Ondeso joins Everfield Group as new growth chapter begins
Deal News | Dec 19, 2024 | High-Tech Gruenderfonds Manage
German-based software company Ondeso has joined Everfield, a notable investor specializing in B2B software companies. With this acquisition, Everfield’s strategy to bolster its presence in the DACH region is clear, marking its 25th acquisition to date. Everfield endeavors to enhance ondeso’s established client management software, which is acclaimed by numerous global industrial enterprises, focusing on operational technology management (OT). Peter Lukesch, currently COO, will take over as CEO from 2025, while co-founder and CTO Martin Stemplinger continues to lead technical development. Rolf-Dieter Metka, the current CEO and co-founder, will shift to an advisory role. Everfield plans to leverage ondeso's capabilities to fulfill growing demand in OT, eyeing substantial growth prospects, following their acquisition of UK’s FitFactory earlier in 2023.
Sectors
- Software and IT Services
- Private Equity and Investment
- Industrial and Manufacturing
Geography
- Germany – Ondeso is a German company providing software solutions made in Germany.
- DACH Region – The strategic expansion and acquisition by Everfield underscores the significance of the DACH market in Europe.
- United Kingdom – Everfield previously expanded its manufacturing software segment with the acquisition of UK-based FitFactory.
Industry
- Software and IT Services – Ondeso provides client management software for operational technology, which fits within the software and IT sector.
- Private Equity and Investment – Everfield's acquisition of ondeso represents activity within the private equity and investment segment, focusing on evaluations and acquisitions.
- Industrial and Manufacturing – Ondeso's software is used by manufacturers to enhance operational efficiency, highlighting its relevance to the industrial and manufacturing sector.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ondeso | Target Company | Company | Ondeso specializes in client management software for operational technology. |
| Everfield Group | Acquirer | Company | Everfield is an investor and growth partner focusing on European B2B software. |
| Peter Lukesch | Incoming CEO | Person | Current COO of Ondeso, taking over as CEO in 2025. |
| Martin Stemplinger | Co-founder and CTO | Person | Continuing in leadership and technical development at Ondeso. |
| Rolf-Dieter Metka | Outgoing CEO and Advisor | Person | Ondeso co-founder and current CEO, transitioning to an advisory role. |
| Henning Schreiber | Head of Acquisitions at Everfield | Person | Responsible for acquisitions at Everfield. |
| Flowpoint, Supersed, Bayern Kapital, High-Tech Gründerfonds, Wielsch Consulting, alphaBit, Professor Gerten | Selling Shareholders | Company/Person | Current shareholders of Ondeso. |