Dealsuite raises growth capital from investor Value8
The international M&A platform Dealsuite has secured an investment from publicly listed investment firm Value8.
Dealsuite is a private online platform where M&A professionals can buy, sell and invest in companies in realtime. The Amsterdam-based fintech company, founded in 2017, is the European market leader for online matching in buying and selling SMEs in Europe. Dealsuite has clients in more than 45 countries and has dedicated sales and client success teams for the Netherlands, UK and Ireland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, France, Spain and the Nordics.
The fast-growing M&A platform has great market potential. Dealsuite's clients are professional parties such as M&A advisory firms, private equity and large companies open for acquisition opportunities. Over 1,400 M&A advisory, strategic buyers, and investment firms, including 7 of the top 10 international accountancy firms are clients; with firms such as BDO and Grant Thornton in more than 30 countries. Over 1,200 companies are currently available on Dealsuite, with transactions ranging from minority to majority and 100% sale.
Dealsuite has been investing in the company's expansion in three growth directions for several years: adding new geographical markets, further improving its software solutions and expanding its service offering. Dealsuite expects to continue this growth in the coming years. Value8's investment amounts to more than EUR 3 million and will be used to fund the rapid growth. Floyd Plettenberg, CEO Dealsuite: "Dealsuite has strong ambitions to accelerate its international growth. We welcome a professional investor who has extensive experience in transactions in the SME segment. In addition, Value8's long-term focus and unlimited investment horizon matches well with our direction."
Value8 is very excited about Dealsuite's vision and international expansion, and is keen to support the company in this growth trajectory. Peter Paul de Vries, Chairman Value8: "We have expressed our interest in Dealsuite multiple times in recent years. We are impressed by the team and growth dynamics of this fine fintech company. We are keen to support and guide Dealsuite into its next growth phase."