Fortes Completes Acquisition of QuoTec, Expands in European PSA Market

Deal News | Feb 27, 2025 | Main Capital Partners

Fortes Completes Acquisition of QuoTec, Expands in European PSA Market

Fortes, a prominent player in the European Professional Services Automation (PSA) and Project Portfolio Management (PPM) software industry, has acquired German-based QuoTec. QuoTec, known for its expertise in the agency vertical, provides a robust PSA software platform aimed at enhancing professional services processes. This acquisition, the third since Fortes became part of Main Capital Partners' portfolio in 2021, intends to bolster Fortes' capabilities within the German market, particularly in the swiftly expanding agency sector. The strategic move aims to integrate Fortes' end-to-end solutions with QuoTec's existing strengths, thereby streamlining project management for German businesses and government bodies. Both companies can leverage each other’s network and expertise for a more comprehensive market approach, with an emphasis on accelerating project completion and boosting consulting revenues. QuoTec founder Isa Said will continue his involvement, ensuring continuity and integration within the broader corporate strategy. Main Capital Partners views this acquisition as a crucial phase in Fortes' growth trajectory, which aligns with Fortes' expansive goals across the European PSA and PPM landscape.

Sectors

  • Software
  • Private Equity

Geography

  • Germany – QuoTec is headquartered in Ratingen, Germany, and the acquisition is aimed at strengthening Fortes' presence in the German market.
  • The Netherlands – Fortes is announcing the acquisition from The Hague, which is indicative of its Dutch origins and its strategic operations within Europe.

Industry

  • Software – The article focuses on Fortes' acquisition of QuoTec, both of which operate in the software industry specializing in Professional Services Automation (PSA) and Project Portfolio Management (PPM) solutions.
  • Private Equity – Main Capital Partners' involvement as a supporter of Fortes highlights the role of private equity in facilitating this acquisition and strategic growth.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    FortesAcquiring CompanyCompanyFortes is a PSA/PPM software provider based in Europe, with a strong focus on expanding its market presence in Germany.
    QuoTecTarget CompanyCompanyQuoTec specializes in PSA software for the agency vertical and has a significant footprint in the German market.
    Main Capital PartnersPrivate Equity Firm/SupporterCompanyMain Capital Partners is a private equity firm supporting Fortes in its acquisition strategy and international expansion.
    Isa SaidCEO/Owner of QuoTecPersonIsa Said, the CEO and Owner of QuoTec, who will remain involved in the post-acquisition phase with Fortes.
    Eddy PlasierCEO of FortesPersonEddy Plasier is the CEO of Fortes and plays a key role in steering the company’s strategic growth through acquisitions.
    Sjoerd AartsManaging Partner at Main/Chairman of Fortes’s Supervisory BoardPersonSjoerd Aarts is involved as a Managing Partner at Main and oversees the strategic alignment between Fortes and Main.