Knowmad Mood, recognized for its leadership in digital transformation solutions, has announced the acquisition of Grupo Antea, a company specializing in cybersecurity with a presence in Spain and Mexico. This strategic move allows Knowmad Mood to significantly strengthen its service offerings in an increasingly crucial area for companies worldwide.
The acquisition is part of Knowmad Mood’s inorganic expansion strategy, which began in 2022 with the purchase of New Verve Consulting in the United Kingdom, followed in 2023 by the integration of Incipy and, more recently, in 2024, by the addition of Interwor and the German ASERVO Software. This series of acquisitions has allowed the consulting firm not only to expand in Europe but also to enter new key markets such as Mexico.
José Manuel Rufino Fernández, President and CEO of Knowmad Mood, highlighted the importance of this agreement in consolidating the company’s leadership in cybersecurity: “The arrival of Grupo Antea to our group will allow us to offer more robust and tailored cybersecurity solutions, both in Spain and Mexico. This strengthens our mission to lead the technological market, ensuring that our clients have the best protection in increasingly complex digital environments.”
Strengthening cybersecurity and international expansion
With this acquisition, Knowmad Mood not only expands its service portfolio in cybersecurity, but also strengthens its presence in the Mexican market, one of the fastest-growing in the region. This expansion positions the company for even greater growth in North America, with an eye toward future opportunities in the United States.
Since its founding in 1997, Grupo Antea has demonstrated solid growth, closing the year 2023 with consolidated revenues of 11.4 million euros and an EBITDA of 756,000 euros, with 4.2 million euros coming from the Mexican market. The company has worked with major companies to enhance the security of their IT infrastructures and has strategic alliances with industry leaders such as F5, Palo Alto Networks, and SonicWALL.
Juan Larragueta, Managing Director of Grupo Antea in Spain, expressed satisfaction with the agreement: “This is an important step for us. We know that in Knowmad Mood we have found a partner who shares our values and ambitions, and who will help us grow and face the challenges presented by the cybersecurity market.”
On the other hand, Juan Pedro González, Managing Director of Grupo Antea in Mexico, emphasized the positive impact that this collaboration will have on their operations: “We are very pleased with this acquisition, which not only validates the efforts of our team but also allows us to expand our cybersecurity solutions and innovations to a wider audience.”
A commitment to cybersecurity and excellence
The incorporation of Grupo Antea into Knowmad Mood reinforces the company’s commitment to cybersecurity at a time when cybercrime is constantly growing. With a combination of experience, resources, and advanced technology, Knowmad Mood seeks to offer comprehensive solutions that help companies mitigate security risks in their digital operations.
This acquisition comes at a time when cybersecurity has become a priority for both the public and private sectors, especially in the face of the increasing sophistication of cyber attacks. Knowmad Mood and Grupo Antea are aligned in their vision to offer cutting-edge solutions to tackle these challenges.
With this new alliance, Knowmad Mood consolidates its leadership in cybersecurity, expanding its capacity to offer innovative and effective solutions that meet the needs of companies worldwide. The future of digital security in Spain, Mexico, and beyond promises to be stronger thanks to this strategic collaboration.