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AMSTERDAM, Netherlands – May 1st, 2025 – Amadeus, the global leader in travel technology solutions, has announced its acquisition of WCC’s HERMES solution and business, a cutting-edge real-time traveler data analysis software specializing in border security and passenger screening. The acquisition represents a significant strategic advancement in Amadeus’s mission to transform how travel works by connecting every stage of the journey from home to destination. Venero Capital Advisors acted as joint financial advisor to WCC Group and their private equity backer, Avedon Capital Partners.
The combined entity will be positioned as the premier provider of integrated border and identity management solutions worldwide, responding to the critical need for enhanced security and streamlined passenger processing as billions of people cross borders annually. The consolidation enables Amadeus to offer a truly end-to-end passenger flow solution, complementing its existing biometric technologies including e-Gates, self-service kiosks, and facial recognition systems. Rudy Daniello, Executive Vice President, AirOps at Amadeus, said: “This acquisition is the natural evolution of our longstanding partnership with WCC. Together, we can now offer airports and border authorities a comprehensive solution that transforms one of the most defining moments in the traveler journey. The integration of HERMES into our portfolio means shorter
