We advised Dutch Bakery, a portfolio company of Standard Investment, on the acquisition of PB Bake-off. The company, incorporated in 1991, is one of the leading producers of Viennoiserie (luxury sweet pastry), croissants and cheese stems in the Netherlands and will be integrated into Dutch Bakery. The acquisition fits perfectly with Dutch Bakery’s strategy, among other things because Dutch Bakery will have access to significant additional production capacity. For example, PB Bake-off has a state-of-the-art croissant line with a capacity of 140 million croissants per year and the company has a very large freezer facility. This will further facilitate the rapid growth of Dutch Bakery. The transaction also offers good opportunities for widening the Dutch Bakery assortment and increasing the sales market for PB Bake-off.

We advised the parties involved with the investment by SET Ventures and henQ in Energyworx. Energyworx develops a SaaS-based platform for energy data management and energy intelligence solutions that help utility companies navigate and monetize the energy transition.

We advised Dutch Bakery, a portfolio company of Standard Investment, on the acquisition of Tjendrawasih. The Alkmaar-based Tjendrawasih is active in the production of oriental snacks and stocked convenience bread snacks, including bapao, pita, gua bao and open-top bread snacks. The acquisition of Tjendrawasih fits into the strategy of Dutch Bakery, which in recent years through acquisitions and organic growth has become the market leader in home bake-off bread in the Netherlands. With bakeries in Waalwijk, Tilburg and Eindhoven, Dutch Bakery produces nearly a billion rolls, including kaiser rolls, croissants, baguettes and sausage rolls. Dutch Bakery, which employs 400 people, sells its products in the Netherlands and abroad to large supermarket organizations.

We advised BOM Capital with its investment in Holland Venture, an investment fund focusing on promising Dutch companies operating in the Healthcare and Technology sectors.

We advised Prime Ventures on its investment, together with Rocket Internet, in DealerDirect, the online marketplace for second-hand vehicles in Europe. DealerDirect, which operates under the brands www.ikwilvanmijnautoaf.nl in the Netherlands and Belgium and www.ichwillmeinautoloswerden.de in Germany, will use the proceeds for further geographic expansion in Europe.

We advised Civolution, the leading provider of technology and solutions for identifying, managing and monetizing content, on the sale of NexGuard Labs to Kudelski, who acquired 100% of all outstanding shares in the capital of NexGuard Labs BV. NexGuard Labs is a leader in digital content watermarking solutions. This transaction is the third and final successful exit of a Civolution business unit.

Previously, we advised Civolution on the sale of its Teletrax business to 4C Insights Inc., a data science software company that is powering the future of advertising. Teletrax provides the world’s most advanced and accurate solution for real-time television analytics and cross-screen synchronized marketing campaigns. 4C is backed by Jump Capital based in Chicago (USA). ^*

We also advised Civolution on the sale of its audio watermarking unit to Kantar Media (WPP), a world leader in audience measurement. Civolution’s audio watermarking technology is recognized as world leading and is deployed in hundreds of TV channels worldwide for the purpose of audience measurement and second screen synchronization. ^*

^*  Marcel van de Vorst led the latter two transactions whilst at previous law firm.

We advised Gilde Healthcare Partners in the Series B financing of NightBalance. The round was led by INKEF Capital and Gilde. NightBalance developed and introduced the Sleep Position Trainer to prevent positional obstructive sleep apnea. The Series B financing allows NightBalance to intensify and expand commercial efforts in Europe and prepare for the company’s entry into the US market.

We advised the selling shareholders of Addcomp in the sale of their shares to German chemical company Altana AG. Addcomp develops and manufactures unique polymer additive solutions, enhancing the functional performance of thermoplastic materials, such as anti-fogging, flame retardancy and UV stabilization.

We advised Standard Investment in the acquisition, together with management, of Micro Machining Group (MMG) from Aalberts Industries. MMG is a manufacturer of high-precision components to a wide range of customers and industries, including the defense, aerospace, medical and semiconductor industry. MMG is able to carry out milling and grinding operations with tolerances of a few thousandths of a millimeter. The specialization of MMG is in making small products with a size of a few millimeters to about 75 centimeters. Products are made from high quality metal, including titanium and specialty steel alloys.

We advised the founders and shareholders of Factory CRO in the investment by Kester Capital in Factory CRO. Factory CRO has grown to become a leading CRO in the medical device sector. Headquartered in Bilthoven, the Netherlands, Factory CRO conducts trials for its international customer base across the globe. Kester Capital became a significant shareholder in Factory CRO and will support the business’ growth, both organically and by acquisition, as it looks to build on its unique expertise and impressive track record.