Your.World has secured €800 million in preferred equity from Ares Management and Carlyle to enhance its growth strategy and capitalize on M&A opportunities in the European online solutions market.

Information on the Target

Your.World (the 'Company') is a prominent European online solutions provider based in Amsterdam, having been founded in 2016 by Strikwerda Investments. The Company specializes in web hosting, online productivity, and managed IT services, having rapidly ascended to a leadership position in its sector. Currently, Your.World employs over 2,000 personnel, operates 45 diverse brands, and caters to more than one million customers through its two primary divisions: Your.Online and Your.Cloud.

Underpinned by a serial acquirer model focused on sustainable value creation, Your.World has effectively leveraged scalable mergers and acquisitions across multiple verticals and geographies. This strategic approach has not only amplified its serviceable addressable market over the past five years but has also led to a significant increase in merger and acquisition opportunities.

Industry Overview in the Target’s Specific Country

The online solutions sector in Europe is experiencing rapid growth, driven by digital transformation across small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The escalation in demand for robust web hosting