Our story

At AXECO, we encounter entrepreneurs, leaders, and businesses at pivotal moments—when the foundation for future success is being built. We’re there through the exciting growth phases and those tough, defining decisions, standing alongside them when years of investment finally pay off, turning effort into lasting value. Simply put, we’re there when it counts, from laying the groundwork to seeing the results pay off.

Being part of that journey energizes us. It also demands a wide range of skills that we blend seamlessly—reflecting on past lessons while keeping our eyes on future opportunities, knowing when to pause and consider what’s important, but moving swiftly when it's time to act. It's all about having a feel for the moment.

This comes naturally to us because we combine years of experience with a deep understanding of the latest market trends. We believe in close collaboration, immersing ourselves in the company and the market as a whole. And we never lose sight of what truly matters—the personal connection with the entrepreneurs, decision-makers, and leaders we work with.

By investing time to explore the nuances, and by focusing on the long-term, we can spot the finer details that often get overlooked in the rush to close a deal. This dedication to thoroughness and insight is woven into every team member and shapes the quality of our work.

This is what drives AXECO. We don’t just invest time—we establish trust.

Corporate Finance

Our technology M&A practice

The AXECO Technology M&A team is a leading Dutch Technology M&A advisor focused mainly on software, SaaS, IT services, AI and digital transformation transactions.

We advise founders, entrepreneurs, private equity investors and strategic acquirers on sell-side, buy-side and growth capital transactions across the Netherlands, Benelux and Europe. As a specialist technology M&A firm, we help clients navigate acquisitions, company sales, mergers, capital raises and strategic transactions throughout the technology sector.

Our team combines deep technology sector expertise, extensive M&A experience and an international network of software investors, private equity firms and strategic buyers. We have a strong track record advising founder-led, private equity-backed and corporate technology businesses, with particular expertise in Software M&A, SaaS M&A, IT Services M&A, and AI-related transactions.

As part of AXECO, one of the Netherlands’ leading independent corporate finance advisory firms, we combine specialist Technology M&A expertise with the execution capabilities and market access required to deliver successful mid-market transactions.

Our deal characteristics since 2021

  • 20+

    Deal count

  • EUR 5bn

    Cum. deal value

  • 82%

    Cross-border deals

  • 77%

    Sell-side role

  • 59%

    Founder-led deals

  • EUR 225m

    Avg. deal value

Segments

  • Software and AI

    • Construction
    • Healthcare
    • Fintech
    • EdTech
    • Government
    • E-commerce
    • ESG
  • Cloud Services

    • Managed services - private
    • Managed services - public
    • Cyber security
    • CPaas
  • IT Services

    • Digital consulting
    • Digital transformation
    • Implementation services

Highlighted Tech Deals

Tech Deals

Acquisition of Syntess by Aceve / EQT

Deal size:
Not disclosed
Advisor to:
Aceve and EQT
Tech Deals

Acquisition of Schuberg Philis by Bridgepoint

Deal size:
Not disclosed
Advisor to:
Bridgepoint
Tech Deals

Public offer for Ordina by Sopra Steria

Deal size:
€553,000,000
Advisor to:
Ordina