About Dr. Adelin Trusculescu
Dr. Adelin Trusculescu
Debt and Capital Advisory, Sell-Side Advisory, Buy-Side Advisory, Principal Investors and Private Equity, IT Services and Software
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Fortlane Partners advised NTT DATA Business Solutions AG on the acquisition of Netgain AB
Fortlane Partners acted as exclusive financial advisor to NTT DATA Business Solutions AG on the acquisition of Netgain AB.NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business and technology services, today announces the acquisition of Netgain AB. Together with The Cloud People, acquired by NTT DATA in December 2025, Netgain will form Sweden’s largest pure-play ServiceNow company, strengthening NTT DATA’s ServiceNow business in the Nordics, establishing a leading position in the Swedish market, and expanding its ability to support customers with ServiceNow-driven transformation initiatives across the region. The acquisition is subject to customary regulatory approval and is expected to close within weeks.
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M&A Industry Snapshot: The European PropTech and ConTech M&A market
The European PropTech and ConTech M&A market is regaining momentum, but under fundamentally changed dynamics. Capital has become more selective, strategic buyers are increasingly dominating transaction processes, and single-point solutions are losing relevance despite strong growth.This snapshot highlights a clear shift toward scalable SaaS platforms with recurring revenues, deep workflow integration, and strong data foundations. Buy-and-build strategies remain the primary growth lever for investors, while AI-enabled platforms combining operational data and automation capabilities are commanding increasing strategic premiums.As recent transactions such as the Consigli deal demonstrate, valuation is no longer driven by revenue alone, but by a company’s role within future platform ecosystems. As a result, well-positioned platforms benefit from an attractive exit environment, while demand for mid-market add-on acquisitions remains strong.
Deal Announcement
Fortlane Partners advised NTT DATA Business Solutions AG
Fortlane Partners advised NTT DATA Business Solutions AG on the acquisition of The Cloud People Group AS