In the latest development, Dutch investment fund Vortex Capital Partners has shown an interest in home solutions online service platform, Solvari and acquired a stake in the Netherlands startup. As per the company press release, the new relationship is part of the new growth strategy and objective of Solvari to be the leading service platform for consumers in the Benelux (sustainable) construction projects.
Solvari help through platforms — solvari.nl and solvari.be consumers find and compare craftsmen. Of specialists in solar panels, home insulation, – verduurzaming and climate to craftsmen to renovate your home. Each year 200,000 Solvari helps consumers to a successful match with a specialist. For this Solvari currently has 10,000 Klus- and (re) construction companies affiliated with the platform. To make this possible, Solvari has over 40 employees.
The specialised online platform facilitates rapid, targeted match between consumers and businesses. This allows member companies to focus on their expertise and relieves Solvari them in sales and marketing. The online service helps consumers to obtain and compare offers from regional companies before making a major investment. For consumers is especially the ease and reliability of Solvari central platform. There are reviews available from previous projects and through a personal environment, consumers quickly view the status of their project, the ability to send messages to companies or to reach easily. So Solvari also adds value in times of an arched construction industry.
Solvari was founded in 2009 by CEO Dennis van den Bos: “Our ambition is to be a leader signed in the next five years in the UK to achieve this we have developed a new strategy This strategy is aimed at further refinement.. the alignment of consumer demand and the supply of our artisans, specialized approaches for each product. in addition is the new model allow us to better serve customers, from the first contact to final delivery. ”
Coen Dyer, co-owner and commercial director of Solvari, adds: “We help businesses become truly successful! In addition, consumers need a fast, honest and reliable contact. Our online platform provides the solution here for: I, therefore, look with great pleasure and confidence towards the future. ”
Vortex Capital Partners is an investment fund that focuses on high-growth SMEs. “Solvari is a valuable addition to our portfolio,” says Joost Herault Vortex Capital Partners. “We support the management driven by the further rollout of its growth strategy, primarily organic and supplemented by acquisitions when appropriate. The ability to grow into the leader in a market where the online potential is significant is very attractive. ”
Market Link is consultant supervised the transaction. Co-founder Nick Short and Sweet Vandaele shareholders sold their stake in Solvari with this transaction.
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