Main Capital Partners acquires German managed IT services and software solutions provider qbees
Main Capital Partners today announced the acquisition of qbees GmbH (“qbees”), a specialized German provider of mission-critical managed services and software solutions for the financial services industry.
Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Ohlstadt, Germany, qbees is a specialist in financial IT operations, combining managed application and infrastructure services with software development and technology consulting, operating at the intersection of financial services and financial IT. The company delivers managed services, infrastructure operations, and proprietary software solutions to customers in the financial sector, including banks, exchanges, and FinTechs. Through its deep expertise in regulated financial environments, qbees supports reliable, compliant, and highly resilient IT infrastructures for mission-critical processes.
qbees’ deep domain expertise, long-standing customer relationships, and strong position in highly regulated financial environments provide a foundation for further growth. The company has established itself as a trusted partner to banks, exchanges, and FinTechs, supporting business-critical IT operations and digital infrastructure. Joining forces with Main will allow qbees to benefit from Main’s extensive experience in scaling software and IT services businesses and further accelerate its growth ambitions. qbees growth strategy will focus on organic growth, further developing its high-quality solutions and pursuing a targeted international buy-and-build strategy.
“We have followed qbees’ development closely and are impressed by the company’s unique positioning at the intersection of financial services and IT, its highly specialized service portfolio, and its proven track record of delivering mission-critical solutions to customers in regulated environments. We believe qbees is well-positioned to capitalize on the increasing demand for secure and resilient IT operations in the financial sector. We see the company as an excellent addition to our portfolio and look forward to supporting its next phase of growth together with the management team.”
“At qbees, we combine an engineer’s mindset with a deep understanding of the financial industry. Our customers rely on us to take responsibility for IT systems their business depends on. That takes technical expertise, practical solutions and close cooperation. With Main Capital Partners, we want to build on this foundation, invest in our team, and further develop our services. Main brings the experience and network to support us along that path. Our ambition is to grow while staying true to what makes qbees qbees: technical curiosity, a hands-on approach and partnerships built on trust. We are grateful to our team, customers and partners for the commitment and confidence that have brought us here.”
About Main Capital Partners
Main Capital Partners is a software investor managing private equity funds active in the Benelux, DACH, France, the Nordics, the UK, and North America with approximately EUR 12.0 billion in Assets under Management. Main has over 20 years of experience in strengthening software companies and works closely with the management teams in their portfolio as a strategic partner to achieve profitable growth and larger international software groups. Main has more than 105 employees operating out of its offices in The Hague, Düsseldorf, Stockholm, Antwerp, Paris, London, and an affiliate office in Boston. Main maintains an active portfolio of over 55 software companies. The underlying portfolio employs approximately 15,000 employees. Through its Main Social Institute, Main supports students with grants and scholarships to study IT and Computer Science at Technical Universities and Universities of Applied Sciences.
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