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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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Acquisition of Blossom Books by Xander Uitgevers

We advised Xander Uitgevers, an affiliate of WPG Uitgevers, on its acquisition of Blossom Books, a Dutch publisher of Young Adult books and non-fiction and gift titles for millennial and Gen Z readers.

Sebastiaan Witkam17 June 2025

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Blubrake raises EUR 12 million

Blubrake has secured €12 million in funding to drive mass adoption of its Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS) for light electric vehicles. Targeting OEMs, Blubrake’s ABS integrates directly into e-bike frames and aims to improve braking performance and rider safety. The funding comes from a round co-led by micromobility investment fund Fundracer, venture capital fund Algebris Climatech and component supplier Tris-Star Group. Olym Advocaten advised Fundracer on this transaction.

Sebastiaan Witkam27 May 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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Big Ass Battery received strategic investment

Big Ass Battery, established in 2021, is a leading player in the smart battery storage industry, supporting customers in infrastructure & construction, industrials, and energy trading. The company enables energy savings, peak shaving, and energy monetization with its product portfolio including scalable mobile energy storage systems up to 800 kW. The partnership with informal investor Philippe van Esch will further accelerate Big Ass Battery’s growth plans, enabling the company to even further strengthen its position and expand its market research. We acted as legal counsel to Big Ass Battery.

Marcel Van de Vorst14 April 2025

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FundRacer invests in Bo Mobility

FundRacer, an investment fund for disruptive micro-mobility, has invested in Bo Mobility. Bo Mobility is a UK-based start-up selling scooters. Bo Mobility has redesigned the scooter from the ground up, creating not only a beautiful machine, but one with increased stability, more sustained power and a better overall riding experience. We advised FundRacer on this transaction.

Sebastiaan Witkam7 March 2025