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The X1F Group has acquired the accantec group as part of their growth strategy.
The accantec group has been operating for over 20 years as a specialized consulting firm and IT service provider for business intelligence, data science, and enterprise software solutions, with a particular focus on SAP, Microsoft, Jedox, SAS, and IBM.
Headquartered in Hamburg and with offices in Frankfurt am Main, Cologne, Heidelberg, and Berlin, the accantec group employs over 70 BI experts who are active in demanding BI and data science projects. Their range of services includes architecture design, advanced analytics, and data warehousing, as well as the development of cloud platforms on AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure, alongside comprehensive managed services - especially for clients from regulated sectors such as banking and insurance, as well as pharmaceuticals and healthcare.
Through the acquisition, X1F strategically expands its service portfolio in a strategically relevant growth area.
The X1F Group combines specialized IT and consulting units under one roof to comprehensively support companies in digital transformation - from strategy to technical implementation, with a clear focus on quality, innovation, and sustainability.
As an exclusive M&A advisor, Sancovia initiated the transaction and provided comprehensive support to the X1F Group throughout the entire process.
Provance Education has partnered with Geopol and Corporepol, marking the beginning of its ambitious plan to create a leading company specialized in both online and in-person vocational training.
Geopol is an academy based in Alicante with a presence in Valencia, Madrid, and Murcia, specializing in the preparation of candidates for the National Police and Civil Guard entrance exams. Known for its innovative teaching methods and advanced online platform, Geopol has earned a strong reputation in the sector.
Corporepol is a Madrid-based academy specializing in the preparation of candidates for the National Police, Municipal Police, and Mobility Agent exams. It is widely recognized as one of the leading academies in the preparation of Madrid’s Municipal Police exams. The academy stands out for its comprehensive studying programs and high success rates among its students.
Provance Education aims to strengthen its market position through organic growth by expanding its course offerings and advancing digitalization. In parallel, it will pursue to integrate additional educational institutions, broaden its geographic reach, and reinforce its leadership in vocational training across Spain.
As the exclusive M&A advisor, Sancovia initiated both transactions and advised the buyer throughout the entire process.
Sancovia Corporate Finance has advised the partnership of the PKF WMS Group with the Swiss investor Ufenau Capital Partners as the exclusive M&A advisor.
The PKF WMS Group is a leading provider of tax advisory and auditing services, headquartered in Osnabrück with five additional locations in Germany. The company employs over 450 professionals and serves a diverse client base.
As part of the partnership with Ufenau Capital Partners, PKF WMS aims to further advance its successful strategic development and realize additional growth potential and efficiency enhancements through targeted acquisitions, digitalization, and expansion of its service portfolio. The goal is to build a leading corporate group in the German-speaking region in the auditing and consulting sector for demanding clients, with a special focus on mid-sized companies.
Ufenau Capital Partners is a renowned private equity firm based in Switzerland, specializing in investments in established service companies in the DACH region as well as Spain, Portugal, Poland, Benelux, and the UK. The partnership with PKF WMS is part of a series of successful platform investments.
Sancovia has advised the buyer throughout the entire transaction process as the exclusive M&A advisor.
Develappers GmbH, an established provider of custom software solutions and digitalization solutions based on Microsoft technologies, has been acquired by the collana IT group. With this step, the collana IT group continues its growth strategy and strengthens its service portfolio, particularly in the areas of custom development, cloud solutions, and modernization of business applications.
Based in Dresden, Develappers GmbH boasts over 20 years of experience in developing tailored applications. With a focus on Microsoft .NET, Azure, Power Platform, and Business Intelligence, the company supports its clients in the digitalization and automation of business processes.
The merger with the collana IT group expands the offerings for existing and new customers with additional competencies and synergies within the group. At the same time, Develappers employees benefit from a strong network and enhanced development opportunities.
In the transaction, collana IT was exclusively advised by Sancovia Corporate Finance.
Sancovia Corporate Finance has successfully advised Ufenau Capital Partners on the sale of Fair Damage Control Holding GmbH ("Fair Damage Group"), a leading provider of claims management and repair services in Germany, to the CED Group ("CED").
The Fair Damage Group offers its clients a comprehensive range of services related to claims and building management under the brands faircheck Schadenservice (building damage regulation), RepairConcepts (repair management for damages to buildings and interiors), and E.Via Schadenmanagement (claims regulation and repair of electronic devices). The range of services is supported by state-of-the-art digital solutions developed by the in-house technology department. The Fair Damage Group is headquartered in Mönchengladbach and employs approximately 140 people. For nationwide claims regulation, the group collaborates with a network of over 700 experts and partners to ensure swift and competent execution.
CED is a leading pan-European provider of insurance services. The group operates in the fields of buildings, mobility, and vitality and has a strong, cross-border claims organization. With the acquisition of Fair Damage, CED adds Germany as a fifth core market to its existing European presence in the Netherlands, France, Belgium, and Spain.
Sancovia supported the seller as the exclusive M&A advisor throughout the entire transaction process.
The Alixio Group, a leading provider of strategic multidisciplinary HR services in France with over 90 branches, has acquired 10 k Beratung GmbH. The company, based in Germany, specializes in business consulting and has 30 years of experience in the fields of professional reorientation and corporate transformation. Through a dynamic network of interdisciplinary experts, 10 k Beratung GmbH develops and supports innovative concepts for a future-oriented working world and sustainable solutions for companies.
This strategic expansion strengthens the European presence of the Alixio Group and positions it as a leading provider of high-value HR consulting and services, particularly in the Swiss market.
As the exclusive M&A advisor, Sancovia initiated the transaction and advised the buyer throughout the entire transaction process.
Option 4.0 AG, based in Winterthur (Switzerland), is now strengthening collana IT GmbH. The excellently positioned cloud company has been a Microsoft partner for many years, offering the highest quality and reliability through a team of approximately 40 highly qualified employees.
With this acquisition, collana IT GmbH is consistently continuing its value-oriented growth strategy in the DACH region. Option 4.0 AG ideally complements the service portfolio of the collana IT Group with solutions based on the Microsoft Technology Stack and cloud-native services. At the same time, the group strengthens its regional presence in Switzerland and gains additional expertise in the areas of cloud engineering, digital business models, and data-driven decision-making processes.
Option 4.0 AG brings years of experience in developing and implementing modern IT architectures and has established itself as a reliable digitalization partner for medium and large companies. Their focus is on realizing scalable cloud platforms and strategically guiding companies on their path to digital transformation.
As exclusive M&A advisor, Sancovia initiated the transaction and advised the buyer throughout the entire transaction process.
The synaforce Group continues its growth trajectory and strengthens its position as a leading provider of Data Center Services: With the acquisition of Herbst Datentechnik GmbH, an established hosting expert from Berlin, synaforce strategically expands its competencies in hosting and IT infrastructure.
Over the past 25 years, Herbst Datentechnik GmbH has established itself as a reliable hosting partner for medium-sized businesses. Its team of 15 experts develops customized cloud and hosting solutions with a special focus on scalable application platforms and high-performance IT infrastructures. The company exclusively uses modern technologies hosted in Germany and meets the highest security standards – certified according to ISO 27001.
The integration of these strengths into synaforce's existing portfolio results in high-performance, secure, and sustainable solutions, tailored specifically to the requirements of businesses.
As the exclusive M&A advisor, Sancovia initiated the transaction and advised the buyer throughout the entire transaction process.
The Alixio Group, a leading provider of HR consulting and services in France with over 90 offices, has acquired OTP Organisation & Training Partners AG, an expert in outplacement and restructuring, also known for its expertise in assessment, coaching, and labor market support. OTP has 30 years of experience and brings together more than 80 specialists across 9 locations in Switzerland, offering tailored solutions for individuals, teams, and companies.
This strategic expansion allows the Alixio Group to become the Swiss market leader in HR consulting and high-value-added services, thereby strengthening its European position.
As the exclusive M&A Advisor, Sancovia initiated the transaction and advised the buyer throughout the entire transaction process.
With Dr. Pecher AG and its subsidiaries Pecher Software and Aquaplan, the Hamburg-based Rootworx Group expands its regional presence in the western part of Germany and strengthens its expertise in the field of water and wastewater management as well as flood protection with these renowned companies.
The approximately 100 employees at the locations in Erkrath, Gelsenkirchen, Mainz, Aachen, and Bingen bring a very broad spectrum of know-how from numerous successful projects into Rootworx.
As the exclusive M&A advisor, Sancovia initiated the transaction and advised the buyer throughout the entire transaction process.
CVS Group announces the successful acquisition of a majority stake in Grupo Supra, which took place at the end of 2024. Grupo Supra, a company specializing in comprehensive fire protection solutions with its own engineering department, is based in Murcia and employs around 70 people. The company provides its services throughout Spain.
By integrating Grupo Supra, CVS Group expands its fire protection division with a specialist in large-scale installations and additionally opens up a new business area with safety installations.
Since 2014, Grupo Supra has experienced continuous growth and has established itself as a significant player in the field of active fire protection. This growth is based on an experienced team as well as the company's ability to drive technical innovations, particularly in the area of installations.
With the integration of Grupo Supra, CVS Group strengthens its position in the fire protection industry and consolidates its role as a leading independent corporate group for technical installations on the Iberian Peninsula.
As an exclusive M&A advisor, Sancovia initiated the transaction and advised the buyer throughout the entire transaction process.
Sancovia Corporate Finance successfully advised Ufenau Capital Partners on the sale of Lavatio GmbH ("Lavatio"), a leading provider of textile rental and laundry services in Germany, to a consortium of Argos Wityu and BNP Paribas. As part of the transaction, Lavatio's management will also participate in the company.
Lavatio offers comprehensive laundry services nationwide, particularly for customers in the hotel, healthcare, and industrial sectors. The company is known for its focus on quality and reliability and is considered one of the leading providers in its segment. Currently, Lavatio processes more than 230 tons of laundry per day and operates eight laundries under seven local brands. Additionally, Lavatio expands its geographical reach through partnerships with over 50 partner laundries.
Argos Wityu is acquiring the majority stake in Lavatio through the "Argos Climate Action" fund (Article 9 SFDR), which supports investments with a strong focus on sustainability and emissions reduction. Under the new leadership, Lavatio plans to further expand its environmental strategy. The focus is on the use of textiles with a low CO₂ footprint, a higher proportion of green energy, and the optimization of energy, gas, and water consumption to further reduce the company's environmental impact.
Sancovia exclusively supported the seller as an M&A advisor throughout the entire transaction process.
The European corporate group The Relevance Group (TRG) is expanding its network by incorporating the Interactive Marketing Group (IMG) from Hamburg. With this strategic merger, TRG takes another decisive step on its way to becoming the leading address for data-driven marketing and sales in Europe. IMG complements the group with its expertise in digital business, customer experience, organic growth, and data analytics.
Founded by Jürgen Rösger, IMG is an established high-end consulting agency in the field of digital growth and counts renowned clients such as o2, Deutsche Bahn, and Lufthansa among its portfolio. The company will continue to operate as an independent brand under the TRG umbrella and will be active with around 20 employees in Hamburg and Berlin.
Sancovia supported TRG in initiating the transaction.
MolenQ Industrial Services announces the successful acquisition of Volleberg Hijs- en Heftechniek. Volleberg Hijs- en Heftechniek, a leading expert in the inspection of lifting equipment, has earned an excellent reputation for its outstanding expertise in safety and quality, and is recognized as a reliable partner for companies and institutions with high safety standards.
With this strategic acquisition, MolenQ Industrial Services strengthens its position as a leading company in the Dutch market and expands its expertise and service offerings in the field of lifting technologies. The integration of Volleberg Hijs- en Heftechniek complements MolenQ's existing portfolio excellently.
The transaction was initiated and guided to a successful conclusion by Sancovia as the exclusive M&A advisor.
Torsit Hijsinstallaties is now part of MolenQ Industrial Services, thereby expanding its portfolio of lifting and hoisting solutions. Sancovia Corporate Finance successfully supported this strategic acquisition, further strengthening the position of MolenQ Industrial Services in the Dutch market.
Torsit Hijsinstallaties is a renowned provider of comprehensive lifting and hoisting solutions, offering a wide range of high-quality products and services. With a strong focus on innovation and development, Torsit Hijsinstallaties ensures optimal performance and safety for its customers.
Headquartered in Voorschoten, MolenQ Industrial Services is a leading Dutch specialist in the inspection and maintenance of lifting and hoisting equipment. With approximately 170 employees, the group excels in the areas of Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC) as well as Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) in various safety applications.
Sancovia supported and successfully guided the acquisition.
ancovia successfully supported the acquisition of the b4dynamics Group by collana IT GmbH. This strategic acquisition expands the Microsoft competencies of the collana IT group and strengthens its position in the DACH region.
The b4dynamics Group, consisting of b4dynamics GmbH and b-imtec GmbH, is a leading provider of ERP and CRM solutions as well as data analytics and business intelligence solutions. With its headquarters in Hüfingen (Baden-Württemberg) and additional locations in Istanbul, Turkey and Denver, USA, the group employs over 50 employees with extensive expertise in the Microsoft environment. This acquisition fits perfectly with the technological strengths of the collana IT group.
b4dynamics GmbH is an internationally operating ERP consulting company with extensive experience in optimizing business processes, digital transformations, and ERP as well as CRM implementations. The group is particularly strong in the process manufacturing industries (pharma, chemistry & life sciences) and discrete manufacturing (textile, mechanical engineering, medical technology & plant engineering). The technological core is the Microsoft platform with Dynamics 365, Business Central, and the Power Platform.
b-imtec GmbH, with over 20 years of experience as a Microsoft solution partner for business intelligence applications, complements the group with profound expertise for medium-sized customers in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Retroactively from January 1, 2024, the b4dynamics Group is part of the collana IT group.
Sancovia initiated the transaction and advised the buyer throughout the entire transaction process.
The VISIONDATA Group, consisting of VISIONDATA AG in Hamburg and VISIONDATA GmbH in Bremerhaven, is now strengthening collana IT GmbH. The VISIONDATA Group is an established provider of ERP services and software solutions based on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, employing over 40 staff with proven expertise in the Microsoft environment.
With this acquisition, collana IT GmbH continues its value-driven acquisition strategy in the DACH region and expands its expertise and solution offerings in the Microsoft ERP realm. The VISIONDATA Group perfectly complements the collana IT Group and joins other renowned Microsoft partners such as the b4dynamics Group, Data Dynamic AG, GLI Business Solutions, and MAC IT-Solutions.
The VISIONDATA Group brings decades of experience and industry expertise in the fields of wholesale and foreign trade, services as well as trade in food, finished goods, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, raw materials, and resources. Their focus is on implementing tailored ERP and CRM solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises.
As of January 1, 2024, retrospectively, the VISIONDATA Group is part of the collana IT Group.
Sancovia initiated the transaction and advised the buyer throughout the entire transaction process.
Ufenau Capital Partners has acquired the IPP Group, a leading German engineering service provider for infrastructure and energy projects based in Kiel. Since 1988, IPP has been a leading engineering company in Northern Germany. With more than 150 professionals at eight locations, the group has established itself as a leading player in its relevant markets, focusing on executing all planning and monitoring phases of critical infrastructure projects, such as road renovations, water and wastewater systems, and hydrogen plants. IPP has a broad base of public sector clients who benefit from its strong track record and relevant technical qualifications.
Through the partnership with Ufenau, IPP intends to expand its current strong position in existing markets through organic growth and will continue to invest in the expansion of its service offerings, staff recruitment, and digitalization. Additionally, in a highly fragmented market with strong demographic development and high demand for succession solutions, IPP will accelerate organic growth through selective acquisitions.
Harro Possel, Managing Director of IPP, explains: “Over the last 30 years, we have built IPP with our personal commitment and focus on the needs of our customers. With Ufenau, we have found a strong partner to further develop our group and play an active role in consolidating the market for infrastructure-focused engineering services. This partnership ensures continuity for our customers and employees.”
Ralf Flore, Managing Partner at Ufenau, comments: “IPP has earned an excellent reputation and expertise in the engineering sector. We are convinced that IPP, with its strong management team and professionals, represents the ideal platform for further growth in this dynamic market. We look forward to supporting the company in its next growth phase.”
Sancovia initiated the transaction and advised the buyer throughout the transaction process.
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