Your.World funding news – Amsterdam-based IT group Your.World Raises €800Million in Funding

Founded in 2016 by Strikwerda Investments, Your.World has emerged as a leading European provider of web hosting, online productivity, and managed IT services.

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Its growth has been driven by its serial acquirer model based on high quality, sustainable value creation and scalable M&A across verticals and geographies. Today, the Company employs over 2,000 people, operates 45 distinct brands, and serves more than one million customers through its Your.Online and Your.Cloud divisions.

Key player European SME market

By combining disciplined capital allocation, a decentralized operating model and a focus on mission-critical online solutions, Your.World has established itself as a key player in the European SME segment.

Your.World’s serviceable addressable segment has expanded considerably in the last five years, accompanied by a corresponding increase in its M&A opportunities. The Company anticipates additional growth opportunities in the future.

Robin van Poelje CEO of Your.World said, "As Your.World pursues its long-term ambitions, we are pleased to welcome the additional partnership capital and expertise from two leading global investors, Ares and Carlyle. Their financial and strategic support reinforces our ability to drive accelerated growth while continuing to deliver high-quality solutions and services to our customers. We look forward to seizing the opportunities that lie ahead."

James Kim Partner and Head of European Opportunistic Credit at Ares said, "We are excited to be investing in Your.World as it enters its next chapter of growth. The combination of Your.World’s demonstrated history of execution, sector leadership, strong management and robust M&A pipeline underscore our conviction in its ability to generate significant value over the long-term. We look forward to working with Robin, Strikwerda Investments, Carlyle, and the Your.World team as they continue to differentiate themselves in the online solutions sector."

Taj Sidhu Head of European and Asian Private Credit at Carlyle said, "We are delighted to provide this strategic capital financing to Your.World. The business is a leader in a resilient and fragmented market, and we believe there is significant white space for the company to continue to pursue their successful M&A strategy as they further accelerate growth."

About Your.World

Your.World consolidates its IT investments under one brand, operating through Your.Cloud for IT and cloud services and Your.Online for web hosting and productivity tools.