M&A Deal Summary

Topicus B.V. Acquires Five Degrees Solutions

On March 17, 2023, Topicus B.V. acquired information technology company Five Degrees Solutions from Karmijn Kapitaal and 5square

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Topicus B.V.’s 1st transaction in the Information Technology sector.
  • This is Topicus B.V.’s 1st transaction in the Netherlands.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2023-03-17
Target Five Degrees Solutions
Sector Information Technology
Buyer(s) Topicus B.V.
Sellers(s) Karmijn Kapitaal
5square
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Five Degrees Solutions

Amsterdam, Netherlands
website
Five Degrees Solutions is a digital banking platform to create banking as it should be. Five Degrees combine state-of-the-art technology and sound financial knowledge to create unique digital solutions for today’s banks and for people who like banking to be quick and easy. Five Degrees Solutions was founded in 2009 and is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Topicus B.V.

Deventer, Netherlands

website


Category Company
Founded 2001
Sector Internet Software and Services
DESCRIPTION

Topicus B.V. is a provider of smart vertical market software that connects organizations, professionals and end-users within and across the vertical markets of education, healthcare, municipalities, and financial services. Topicus was founded in 2001 and is based in Deventer, Netherlands.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Information Technology) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
Country (Netherlands) 1 of 1
Year (2023) 1 of 1

Seller(S) 2

DESCRIPTION

Karmijn Kapitaal is a small private investment firm focused on opportunities in the Netherlands. The Firm does not have any sector preferences and targets profitable companies valued between €5 and €50 million with at least €5 million in revenue. Prospective transaction situations include growth financings, acquisition financings, successions, and traditional buyouts. Karmijn Kapitaal is headquartered in Amsterdam.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 8 of 8
Sector (Information Technology) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 3
Country (Netherlands) 8 of 8
Year (2023) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-12-20 Wiefferink

Oldenzaal, Netherlands

Wiefferink designs, produces and installs covers and storage solutions for agricultural and biogas companies to reduce the odor and emissions of CO2 and methane. The company, which operates throughout Europe, has more than 65 years of experience selling in 34 countries and has production sites in Oldenzaal and Wykroty, Poland. Wiefferink was founded in 1956 and is based in Oldenzaal, Netherlands.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-04-17 Natural Cosmetics Holland

Beverwijk, Netherlands

Natural Cosmetics Holland is a producer of natural personal care products, including its own brand We Love The Planet. The company uses only nature-friendly ingredients, based on vegetable oils and waxes. Sustainability is the standard for the company, whether it is selecting the raw materials or the fully recyclable packaging materials used. Natural Cosmetics Holland was founded in 2018 and is based in Beverwijk, Netherlands.

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DESCRIPTION

5square is a private equity firm focused on acquiring profitable, medium-sized Dutch companies. The Firm typically invests €5 to €10 million per transaction and will consider both majority and minority positions. 5square was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Laren, the Netherlands.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 4
Sector (Information Technology) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 3
Country (Netherlands) 4 of 4
Year (2023) 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-02-09 Avion

Nieuw-Vennep, Netherlands

Avion is a developer and producer of “next generation” Flight Simulators (Airbus A320). By using the latest technologies, Avion realizes the ultimate training experience at the lowest total cost of ownership. Avion enables airlines to reduce costs, minimize pilot travel time and deliver a high-quality training experience. Avion was founded in 2015 and is based in Nieuw-Vennep, Netherlands.

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