Main Capital Partners

Main has received notable recognition for its investment activities! 🚀 datenmarkt.de GmbH named us the most active investor of 2024 within the European software market, with already a total of 21 deals realized. Additionally, AGC Partners recognized us as the most active PE acquirer in the IT/Business Transformation Management software space over the last five years. Main stands out as a leader in the industry with a total of seven platform acquisitions in this sector, including companies such as Bizzdesign, Cloud Coach, Qics, synetics GmbH, HYPE Innovation, and GBTEC Group, and more recently, SoftProject, which was acquired in July. These awards underscore Main's commitment to driving growth and innovation in the sector specific Enterprise software space. View the full Enterprise Planning 7 Transformation Technology report from AGC Partners 👉 https://lnkd.in/eXwbkAac And the report of Datenmarkt.de here 👉https://lnkd.in/eAcbnKmq

Main’s investment philosophy is distinguished by its deep-sector focus on several market-specific areas, including property technology (PropTech). In a recent article from PE Hub Europe, Sjoerd Aarts explained how the growing demand for software tools in the real estate sector is driven by housing shortages, increased living standards, and an aging population. These factors contribute to trends such as the need for accessible renovations, rising maintenance and construction expenses, and other related demands. The article highlights eight PropTech deals from this year, three of which involve Main, including the majority acquisition of Xitres, the add-on acquisition of Byggeprojekt.dk by our portfolio company Prostream by Pro4all, and the acquisition of Doozer Real Estate Systems GmbH by Zig. These strategic investments underscore our commitment to expanding our footprint in the PropTech sector and addressing the evolving needs of the real estate market. We anticipate further opportunities and acquisitions in the coming months as we continue to capitalize on market dynamics. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eCdiyknF

Main has been featured in an exclusive article by ITWatch, highlighting our first half of 2024 and our strategic focus on Northern European software companies. As detailed in the article, we've made significant strides in Denmark, starting with the acquisition of a majority stake in Omnidocs and continuing with two more recent investments: the add-on acquisition of Byggeprojekt.dk by Prostream by Pro4all and the acquisition of Nextway Software. Our commitment to the Nordic region remains strong, and we're actively engaging in dialogs with several companies for potential investments. In the article Wessel Ploegmakers, Partner and Head of Nordics at Main, mentioned: “It wouldn't surprise me if we manage to make a few more platform investments in the Nordics this year, and that there will be a Danish one in between,” Our "buy and build" strategy has become our hallmark, turning platform investments into growth engines. Read the full article on ITWatch to learn more about our recent activities and future plans in the Nordics region👉 https://lnkd.in/eXhm7Y63 ITWatch also published an article with specific focus on the add-on acquisition of byggeprojekt by Pro4all 👉 https://lnkd.in/eXAzR3MQ

Introducing Deal Decoded: our quarterly podcast series! 🎙 This series pulls back the curtain on transformative business deals, bringing you stories straight from Main Capitals’ portfolio. Each episode of Deal Decoded will spotlight a (former) portfolio company, delving into their journey of strategic growth, innovation, and transformation within the Enterprise Software sector. For the first episode, Sjoerd Aarts sat down with Gerard Mulder from Textkernel to reflect back on our successful strategic partnership and discuss what lies ahead for them following their exit to Bullhorn in June. Join us as we explore the intricacies of these significant deals, offering you a front-row seat to the strategies and visions that drive success in the software industry. Listen here 👉 https://lnkd.in/esgdiATz Stay tuned and don’t forget to follow Deal Decoded for more stories into the deal-making process within the Enterprise Software industry.

We are thrilled to announced the majority investment with Xitres, a leading provider of software solutions within the residential real estate sector. Property management software is one of the core focus markets of Main and the new partnership with Xitres marks the third platform investment in this domain. Xitres offers innovative cloud-based CRM solutions that enable clients to digitally manage the entire customer journey throughout the sales and rental processes while facilitating efficient communication with potential buyers and tenants. Sjoerd Aarts, Managing Partner at Main: “The PropTech market is a core focus market for Main due to the growth opportunities in this market, driven by the need for effective tools to improve key processes. In The Netherlands, but definitely also abroad, there is a large housing shortage and therefore a strong demand to build new future-proof houses. Xitres contributes to this by optimizing processes, unburdening the real estate managers and project developers and eventually optimally servicing home seekers." Read the full press release here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eDX6w6cR

We are thrilled to announced the majority investment with Xitres, a leading provider of software solutions within the residential real estate sector. Property management software is one of the core focus markets of Main and the new partnership with Xitres marks the third platform investment in this domain. Xitres offers innovative cloud-based CRM solutions that enable clients to digitally manage the entire customer journey throughout the sales and rental processes while facilitating efficient communication with potential buyers and tenants. Sjoerd Aarts, Managing Partner at Main: “The PropTech market is a core focus market for Main due to the growth opportunities in this market, driven by the need for effective tools to improve key processes. In The Netherlands, but definitely also abroad, there is a large housing shortage and therefore a strong demand to build new future-proof houses. Xitres contributes to this by optimizing processes, unburdening the real estate managers and project developers and eventually optimally servicing home seekers." Read the full press release here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eDX6w6cR

The German newspaper, Börsen-Zeitung, featured an exclusive article highlighting the recent transactions Main has undertaken since the closing of Main Foundation II and Main Capital VIII. In the past month alone, we announced a total of five platform acquisitions: Nextway, Flexagon, windata GmbH & Co.KG, SoftProject and RiskConcile. Read about all our acquisitions here 👉 https://main.nl/knowledge/ Read the full article here [German-only] 👉 https://lnkd.in/e4pV4zM9

We are thrilled to announce our new strategic partnership with Nextway Software, a leading Danish Enterprise Content Management software supplier. Main will support Nextway in further expansion to new markets and verticals, while building on the strong momentum of bringing new modules and functionality to the market. In addition to joint organic growth initiatives, strategic add-on acquisitions will serve as an important pillar in the growth strategy going forward. Jonas Bäckman, Sr. Investment Manager at Main: "We are excited about the partnership with Nextway and committed to supporting their journey ahead. Nextway’s strong organic growth and strategic vision for international expansion in Northwestern Europe position them for continued success." Read the full press release here 👉 https://lnkd.in/egmm8fUT

We are thrilled to announce that we are expanding in the US infrastructure software market with the acquisition of Flexagon Flexagon is a leading US-based software provider of DevOps solutions for the enterprise sector. With the strategic support of Main, Flexagon will leverage new growth channels to strengthen its North American market share and further accelerate the international presence within the European market. Daan Visscher, Investment Director & Co-head North America: “We are excited to partner with Flexagon to support the expected next phase of profitable growth. We are impressed by Flexagon’s innovative solutions, the ability to provide for multiple software ecosystems, and strong positioning within the enterprise market. We look forward to working together with the management team to expand the product offering and value proposition for customers through organic initiatives and strategic acquisitions.” Read the full press release here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gHvVPEiJ

xential takes first step towards becoming a leading Document creation & template management specialist with the acquisition of eformity document solutions b.v. This marks the first acquisition since the management teamed up with Main in June 2023. Ivo van Deudekom, Investment Director at Main Capital Partners and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Xential: “Various trends and drivers, including the increasing need for efficiency in the workspace and the increasing importance of retaining and managing historical records, are expected to drive the estimated ca. 15-20% annual growth of the document management & creation software market in the upcoming years. Eformity is capitalizing on these market trends via their strong position within the Microsoft ecosystem, offering even more growth, scalability and internationalization opportunities following the combination. With Eformity and Xential, we combine two leading organizations in the document creation & template management software market, resulting in a strong foundation for additional European expansion. Read the full press release here 👉 https://lnkd.in/en8tnE7Z