An investor group led by Marc Joppeck, which also owns global trading brand INFINOX, has announced the acquisition of CySEC licensed CFDs broker Skilling.com, subject to final regulatory approval. The parties said that the move marks a significant step in the group’s long-term vision to build a diversified financial services portfolio, strengthen its presence in one of the world’s most competitive trading regions, and enhance client access to innovative trading solutions.
The acquisition follows several months of due diligence and negotiations. Financial details of the transaction remain confidential.
About Skilling
Skilling was founded in 2016 and was controlled (until now) by former Betsafe CEO André Lavold. The Skilling brand is operated under a Cyprus CySEC CIF license for EU clients, as well as offshore via Skilling Seychelles Ltd. The company has been managed mainly from Cyprus, led by CEO George Kyriakoudes.
Skilling is a technology-driven brokerage with a strong reputation for intuitive platforms, innovative trading tools, and localised services. These strengths complement the group’s portfolio of companies, and help to create a broader, multi-brand proposition that is designed to deliver long-term value and choice for retail clients across global markets.
Marc Joppeck (pictured above), board member of INFINOX, commented:
“This acquisition reflects our ambition to grow as a diversified and global financial services leader. Skilling’s technology and client-first approach are an ideal fit for our strategy, creating opportunities to scale innovation, deliver enhanced value, and build resilience in an increasingly competitive sector. The firm’s presence in the Nordic region is a hugely attractive addition for the Group and ultimately, bringing Skilling into the group strengthens our ability to serve clients worldwide with transparency, trust, and next-generation solutions.”
For Skilling clients, the deal provides immediate benefits, including access to deeper liquidity through the group’s global relationships, a wider range of trading instruments, and enhanced security backed by international regulatory frameworks. Clients will also benefit from the combination of Skilling’s innovative technology and INFINOX’s global infrastructure and multilingual support.
George Kyriakoudes, Chief Executive Officer, Skilling, said:
“Joining the portfolio of companies is an exciting step for Skilling and our clients. We are proud of the technology, services, and community we have built, and this deal will allow us to scale these strengths to new heights. Our clients will benefit from the group’s global presence, advanced infrastructure, and long-term vision, while we continue to deliver the user-friendly and innovative experience they expect from Skilling.”
Skilling brand
Operationally, Skilling will retain its brand identity while leveraging the group’s advanced technology stack, compliance expertise, and international licenses. This approach preserves Skilling’s unique strengths while creating new efficiencies, accelerating product development, and expanding mobile trading and payment solutions.
The acquisition also signals the investor group’s broader ambition to build a modern, multi-brand financial services portfolio. Further announcements on the group’s strategy and structure are expected in the coming months, underscoring its long-term commitment to shaping the future of global trading.
