Hanze Media Groep Acquired by Liplyn IG
Deal News | Feb 22, 2025 | EIN
Hanze Media Groep and Liplyn Information Group have finalized an acquisition deal involving Hanze Media Groep's job boards, Vacant, Bouwvacatures, and Techniekvacaturebank, by Liplyn IG. This transaction integrates Hanze's well-established job boards into Liplyn IG's broader media and information business, strengthening its portfolio in the Netherlands' job board market. Hanze Media Groep, operational since 1996, has been a pioneer in the Dutch online job board sector. With Liplyn IG's expertise in media, data, and AI, the company intends to optimize job matching processes and enhance their portfolio. CEO Luke Liplijn of Liplyn IG emphasized the strategic fit of this acquisition with their existing assets like Drimble, a news platform reaching 3 million Dutch users annually. The transaction was finalized on February 6, 2025, with Hanze Media Groep continuing under the name Liplyn Recruitment.
Sectors
- Media
- Recruitment
- Technology and Data
Geography
- Netherlands – The companies involved in the acquisition are based in the Netherlands, and the job boards cater to the Dutch job market.
Industry
- Media – The acquisition involves companies specializing in media and information, specifically focusing on news websites and job boards.
- Recruitment – Hanze Media Groep operates prominent job boards in the Netherlands, and the acquisition is focused on enhancing recruitment services.
- Technology and Data – Liplyn IG's integration strategy highlights the use of technology, data, and AI to optimize job matching processes.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanze Media Groep | Target Company | Company | A Dutch company operating job boards such as Vacant, Bouwvacatures, and Techniekvacaturebank. |
| Liplyn Information Group (Liplyn IG) | Bidding Company | Company | A media and information company specializing in digital solutions, headquartered in Amsterdam. |
| Nick Devoo | Director of Hanze Media Groep | Person | Provided comments on the acquisition and its potential for growth. |
| Luke Liplijn | CEO of Liplyn Information Group | Person | Commented on the strategic significance of the acquisition for Liplyn IG. |