Transactions

Fifteen years ago Peter Geurts started his website about iPhone news out of hobbyism. With a focus on doing things just a little differently, the platform kept innovating and quickly distinguished itself from the competition. BigSpark grew into a leading organization with over 20 employees, including reviewers, journalists and developers, and with millions of loyal users. BigSpark has earned an excellent reputation as an online publisher of the latest developments in mobile tech, apps, games and devices. In addition, BigSpark provides targeted buying advice on smartphones, subscriptions and related services using their product and price comparators which are among the best in the market.

The Rotterdam-based investor Shatho Beheer will continue the initiated growth and promises to invest in the further growth of the reach and brand portfolio. Conversely, the investor hopes to learn from the team’s digital expertise. Interim director Marco van Veen will remain responsible for the day-to-day management.

Match Plan successfully assisted and advised the shareholders of BigSpark throughout the entire sales process. Amongst others, Match Plan has drafted the transaction documentation, approached the market, supervised the due diligence investigation and drafted and negotiated the contracts. On behalf of Match Plan Erik Smidt, Lucas Troelstra and Rens Knevels were involved as acquisition advisors.