Izertis advances its growth strategy with its first two acquisitions of 2026: ACKstorm and SADE
The technology consultancy Izertis has completed its first two acquisitions of 2026: Catalan technology firm ACKstorm and Madrid-based consultancy SADE. The former is a highly specialised cloud-native company, holding the highest levels of recognition from the market’s leading hyperscalers (Google and AWS), with a strong track record in complex cloud transformation projects. This transaction will reinforce Izertis’ profile as a leading partner in modernisation projects, managed services, and AI-ready infrastructure, in line with its objective of achieving greater international scale.
Meanwhile, the integration of SADE will strengthen its positioning in the industrial and energy sectors, as well as in areas linked to critical infrastructure and the energy transition, where demand for specialised technological solutions continues to grow. Both integrations form part of Izertis’ growth strategy, which combines organic and inorganic expansion, within the roadmap set out in its Business Plan 2030.
We are adding cutting-edge capabilities and strategic clients that strengthen our position and international growth
According to Pablo Martín, Chairman and CEO of Izertis, "these transactions not only add cutting-edge technological capabilities, placing us at the forefront of international positioning with hyperscalers, but also bring strategic clients, strengthening market confidence and fostering long-term relationships, with established portfolios across sectors such as industry, energy, insurance and financial services."
"ACKstorm and SADE will therefore help us scale up, providing Izertis with greater strength in the international markets where we aim to continue growing."
ACKstorm: a distinctive player in the global cloud ecosystem
ACKstorm is a technology company specialising in cloud-native infrastructure that has positioned itself among the top 15 firms worldwide with the highest level of recognition within the partnership programmes of the two leading hyperscalers, Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud.
Founded in Barcelona in 2002, the company holds the Premier Services Partner and Managed Service Provider (MSP) accreditations from AWS, as well as Premier Partner and Managed Service Provider status with Google Cloud, reinforcing its credentials as a qualified partner for transformation, modernisation and multi-cloud operations.
El mercado cloud demanda cada vez más socios capaces de combinar estrategia, ejecución, operación y especialización
ACKstorm serves multiple sectors, including banking, energy, retail, industry, healthcare, telecommunications and the public sector, with a value proposition built on cloud-native technologies, Kubernetes and open source, and focused on improving operational efficiency, security, scalability and infrastructure evolution.
Founded by Fernando Benito and Juan Carlos Moreno, the company closed 2025 with revenues of €16 million, operates in Barcelona and Madrid, and employs around 50 professionals.
For Fernando Benito, CEO of ACKstorm, “the cloud market increasingly demands partners capable of combining strategy, execution, operations and technical specialisation. ACKstorm has demonstrated this capability for years. With Izertis, we are taking a step that strengthens our ambition: to scale our model, expand our reach and deliver even greater value in complex digital transformation projects.”
SADE: strengthening position in industry and energy
Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Madrid, SADE Consultoría Técnica is a company specialising in the provision of professional IT services and the development of technological solutions aimed at the digital transformation of organisations, operating across sectors such as industry, insurance, banking, tourism, logistics and pharmaceuticals.
Led by its founders, Iván Gallardo and Sergio Álvarez, it has established itself as a technology partner within the Microsoft ecosystem thanks to a boutique approach based on client proximity, the technical excellence of its teams, and a strong commitment to innovation, to which it allocates more than 30% of its activity. In 2025, SADE reported revenues of €4.11 million, supported by a solid client base and long-standing relationships.
SADE provides in-depth functional knowledge of the processes underpinning the energy value chain
In the industrial sector, SADE has extensive expertise in the Oil & Gas, gas distribution and petrochemical markets, reflecting more than 15 years of collaboration with leading companies in the sector in the development of critical solutions for the operation of plants and energy networks worldwide.
This experience has enabled it to develop bespoke solutions for the management of oil and gas pipelines, integrated with industrial systems that facilitate infrastructure monitoring, logistics control and operational management in environments with high requirements for availability, security and continuity.
Iván Gallardo, CEO of SADE, notes that “the integration into Izertis represents the beginning of a new phase of growth and consolidation for SADE Consultoría. This strategic decision reflects our aim to strengthen our capabilities, expand our value proposition and address new challenges in an increasingly demanding and competitive environment. Joining Izertis will allow us to accelerate our development, access new opportunities and enhance our service lines.”
Business Plan 2030: Izertis' roadmap
Izertis’ Business Plan 2030 sets a target of reaching revenues of €500 million and normalised EBITDA of €65 million, supported by both organic and inorganic growth, international expansion, and the development of capabilities in cybersecurity, data and artificial intelligence, among others. The consultancy closed 2025 with revenues of €166.9 million and normalised EBITDA of €24.1 million.
Last January, Izertis completed an accelerated private placement amongst qualified institutional investors (both domestic and international), raising €54.1 million and attracting demand of nearly €74 million (a 2.3-fold oversubscription), with Alkemia Capital, Janus Henderson, Onchena and Grupo Anémona acting as anchor investors, demonstrating the confidence of the institutional market.