Indicia accelerates growth with Capital A as strategic partner
| Target | Indicia |
| Deal Type | Mergers & Acquisitions |
| Buyer | Capital A |
| Territory | The Netherlands |
| Transaction Description | Match Plan long-standing partner Match Plan advised Indicia during the entry of investor Capital A. In addition, Match Plan has successfully guided Indicia in its buy-and-build strategy in recent years. For instance, Match Plan facilitated the acquisition of software developer Fit Solutions and digital agency PEP Business Creators. Match Plan also guided the acquisitions of online advertising specialist Blue Shark, content agency Swaans and ICT training agency Tailor IT. Leadership in data management solutions Indicia has established itself as a leading player in the Dutch data management sector. Among other things, the company serves 90% of the Dutch fashion market as well as 90% of the consumer finance market. It also supports industries with labour market portals and sustainable employability portals to implement labour market policies and collective labour agreements. Besides integrating systems, Indicia offers additional services such as marketing, content creation, design, branding and training, further enhancing the power of its online applications. About Match Plan Match Plan is an independent consultancy and assists entrepreneurs in buying and selling businesses, with a team of more than 30 driven and enthusiastic professionals. We also act as an independent advisor in valuations, financing and conflict mediation. We have been advising entrepreneurs in medium-sized and family businesses for over 25 years. About Indicia Indicia is the tech & data partner that makes organisations smarter. With digital expertise and an entrepreneurial outlook, we assist companies and institutions to realise their ambitions. We develop intelligent platforms. We find value in data. And we make technology perform, with effective content and campaigns. Indicia now has 175 in-house specialists – ready to make organisations smarter. About Capital A Originating from ABN AMRO Participaties, Capital A focuses on companies in the Netherlands and Belgium with growth potential. It usually takes large minority or small majority stakes and works closely with management teams. Capital A’s portfolio currently consists of more than 30 growth companies without a specific sector focus: growth potential and entrepreneurship are the main selection criteria. “Match Plan has advised us on our acquisitions for years in a professional and results-oriented manner,” explains Carlo Korssen (CEO Indicia). “Match Plan understands our ambition: to accelerate our growth into a leading Dutch tech & data partner. We see huge growth opportunities with Capital A joining our equity structure. In recent years, we have experienced Match Plan as a reliable partner with a feel for the social context.” |
| Industry Sector | Technology, Media & Comms |
| ICFG Office | The Hague |
Online tech and data specialist Indicia has attracted investor Capital A as a new shareholder. This partnership lays a solid financial foundation for the accelerated implementation of Indicia’s growth strategy. The current board, also shareholders, will remain responsible for day-to-day management. With Capital A as a strategic partner, Indicia is better equipped to achieve growth targets. The combination of organic growth and targeted acquisitions remain fixed components of Indicia’s expansion plan.
