knowmad mood lands in the Mexican market and strengthens its leadership in cybersecurity with the acquisition of Grupo Antea

• With this acquisition, knowmad mood takes a significant step towards complementing its services in the field of cybersecurity.
• Additionally, it advances in its national and international inorganic expansion strategy, which began in 2022 with the acquisition of New Verve Consulting and Incipy in 2023, and continued in 2024 with the purchase of consulting firms Interwor and Germany’s ASERVO Software.

knowmad mood, a leading technology consulting firm in digital transformation solutions, announces the acquisition of Grupo Antea, a company specialized in cybersecurity, significantly strengthening its position in this market both in Spain and Mexico.

The integration of Grupo Antea into the knowmad mood group is a key step in consolidating its digital transformation and cybersecurity service offerings, enabling it to provide more robust and tailored cybersecurity solutions for companies operating in increasingly complex and demanding digital environments.

In the words of José Manuel Rufino Fernández, President and CEO of knowmad mood, “In recent years, we have continued to achieve key milestones that have further consolidated our position in the Spanish technology market. With the acquisition of Grupo Antea, we are taking a decisive step towards cybersecurity leadership. This addition to the knowmad mood group not only significantly expands our capabilities in cybersecurity technologies but also positions us to offer even more robust and effective solutions to our clients. We are confident that the incorporation of Grupo Antea, to whom we extend a warm welcome to the group, will be a resounding success, generating significant value for our customers.”

Furthermore, the company is not only expanding its presence in the cybersecurity field but is also advancing its international expansion strategy by entering the Mexican market, where it expects to continue growing in the coming years and from where it aims to boost its growth in the United States. This acquisition is part of knowmad mood’s inorganic expansion strategy, which has gained momentum in recent years with key acquisitions in Europe, such as the British firm New Verve Consulting in 2022, Incipy in 2023, and more recently in 2024, Interwor and the German consulting firm ASERVO Software.

Since its founding in 1997, Grupo Antea has demonstrated sustained growth, closing 2023 with consolidated revenues of 11.4 million euros and an EBITDA of 756,000 euros, 4.2 million of which came from the Mexican market. With offices in Spain and Mexico, the company has been working with large enterprises to enhance the performance and security of their IT infrastructures, and it holds strategic partnerships with industry leaders such as F5, Palo Alto Networks, and SonicWALL, further strengthening its ability to meet market demands.

“It has been almost 28 years since we embarked on our business journey with Grupo Antea, and today we have successfully consolidated ourselves as a benchmark in Cybersecurity and Systems Integration, offering a formula based on deep specialization and close collaboration with the client. Now, we are entering a new phase focused on greater client outreach and solutions to respond to market needs. In knowmad mood, we have found a partner that not only allows us to tackle these challenges but with whom we also share values and a commitment to excellence. This will help us grow in the market and as professionals by optimizing our infrastructures, work methods, and activity volume without losing the essence of what Grupo Antea has been until now: a successful, consolidated model,” states Juan Larragueta, General Director of Grupo Antea Spain.

“This acquisition marks an important milestone in the trajectory of our company. We are incredibly pleased with this partnership, which not only validates the hard work and dedication of our team but also provides a platform to expand our cybersecurity innovations and reach a wider audience. At Grupo Antea, we have been committed to delivering high-quality cybersecurity solutions, and we believe that by joining forces with knowmad mood, we can leverage their expertise and resources to more effectively address the cybersecurity challenges that companies face today. We would like to thank our clients, partners, and employees for their continued support and trust. We are excited about what the future holds and are committed to continuing to provide the same exceptional level of service that has always characterized us,” declares Juan Pedro González, General Director of Grupo Antea Mexico.