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Shiftbase partners with Fortino Capital

Shiftbase, a leading European workforce management software provider for shift-based businesses, entered into a strategic partnership with Fortino Capital. Fortino joins as majority investor to support the next phase of Shiftbase’s growth: further developing its platform and strengthening its position across Europe. The Shiftbase platform brings together employee scheduling, time tracking, and absence management in one integrated solution, purpose-built for sectors like hospitality, retail, and services, where flexibility and accurate planning are critical to daily operations. Olym advised the selling shareholders of Shiftbase on this transaction.

Willem Beek5 May 2026

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MEOS acquired by Smizer

MEOS, a specialized IT service provider since 1996 that implements and manages IT solutions for medium-sized companies and non-profit organizations throughout the Netherlands, has been acquired by Smizer, a platform of regional IT partners backed by investment firm Riverdam. Olym advised the selling shareholders of MEOS in this transaction.

Willem Beek4 May 2026

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Opus 2 buys Uncover

Opus 2, a global leader in legal technology for commercial disputes, has bought Dutch startup Uncover, an AI-driven case management company. The move is part of their growth strategy to expand the business and provide more AI capabilities. We advised the selling shareholders of Uncover on this transaction.

Sebastiaan Witkam9 October 2025

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Gridspertise acquires Energyworx

Gridspertise, a technology company jointly controlled by Enel and CVC Capital Partners enabling grid modernization through intelligent solutions has acquired Energyworx, a pioneer in cloud-based Energy Data Management solutions, headquartered in the Netherlands, from its shareholders, EDP Ventures, SET Ventures and OWV Beheer B.V. We advised EDP Ventures, SET Ventures and OWV Beheer on this transaction.

Sebastiaan Witkam23 September 2025

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Insocial acquired by Spotler

Spotler Group, a European marketing technology company backed by CNBB Equity Partners, has acquired Insocial, a Dutch platform that helps businesses collect and act on customer feedback. With this addition, Spotler gives marketers a new way to understand how customers experience their brand and use those insights to improve journeys and grow loyalty. Olym advised the selling shareholders of Insocial on this transaction.

Marcel Van de Vorst28 July 2025

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AIMMS acquired by GRO

AIMMS, a global leader in enterprise optimization and decision intelligence software, has been acquired by GRO, a software-focused private equity firm with a strong track record of scaling high-potential B2B software companies. This marks a new chapter in AIMMS’s journey centered on accelerating growth, strengthening innovation, and extending global impact. For more than 35 years, AIMMS has helped some of the world’s leading organizations make smarter decisions through powerful optimization technology and deep industry expertise. From strategic modeling and scenario planning to supply chain design, AIMMS empowers customers to make confident, data-driven decisions in increasingly complex environments. Olym advised the selling shareholders of AIMMS on this transaction.

Marcel Van de Vorst26 June 2025

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Arrive acquires majority stake in Be-Mobile

Arrive, a global leader in digital parking and mobility solutions, has acquired Proximus Group’s majority stake in Be-Mobile. Be-Mobile is a Benelux market leader in driver companion apps, mobility payments, and traffic data services. The company is best known for its platforms 4411, with over 1 million active users generating 4 million monthly parking sessions, and Flitsmeister, which serves a driver community of approximately 3 million active users. Olym acted as Dutch counsel to Proximus Group on this transaction.

Willem Beek19 June 2025

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Optics11 raises EUR 17 million

Optics11, a Dutch scale-up building advanced fiber optic sensing solutions, has raised EUR 17 million. The company combines fibre optic sensors and advanced threat detection software, enabling faster detection and localisation of threats. The investment enables rapid expansion of Optics11’s technologies, significantly improving fault detection and infrastructure security. The funding round was led by SET Ventures and FORWARD.one, with participation from JOIN Capital and Value Creation Capital. Olym advised SET Ventures and JOIN Capital in this transaction.

Sebastiaan Witkam27 May 2025

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Build in Amsterdam acquired by Front Row

Build in Amsterdam, an award-winning Shopify design and development agency that builds digital flagship stores for premium and luxury brands in the fashion and lifestyle space, has been acquired by Front Row. Front Row gives Build in Amsterdam access to deep expertise in marketplace acceleration, digital marketing, CRM, business intelligence, large scale content creation and much more, adding powerful new capabilities to Build in Amsterdam’s current offering. The combination supports brands throughout the entire e-commerce journey, from planning and design to development and continuous improvement across sales channels. Olym advised the selling shareholders of Build in Amsterdam on this transaction.

Marcel Van de Vorst26 May 2025

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Alumio acquired by Lexar Partners

Alumio, an intelligent data integration and automation platform that streamlines real-time data movement across enterprise systems, has been acquired by Lexar Partners. The platform enables businesses to connect applications, manage data flows, and automate processes efficiently, ensuring scalability and operational continuity. Olym advised the selling shareholder of Alumio on this transaction.

Marcel Van de Vorst3 March 2025