Rivean Capital has successfully entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority shareholding in Valcon from Waterland Private Equity. This strategic transaction marks a secondary LBO, with the previous majority investor, Waterland, electing to re-invest as a minority shareholder alongside the existing management team. The move is designed to provide the organization with the necessary capital and strategic support to enter its next phase of development, specifically targeting the consolidation of the European digital transformation market. The strategic rationale focuses on accelerating the firm’s international footprint through an aggressive buy-and-build program while simultaneously investing in cutting-edge technological solutions, particularly in the fields of artificial intelligence and advanced data analytics. By leveraging the new sponsor’s extensive mid-market expertise and industrial network in NorthWestern Europe, the organization aims to become the primary benchmark for digital business transformation on the continent. The partnership ensures continuity in leadership and operational focus, maintaining the target's specialized culture while scaling its technical operational density across multiple industrial verticals.

This transaction is part of the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) industry, which currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 13.0x since the beginning of 2026, 5.1% decrease compared to 2025. This data is based on contribution from our growing community, composed of M&A and Private Equity professionals, and has been verified by our team to ensure its accuracy.