Extens has appointed Mark Pel as Senior Advisor for the Benelux region to enhance investment sourcing and capitalizes on its recent acquisition of Medicore, marking its first expansion outside of France.

Target Information

Extens, an investment fund specializing in health-related software and data, has appointed Mark Pel as the Senior Advisor for the Benelux region. Pel's primary responsibility will be to source investment opportunities within this area. With over 15 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), he has successfully led numerous divestitures, acquisitions, mergers, and financing transactions, primarily in collaboration with investment funds. His extensive expertise spans various sectors and transaction types.

In early 2024, Pel played a pivotal role in assisting Extens with its acquisition of Medicore, a Dutch software publisher specializing in patient records within the mental health sector. This acquisition, completed in September 2024, marked Extens’s inaugural venture outside of France, highlighting its intent to expand its footprint in the Benelux market.

Industry Overview

The healthcare software industry in the Benelux region is characterized by a growing demand for innovative solutions that enhance patient care and optimize healthcare delivery.