Jadeberg Partners leads EUR 6Mio investment in digital real estate management innovator MCS NV
– MCS NV offers an integrated software-suite for digital real estate, facility management and workplace management
– MCS NV develops and implements Internet-of-Things (IoT) sensor networks and big data solutions for smart buildings
– EUR 6,00 Mio. growth funding round led by Jadeberg Partners and PE Group will allow the company to maintain its strong growth momentum in Europe and enter new markets overseas
Zurich, 25th of April 2016
Jadeberg Partners’ second Growth Capital Fund (MCF II) acquires a significant minority stake in MCS NV, one of the fastest growing software companies in Real Estate, Workplace Management (IWMS) and Facility Management (CAFM). The financing round of EUR 6 million was completed alongside Belgian co-investor PE Group.
Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium, MCS NV develops and markets a suite of integrated software solutions under the myMCS brand, allowing its global clients to maximize the efficiency of real estate and facility operations and realize bottom line gains. Its software covers real estate, property portfolio management, lease administration, space and facility management, maintenance management as well as sustainability. The company also enables the optimization of the workplace environment, and is developing and implementing Internet-of-Things (IoT) sensor networks and Big Data solutions for smart buildings.
MCS software already serves a portfolio of more than 100 million square meters across 60 countries, with a broad client base consisting of Fortune 1000 companies, central and local governments as well as other large organisations across many industries including banking, telecom, manufacturing, utilities, education and healthcare. MCS has been able to acquire hundreds of new clients over the past 3 years and enjoys strong customer loyalty in all sectors, allowing for heavy R&D investment to further improve its software solutions.
Under the management of Koen Matthijs and Steven Lambert, who took over the company in 2012 in a management buy-in, the company has realized an average sales increase of 30% per year. The growth investment of EUR 6 million will allow MCS to accelerate the further internationalisation and support the company’s ambitions to become a leading player on the global market for Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) solutions.
Koen Matthijs and Steven Lambert both comment: “This capital injection will enable MCS to accelerate its growth, through both innovation and global expansion. Jadeberg Partners and PE Group, as new partners for MCS, bring seasoned business management experience to the MCS board, as well as access to new growth channels.”
Jürgen Habichler, Founder and Managing Partner at Jadeberg Partners AG, who joins the board of MCS, comments: “We have been impressed by Koen’s and Steven’s ability to grow this company over the last couple of years into one of the fastest growing software companies in Europe. We are excited to become part of this success story.”
Stefan Yee, Founder and CEO of PE Group and future board member, states: “The automation of real estate and facility management, paired with the Internet-of-Things allows for huge scalability and growth over the coming years; we are excited to partner with MCS on this investment.”
About Jadeberg Partners
Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, Jadeberg Partners AG is a growth capital provider focusing on high tech companies primarily in the German speaking market. Since its inception, the team has invested in numerous innovative high growth companies including Pessl Instruments (www.pesslinstruments.com), reBuy reCommerce GmbH (www.rebuy.de), Ascon Resource Management Holding GmbH (www.ascon-net.de), Geppert GmbH (www.geppert.at) and Grünspar Gmbh (www.gruenspar.de).
About PE Group
PE Group is an independent private equity and corporate finance advisory company, founded by Stefan Yee, CEO, with the support of the Van Rompay family (Docpharma, Uteron Pharma, Alter Pharma) and several other entrepreneurs and private investors. PE Group’s investment focus is on later stage investments in profitable medium-sized (Belgian) companies. The present investment portfolio includes investments in AED (www.aedrent.com and www.aedstudios.com), UnifiedPost Group (www.unifiedpost.com), Dekabo Group (www.dekabo.be) and AlterPharma (pharmaceuticals).
About MCS NV
MCS is a technology firm focused on integrated software solutions in real estate, facility and workplace management for large private or public organizations. Active for more than 25 years in 60+ countries, MCS helps organizations improve real estate performance in terms of total cost, risk reduction, employee satisfaction, brand perception and sustainability. For more information, visit www.mcssolutions.com.
More Information
For more information, visit www.jadeberg-partners.ch or contact Managing Partner Jürgen Habichler at jh@jadeberg-partners.ch.
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