Gimv sells stake in Mega International to Bizzdesign, establishing a strong leadership position in the Enterprise Architecture and Digital Transformation space

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Gimv sells stake in Mega International to Bizzdesign, establishing a strong leadership position in the Enterprise

Architecture and Digital Transformation space

Gimv, the founders and management are selling their stake in Mega International to Bizzdesign, fostering the establishment of a strong business combination that will be the absolute leader in the Enterprise Architecture and Digital Transformation space, backed by leading software investor Main Capital.

In a rapidly evolving Enterprise Architecture environment, both Mega International and Bizzdesign have gained strong expertise and relevant experience with assisting companies in professionalizing their IT and application landscape and facilitating digital transformations.

Since partnering with Gimv in 2016, Mega International has evolved into a mature global software company, with a presence in 10 countries and a team of around 350 employees. As part of a newly formed group with Bizzdesign, backed by Main Capital, it is strategically positioned for accelerated growth and on track to becoming a global market leader. 

The financial impact of this transaction was already included in the Gimv Trading Update of September 3^rd. No further financial details will be disclosed. The closing of this transaction is still pending mandatory regulatory approvals.

Luca de Risi, CEO of Mega International, declares: “Bizzdesign is an excellent strategic and cultural match for Mega International. Our combined strengths and resources will greatly enhance the value of Enterprise Architecture in driving business transformation. We sincerely thank the Gimv team for the strong partnership and guidance during our growth journey together. We very much look forward to being

a part of this continued success story.”

Tom Van de Voorde, Managing Partner Smart Industries & Eric de La Vigne, Senior Principal Smart Industries, jointly declare: “During our investment period, Mega succeeded in reaching new heights and staying at the top of its industry with the Enterprise Architecture domain becoming a must have for its clients. As a minority growth investor, we had the opportunity to successfully work together with management and other shareholders united around one agenda: to make a better and futureproof company culminating in a new

Enterprise Architecture powerhouse.”

About Gimv

Gimv is a European investment company, listed on Euronext Brussels and a member of the Euronext BEL ESG Index. With over 40 years' experience in private equity, Gimv currently has a portfolio of EUR 1.5 billion containing around 60 portfolio companies, with combined turnover of EUR 4.0 billion and more than 20,000 employees. 

As a recognized market leader in selected investment                platforms,               Gimv       identifies entrepreneurial, innovative companies with high growth potential and supports them in their transformation into market leaders. Gimv's five investment platforms are Consumer, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Smart Industries and Sustainable Cities. Each platform works with an experienced team across Gimv’s home markets of Benelux, France and DACH, supported by an extended international network of experts.

Further information on Gimv can be found on www.gimv.com.

Tom Van de Voorde

Managing Partner Smart Industries

T +32 3 290 21 17 – tom.vandevoorde@gimv.com