MILWAUKEE and New York, May 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement Bridgeport PartnersA specialist private equity firm focused on financial technology has formed a joint venture covering Fiserv’s ATM Managed Services, Cash & Logistics and MoneyPass businesses. The transaction remains subject to required regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
The proposed joint venture brings together Fiserv’s deep industry expertise, long-standing customer relationships and trusted technology foundation with Bridgeport Partners’ operational focus and experience in investing in businesses at a transformational point in their lifecycle. In line with Fiserv’s One Fiserv strategy, this agreement reflects the company’s continued focus on proactively shaping its portfolio around partners, platforms and operating models that best position each business to grow, innovate and deliver strong results for customers. With a dedicated operating partner, businesses can expect to benefit from disciplined investment and a focused operating model.
Upon closing, Bridgeport Partners is expected to assume operational control of the businesses and oversee day-to-day management. A formal governance structure will be established, with both parties united on long-term value creation, customer outcomes and sustainable growth.
“Fiserv has built strong, sustainable businesses serving financial institutions, merchants and consumers across the ATM and cash ecosystem,” said Mike Lyons, CEO of Fiserv. “This agreement reflects our One Fiserv vision, delivering positive customer experiences, aligning each business with the operating model and investments best suited to drive growth and customer outcomes. Bridgeport Partners brings the experience and focus we believe is essential for the next phase.”
Bridgeport Partners has a track record of partnering with management teams to scale financial technology and payments-adjacent platforms. The Bridgeport team brings over four decades of experience in banking and payments technology and services, with an investment strategy focused on operational excellence, product innovation and long-term growth in established financial infrastructure markets.
“These businesses play a critical role in the financial services ecosystem, and with the joint venture, we see a significant opportunity to meaningfully accelerate growth,” said Frank Martire, Jr., Executive Chairman of Bridgeport Partners. “Fiserv is the right partner for us, and together we can bring the dedicated focus and investment needed to realize their full potential. We look forward to helping these businesses become even more valuable to financial institutions that continue to provide the reliability, performance and service that their customers rely on every day.”
The businesses will continue to operate as part of Fiserv until the transaction closes. Additional details regarding the transaction will be shared when appropriate.
About Bridgeport Partners
Bridgeport Partners is a specialist private equity firm that partners with founders and management teams of established financial technology companies. The firm’s principals have over four decades of collective experience in leadership, expansion and investment in banking and payments technology and services. Through deep sector relationships, operational expertise and access to talent and strategic resources, Bridgeport helps management teams accelerate growth and create differentiated, long-term value.
More information about Bridgeport Partners can be found here www.bgptpartners.com.
About Fiserv
Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ:FISV), a Fortune 500 company, runs on more than money. As a global leader in payments and financial technology, the company helps clients achieve best-in-class outcomes through a commitment to innovation and excellence in areas including account processing and digital banking solutions; card issuer processing and network services; Payment; e-commerce; Merchant acquisition and processing; and Clover®, the world’s smartest point-of-sale system and business management platform. Fiserv is a member of the S&P 500® Index and one of TIME Magazine’s Most Influential Companies™. visitfiserv.comAndFollow on social mediaFor more information and latest company news.
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| Media Relations: Melissa Moritz Vice President, External Communications Fiserv Melissa.moritz@fiserv.com |
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