct acquirer of Mastercard===SessionM. This entity facilitates Capillary Technologies' international expansion strategy.

Importance 60 Sentiment 15

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SessionM===SessionM Czech Republic

SessionM===SessionM Czech Republic is included in the acquisition deal by Capillary Technologies, expanding Capillary Technologies' European footprint.

Importance 40 Sentiment 10

Relationships

Capillary Technologies===Capillary Pte. Ltd. related ↔ Capillary Technologies

Mastercard===SessionM related ↔ Mastercard

SessionM===SessionM Czech Republic related ↔ Mastercard===SessionM

Capillary Technologies related ↔ Mastercard

Capillary Technologies related ↔ Mastercard===SessionM

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