TH Global Capital is thrilled to announce that it has acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Fortezza Group, an IT managed services provider headquartered in Netherlands, on its private equity buyout by Capital A Investment Partners, reinforcing its position as the leading global boutique investment bank in the Benelux. The transaction is supported by an equity reinvestment by the current management team. This is TH Global Capital’s 9th Microsoft partner transaction.
Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Netherlands, Fortezza Group is a leading IT managed services provider, delivering comprehensive, end-to-end solutions across IT infrastructure, data, cybersecurity, cloud and consulting. The Group holds a strong and competitive position in the Dutch managed services market, serving clients through multiple specialized business lines and a scalable services platform. As a Microsoft Data & AI Solutions Partner, Fortezza offers deep expertise across a broad range of technologies, including Microsoft 365, Power BI and Azure Cloud. With a team of 90+ professionals and 50+ Microsoft certifications and accreditations, Fortezza is a recognized and trusted player in the MSP ecosystem, known for delivering integrated, high-impact IT solutions.
With deep experience in the MSP market and a strong record of successfully executing numerous buy-and-build strategies in the TMT sector, Capital A Investment Partners is well positioned to provide strategic and operational support to drive Fortezza’s growth through its buy-and-build strategy.
Mark van der Snel, CEO of Fortezza Group, said, “I am deeply thankful to the TH Global Capital team for their unwavering support and expert guidance throughout this journey. Their commitment to truly understanding our business, combined with their proactive engagement, deep IT Services sector and Microsoft ecosystem knowledge and extensive global investor reach played a pivotal role in positioning us as a key player in the Benelux market and connecting us with the right set of potential partners. TH Global not only helped us identify the ideal partner aligned with our long-term vision but also structured a compelling and balanced transaction that addressed key priorities for all stakeholders. Capital A Investment Partners extensive network and proven expertise in scaling successful, high-performing businesses will play a pivotal role in accelerating the next chapter of our growth journey.”
Vivek Subramanyam, Founder and CEO of TH Global Capital added, “We are delighted to have successfully closed our 9th Microsoft transaction between Fortezza Group and Capital A Investment Partners, and we wish both parties continued success. This deal also marks TH Global Capital’s 50th transaction in the IT services sector and our 10th in the Benelux, further strengthening our position as the advisor of choice in Europe and globally”
Pablo Jorge, President at TH Global Capital, added, “We are delighted to have advised Fortezza on this important milestone in their journey. Fortezza has built an outstanding business, achieving strong growth thanks to its exceptional delivery capabilities in the IT Services space. Among the parties we engaged with, Capital A Investment Partners stood out for their deep understanding of the market and their strong alignment with management’s vision. Congratulations to both the Fortezza and Capital A Investment Partners teams. We wish them every success in this exciting new chapter!”
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