The Netherlands-based enterprise architecture company Bizzdesign announced on Monday that it has acquired Edifit, a company that specialises in enterprise architecture software and consulting services.
The acquisition marked the initial phase of Bizzdesign’s global expansion strategy following its partnership with Main Capital Partners, a strategic software investor.
Bizzdesign’s track record and recognition from other industry players underscores its prominent position in the enterprise architecture industry. One of them is its seventh consecutive recognition as a top leader in Enterprise Architecture Tools in the 2022 Gartner report.
BIzzdesign aims to expand its services through Edifit’s well-established software suite and consulting expertise. Edifit is a member of Bizzdesign’s worldwide partner and channel network.
‘New avenues’
Eddie Walker, CEO of Edifit, dubbed the move as a milestone for the company.
“By aligning our expertise with Bizzdesign’s leadership, we can collectively provide unparalleled solutions and services to our customers. We’re thrilled to be part of this journey with Bizzdesign,” says Walker.
Nick Reed, chief strategy officer at Bizzdesign, says,
“This acquisition opens new avenues for Bizzdesign’s growth, innovation, and customer success. With their exceptional product suite and consulting services, we’re expanding our offerings and can now deliver even greater value and innovation to our customers.”.
Pieter van Bodegraven, a senior partner at Main Capital Partners and chairman of the Supervisory Board of Bizzdesign, explained that they believe in bringing together enthusiastic entrepreneurs to innovate for their clients’ benefit.
“Over the past 20 years, this has been a key value creation driver in the successful organic and buy-and-build growth strategies we have executed together with our business partners,” said Bodegraven.
“Through the combination of Bizzdesign and Edifit, we will be able to leverage the combined skills and expertise of both organisations, resulting in an even greater added value for the existing and new customers of the group. Finally, this combination results in a strong foundation for additional international expansion,” he adds.
About the companies
Established in 2000, Bizzdesign is a leading SaaS enterprise architecture platform. The company empowers architects and executives to gain a comprehensive, multi-dimensional perspective. It enables them to chart the optimal path and execute their vision confidently.
Edifit specialises in consulting, resourcing and accelerator services. Based in Coventry, United Kingdom, Edifit was established in 2012. Its services encompass EA strategy and roadmaps, portfolio planning and solution architecture services. Edifit also provides various proprietary add-in software products that complement the Bizzdesign platform.
Main Capital Partners, is a prominent software investor. It has a strong presence in the Benelux, DACH, Nordics and the United States.
With two decades of experience, the company is a seasoned veteran at strengthening software firms. Its goal is to deliver companies long-lasting growth.
Main oversees private equity funds in Northwestern Europe and North America. It has a team of 60 professionals and maintains offices in the Hague, Stockholm, Düsseldorf, Antwerp and an affiliated office in Boston.
With over 2.2B euros in assets under management, Main currently manages an active portfolio of more than 40 software groups and is responsible for approximately 10,000 jobs.
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