M&A Deal Summary

Waterland Private Equity Acquires Xebia

On November 4, 2020, private equity firm Waterland Private Equity acquired information technology company Xebia

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Waterland Private Equity’s 10th transaction in the Information Technology sector.
  • This is Waterland Private Equity’s 32nd transaction in the Netherlands.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2020-11-04
Target Xebia
Sector Information Technology
Buyer(s) Waterland Private Equity
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Xebia

Hilversum, Netherlands
Xebia is a digital company known for helping businesses worldwide digitally transform themselves by offering high-quality cloud, data, AI, Agile, DevOps, and software consultancy. Xebia has successfully launched several brands and continues to expand in line with its 'buy and build' strategy: partnering with thought leaders to gain additional footing in the digital space together. Xebia was founded in 2001 and is based in Hilversum, Netherlands.

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Buyer

Waterland Private Equity

Bussum, Netherlands

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1999
PE ASSETS 14.0B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Waterland Private Equity Investments BV is a private equity firm focused on mid-sized company investments in Central Europe. Waterland looks for businesses with €10 to €200 million in revenue and generally seeks companies operating in fragmented markets or industries undergoing change as a result of: outsourcing, the aging population, and a growing population with increased purchasing power. The Firm typically partners with entrepreneurs and management teams to accelerate the growth of their businesses or complete buyouts and consolidation strategies. Waterland Private Equity Investments was formed in 1999 and is based in Bussum, the Netherlands.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 88 of 122
Sector: Information Technology M&A 10 of 12
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 36 of 46
Country: Netherlands M&A 32 of 39
Year: 2020 M&A 5 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-08-24 Modstrom

Copenhagen S, Denmark

Modstrom is an independent electricity supplier and a significant contributor to the green transition in Denmark. Modstrom provides electricity and advises on energy improvements, and the company furthermore performs energy-saving projects and sells energy-saving products to consumers and businesses. Modstrom was founded in 2008 and is based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-11-19 X Tag

Liverpool, United Kingdom

X Tag is an award-winning technology company that empowers housing providers to go beyond compliance with a group of safety-focused technology solutions. X Tag was founded in 2014 and is based in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

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