Dileoz Achieves First Belgian Exit for Pride Capital Partners
Deal News | Jun 18, 2025 | Pride Capital Partners BV
Pride Capital Partners announces the strategic exit from its investment in Dileoz through an acquisition by Prato, marking Pride's first Belgian exit. Dileoz, founded in 2008, specializes in HR software solutions for the public sector and has enhanced its market position with the development of the Dileoz Payment Platform. Pride's collaboration with Dileoz began in 2022 to support development and revenue growth. As Prato acquires Dileoz, it gains a foothold in the governmental HR tech market. Prato's growth expectations soar with plans to reach €20 million in revenues, combining its expertise with Dileoz to strengthen its product offerings in payroll solutions. This acquisition signifies a successful end to Pride's investment journey and a promising future for Prato and Dileoz in the HR and payroll industry.
Sectors
- Private Equity
- Human Resource Technology
- Government
Geography
- Belgium – The transaction represents Pride Capital Partners' first Belgian exit, and both Dileoz and Prato are based in Belgium.
Industry
- Private Equity – The article discusses Pride Capital Partners' exit from an investment, highlighting activities in the Private Equity sector.
- Human Resource Technology – Dileoz, the target company, specializes in HR software solutions, placing the article within the HR Technology industry.
- Government – Dileoz provides HR software tailored to public entities, applying the article to the Government sector.
Financials
- 20 million Euros – The expanded Prato group is expected to grow towards 20 million Euros in revenues following the acquisition.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dileoz | Target Company | Company | An HR-tech company specializing in human resource software solutions for public entities. |
| Prato | Bidding Company | Company | A Hasselt-based HR-tech company acquiring Dileoz to expand its market segment. |
| Pride Capital Partners | PE Firm | Company | The private equity firm that invested in Dileoz and is now exiting through the acquisition by Prato. |
| Lars van 't Hoenderdaal | Managing Partner | Person | Managing Partner at Pride Capital Partners, overseer of the Dileoz investment. |
| Guido Dierckx | CEO | Person | CEO of Dileoz, commenting on the integration with Prato. |
| Joris Peumans | CEO | Person | CEO of Prato, involved in the acquisition of Dileoz. |