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Plain Concepts acquires Ardanis with aims to expand across Ireland, the UK, and Europe

/ 9th September 2025 /
Cormac Cahill

Plain Concepts has completed its second acquisition with the integration of Ardanis, an Ireland and UK-based firm renowned for its expertise in AI, bespoke software development, and digital solutions.

This move marks a significant step in Plain Concepts’ strategy to accelerate innovation and reinforce artificial intelligence as a key driver of business growth.

It also expands the company’s capabilities in regulated services, particularly in fintech and insurtech, enhancing its vertical expertise in these fast-evolving sectors.

With an ambitious plan to double in size year-on-year, Plain Concepts continues to pursue growth through strategic acquisitions.

Bringing Ardanis into the fold strengthens its ability to deliver cutting-edge, high-value digital solutions worldwide, while aligning with a partner that shares its values and technological DNA.

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Quique Martínez, CEO of Plain Concepts, said: “The acquisition of Ardanis represents a key strategic step for Plain Concepts.

“We share their technological vision and their commitment to bespoke digital solutions. Beyond this, there is a strong cultural alignment between our companies – a shared passion for customer success, rigour in delivery, and caring for people as the foundation of our business.

“This cultural fit is, ultimately, the true engine behind this integration.”

The acquisition adds more than 50 skilled professionals to Plain Concepts’ workforce and enhances its footprint in Ireland, the UK, Portugal, and other European markets.

New offices and teams in Dublin, London, and Porto complement the company’s established presence in Spain, consolidating its multinational profile and strengthening delivery across Southern Europe.

Ivan Goor, CEO at Ardanis, commented: “I am thrilled that Ardanis has joined forces with Plain Concepts.

“This represents a significant milestone for Ardanis and for our growth ambitions... by uniting with Plain Concepts we are building a technology leader positioned to deliver superlative AI and digital solutions across Europe and beyond.”

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This move marks a significant step in Plain Concepts’ strategy to accelerate innovation and reinforce artificial intelligence as a key driver of business growth. (Pic: Getty Images)

From a technical perspective, the integration broadens Plain Concepts’ expertise in programming languages such as .Net, Angular, React, TypeScript, Python, and Node JS.

This positions the company to handle increasingly complex international projects and marks a key milestone in its journey to becoming a fully European organisation.

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