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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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NOWOS closed a €6 million funding round

Led by Shift4Good, with participation from Fair Capital Impact Fund and Goeie Grutten Impact Fonds, this investment marks a huge leap forward in NOWOS’ mission: Making battery repair and reuse the standard, not the exception. We advised NOWOS in connection with this equity funding round.

Marcel Van de Vorst14 April 2025

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Villari raises EUR 4 million

Villari, a Delft-based company offering innovative crack-detection sensors, secured €4 million from their investors FORWARD.one and InnovationQuarter Capital, with participation from two individuals key to the company. The investment extends their earlier seed round, in response to strong customer demand in the Netherlands and abroad. We advised FORWARD.one and InnovationQuarter in this transaction.

Sebastiaan Witkam7 March 2025

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EUR 32.5 mio series A round Vivici

Vivici, a Dutch startup backed by multinational dsm-firmenich and dairy multinational Fonterra, has raised €32.5 million in a Series A funding round. The financing round was led by APG - on behalf of pension fund ABP - and Invest-NL. InnovationQuarter also participated in the investment round, in addition to existing shareholders dsm-firmenich and Fonterra. With this investment, Vivici can take the next step towards further scaling up and commercialization. Vivici was founded in 2023 with the mission to realize the commercial potential of precision fermentation. Precision fermentation – the method Vivici uses to make dairy protein – combines the process of traditional fermentation with modern biotechnology. This technology makes it possible to produce high-quality proteins without the use of animals. In this way, the company meets the protein needs of a growing world population in a sustainable way, without compromising on price, taste or nutritional value. Olym advised APG, Invest-NL and InnovationQuarter in this transaction.

Sebastiaan Witkam7 March 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

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Dutchyard invests in Uncover

Uncover Legal, a pioneer in AI applications for the legal sector, has attracted a significant investment from Dutchyard. This capital injection will support Uncover Legal's ambitious growth plans and underscores its confidence in the future of AI within the legal sector. Uncover Legal has positioned itself as the most progressive AI application for streamlining and improving legal analysis and advice. Dutchyard, founded in 2018 by Dutch entrepreneur Iwert Dijkema, is an innovative investment platform offering exclusive access to unique opportunities in Stocks, Real Estate, Crypto and Venture Capital. Olym advised Uncover Legal on this investment.

Sebastiaan Witkam12 August 2024

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Expertum acquires Partners in Technology

Dutch SAP service provider Partners in Technology has been acquired by Expertum Group, a leading player in the European SAP market. This strategic move strengthens Expertum’s position in both the Dutch and international markets in the field of technical SAP consultancy. At the same time, it allows Partners in Technology to offer their clients a wider range of functional SAP services. We advised Expertum Group on this transaction.

Sebastiaan Witkam15 July 2024