The IT service providers Wortell from Lijnden and ETTU from Gouda join forces under the name of Wortell. With this merger the company has extensive expertise in digital transformation and accelerating the migration of its clients’ IT base to the Azure cloud. Wortell has the ambition to continue its growth, both organically and through acquisitions. The company is actively supported in this strategy by Holland Capital.
Complete ‘desktop as a service’
Danny Burlage, general manager of Wortell: “We notice that our customers need a complete ‘as-a-service’ solution around the workplace, where managed services are outsourced to the IT partner. By combining Wortell’s expertise in Microsoft 365 and Azure with the online Debble platform, we offer a total solution. Wortell strives to remain a top player in the healthcare, education, manufacturing and professional services market segments.”
Trusted advisor
Hogenhouck initiated the first contacts and remained the advisor in the merger project. Mark van Beusekom, founding partner Hogenhouck, about this transaction: “We know most players in the IT-market. During the first meetings, we realized that Wortell and ETTU are complimentary in their services and culture. Holland Capital adds its expertise in ‘buy & build’ strategies in the IT-market. This combination of three companies results in a strong and well-funded Microsoft solution provider with ambition for the future. We are proud that we were the trusted advisor for the entrepreneurs in this deal. The basis for this is full transparency, in which we supported the entrepreneurs step-by-step. They are our focal point and always stay in the lead.”
