Dékuple Expands in Europe with Selmore and DotControl Acquisition
Deal News | Jan 09, 2025 | Globenewswire
Dékuple, a leading European data marketing and communication group, has acquired a majority stake in the Amsterdam-based creative agency Selmore and the Rotterdam-based digital agency DotControl in a strategic move to enhance its European presence and expertise. Founded in 2005, Selmore is recognized for its innovative creative strategies and award-winning campaigns for brands like Škoda and Domino's Pizza, under the leadership of Anja Froeling. DotControl, also founded in 2005 and directed by Mark Landman and Rutger Buijzen, specializes in strategic digital projects and has served clients such as Disney and Feyenoord. This partnership aligns with Dékuple's growth strategy, which balances organic initiatives and targeted acquisitions to diversify its activities and expand its offering to international major clients. Selmore and DotControl will maintain operational independence while leveraging Dékuple’s ecosystem for additional commercial opportunities. The union between these agencies strengthens Dékuple's market position and creates a new agency model in the Netherlands that combines data, technology, and creativity. Within this strategic framework, Selmore and DotControl will contribute to Dékuple’s ambitions for market expansion and client value creation, generating an estimated annual turnover of €7 million.
Sectors
- Data Marketing
- Creative Advertising
- Digital Marketing
Geography
- France – Dékuple is headquartered in France and aims to expand its European presence.
- Netherlands – Selmore and DotControl, the acquired companies, are based in Amsterdam and Rotterdam respectively.
Industry
- Data Marketing – Dékuple is a leader in data marketing, helping brands transform their marketing strategies through data analytics and technology-driven insights.
- Creative Advertising – Selmore, one of the acquired companies, is a strategic creative agency recognized for its impactful advertising campaigns and creative concepts.
- Digital Marketing – DotControl specializes in digital engagement and custom digital solutions, reflecting their position in the digital marketing sector.
Financials
- €7 million – The combined estimated annual turnover for Selmore and DotControl.
- €5 million – The gross margin generated by Selmore and DotControl combined.
- €200 million – Dékuple's annual revenue for 2023.
Participants
Name | Role | Type | Description |
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Dékuple | Acquirer | Company | A leader in communication and data marketing, Dékuple is expanding its services in Europe through strategic acquisitions. |
Selmore | Target Company | Company | An Amsterdam-based strategic creative agency known for its award-winning campaigns and innovative branding solutions. |
DotControl | Target Company | Company | A Rotterdam-based digital agency specializing in bespoke digital solutions and strategic digital engagement projects. |
Anja Froeling | CEO of Selmore | Person | Leader of Selmore, overseeing its creative strategies and client relations. |
Mark Landman | CEO of DotControl | Person | Co-director of DotControl, focusing on strategic digital projects. |
Rutger Buijzen | Co-Director of DotControl | Person | Co-director of DotControl, involved in managing digital solutions. |
Bertrand Laurioz | Chairman and CEO of Dékuple | Person | Oversees strategic direction and expansion efforts for Dékuple. |