Press release
With the acquisition of Oxalys, cisbox is strengthening its procurement software offering in France
Solingen, September 2026 – cisbox, a provider of software for the Office of the CFO and backed by Main Capital Partners (“Main”), has acquired a majority stake in the French software provider Oxalys. Oxalys offers source-to-pay SaaS solutions for medium-sized companies and public-sector organizations. The acquisition is a significant milestone in cisbox’s international growth strategy and strengthens the company’s capabilities across the entire source-to-pay value chain.
Expanded Capabilities Along the Procurement Value Chain
With Oxalys, the cisbox Group is expanding its expertise in the procurement value chain to include strategic sourcing, contract management, and supplier management. These areas complement cisbox’s existing offerings in accounts payable automation (AP Automation), payment processing, and operational procurement.
Oxalys is developing a comprehensive source-to-pay SaaS solution for medium-sized companies and public-sector organizations. The software supports the entire procurement process, from strategic sourcing (RFx) through contract management (Contract Lifecycle Management) and supplier management (Supplier Relationship Management) to procure-to-pay and spend management. It integrates seamlessly with leading ERP and financial systems.
Over several decades, Oxalys has established a strong position in the French procurement software market and today serves a diverse customer base across numerous industries in both the private and public sectors. Following the merger with Millum, the acquisition of Oxalys supports cisbox’s strategy to build a leading European group of companies specializing in Office-of-the-CFO software. At the same time, the complementary product portfolios and customer relationships broaden the group’s presence in the mid-market and public sectors.
A Stronger Presence in France and Further International Growth
Oxalys is cisbox’s third add-on acquisition since Main Capital Partners took a stake in the company. The cisbox Group is already active in the DACH region and the Nordic countries, where it serves a broad customer base with its source-to-pay and Office of the CFO solutions.
With Oxalys, the Group is expanding its product portfolio and strengthening its presence in additional industries and regions. At the same time, this creates new opportunities to offer a broader range of solutions to customers and to continue its international expansion.
Reactions to the Merger
“The merger with cisbox marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Oxalys. We are united by a shared strategic vision for procurement and source-to-contract software. By combining our respective areas of expertise, we can offer existing and future customers a broader range of solutions, particularly in the areas of invoice automation and payment processing. Together with cisbox and Main, we aim to continue the long-term, stable partnerships that our customers currently enjoy with Oxalys.”
“We are very pleased about the merger with Oxalys. The company has proven expertise in the areas of strategic sourcing, contract and supplier management, as well as a strong customer portfolio in the French market, encompassing both small and medium-sized enterprises and public and private sector clients. The acquisition is an important step in our international buy-and-build strategy. It expands the Group’s presence in France and strengthens our ability to offer our customers solutions across the entire source-to-pay value chain.”
“The acquisition of Oxalys is an important strategic step in cisbox’s international ‘buy-and-build’ strategy. Oxalys strengthens the Group’s presence in the French market across several strategically important industries and complements the existing portfolio with comprehensive procurement software.”
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