Global investment firm KKR has announced a strategic partnership with Techone, the Netherlands’ leading managed service provider (MSP), to accelerate the company’s growth and strengthen its position in digital workplace solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Clifford Chance acted as legal advisor to KKR, while William Blair served as financial advisor to Techone.
Founded in 1999 by Coert Coomans, Techone serves over 35,000 SME customers across the Netherlands, providing a comprehensive suite of managed services that includes private and public cloud, modern workplace solutions, cybersecurity, and connectivity. With the support of Dutch family office Nedvest, Techone has completed 57 strategic acquisitions over the past six years, significantly expanding its capabilities and establishing itself as the country’s leading MSP for SME digital workplace solutions.
Under the terms of the transaction, KKR’s funds will acquire Nedvest’s majority stake in Techone, marking the culmination of a six-year partnership during which Nedvest helped transform the company into a market leader. The partnership with KKR is expected to provide Techone with additional resources, international expertise, and strategic support to pursue new opportunities both within and beyond the Netherlands, including targeted acquisitions.
Coert Coomans, CEO and founder of Techone, will remain at the helm and retain an investment in the business. He stated, “KKR’s support represents an important step in Techone’s development. Their experience in building technology and services businesses, combined with a long-term investment perspective, will help us accelerate our growth, pursue new opportunities, and deliver even greater value for our SME customers.”
Tim Kreté, Partner at Nedvest, added, “We are immensely proud of what we have achieved together with Coert and the Techone team over the past six years. This exit to KKR validates our hands-on approach and demonstrates the value created by working closely with entrepreneurial management teams. We are confident that KKR will be the ideal partner to support Techone in its next phase of international expansion.”
Chresten Knaff, Managing Director at KKR, commented, “SMEs are the backbone of Europe’s economy, and their ability to harness digital transformation will be decisive for future competitiveness and growth. Techone stands out as a platform enabling this transformation at scale. By combining global resources with deep local insight, we aim to help accelerate innovation and drive sustainable value creation for customers and communities.”
KKR has a strong track record of investing in founder-led and family-owned businesses across Europe, including DATAGROUP, Devoteam, OVHcloud, Contabo, and SoftwareOne. The investment in Techone is being made primarily through KKR’s European Fund VI, which provides growth-oriented companies with access to KKR’s global network, capital, and business-building capabilities.
About Techone
Techone is a leading managed service provider in the Netherlands, offering IT services and digital workplace solutions to SMEs, with a focus on implementing modern digital work environments based on Microsoft technologies.
About Nedvest
Nedvest is a Dutch family office that invests in medium-sized European companies, supporting operational excellence and strategic growth initiatives to build long-term value.
About KKR
KKR is a global investment firm providing private equity, credit, real assets, and insurance solutions. The firm aims to generate attractive returns through disciplined, long-term investment strategies while supporting growth in portfolio companies and communities worldwide.