Mark Pel: Appointed as Extens' New Senior Advisor for Benelux
Investor - People | May 06, 2025 | Extens
Extens, an investment fund concentrating on healthcare software and data, has appointed Mark Pel as Senior Advisor for the Benelux region. With over 15 years of experience in M&A, Pel’s primary focus will be sourcing investment opportunities within this area. Previously, Pel advised Extens in its acquisition of Medicore, a Dutch provider of EHR software, marking Extens' first investment outside France. The acquisition, completed in September 2024, highlights Extens' strategy to expand its footprint in the Benelux healthcare sector.
Sectors
- Healthcare Software
- Private Equity
- Corporate Finance and M&A
Geography
- Benelux – The appointment of Mark Pel targets investment opportunities across the Benelux region, signifying its geographic focus.
- Netherlands – Extens' acquisition of Medicore, a Dutch company, indicates significant activity and interest in the Netherlands.
- France – Extens, initially operating in France, has expanded its operations internationally, moving into the Benelux region with its first non-French investment.
Industry
- Healthcare Software – This article is about Extens, an investment fund specializing in healthcare software and data, which highlights activity within this sector.
- Private Equity – Extens is a private equity firm focusing on investment within healthcare software, emphasizing its role in M&A and healthcare investments.
- Corporate Finance and M&A – Mark Pel's role in M&A and his advisory in acquiring Medicore underscore the importance of corporate finance in the transaction.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extens | Private Equity Firm | Company | An investment fund dedicated to healthcare software and data. |
| Mark Pel | Senior Advisor Benelux | Person | A veteran in M&A with over 15 years of experience, now focusing on sourcing investment opportunities for Extens in Benelux. |
| Medicore | Acquisition Target | Company | A Dutch company providing electronic health record (EHR) software for the mental health sector. |