Alumio has been sold to Lexar Partners
Amsterdam – CFI is pleased to announce it has acted as the exclusive corporate finance advisor to Alumio in its sale to Lexar Partners.
About Alumio
Founded in 2016, Alumio is an intelligent data integration and automation platform designed to streamline real-time data movement across enterprise systems. Initially developed within MediaCT to address customer demand for seamless digital integrations, Alumio has evolved into an independent company with a dedicated middleware suite. The platform enables businesses to connect applications, manage data flows, and automate processes efficiently, ensuring scalability and operational continuity. Headquartered in Groningen, the Netherlands, Alumio serves international clients across industries such as retail, manufacturing, wholesale, and distribution.
About Lexar Partners
Lexar Partners is an independent Dutch private equity firm that invests in exceptional people who apply proven technology to digitally transform global and growing end markets. The firm provides both capital and active guidance to support its partners during phases of accelerated growth. Lexar Partners focuses on fast-growing and scalable businesses active in the lower mid-market with proven market potential where digitalisation makes the difference. These organisations are typically B2B software and IT services companies with an ARR of €5-15m and/or EBITDA of €0-5m, where value can be added through international expansion and further professionalisation. The acquisition of Alumio marks the first investment of Lexar Partners’ second fund.
About the transaction
This transaction enables Alumio to accelerate its international expansion, further develop its integration platform, and explore new market opportunities beyond e-commerce and manufacturing. With Lexar Partners’ investment and expertise, Alumio gains the resources to enhance its platform, including AI-driven capabilities, and strengthen its position in the digital integration landscape. At the same time, by investing in Alumio, Lexar Partners forms its first partnership from their second fund with a company that aligns with its focus on strong, driven teams and fast-growing and scalable tech-businesses. Alumio will continue to operate under its established brand, with its leadership team remaining in place to ensure strategic continuity. Through this partnership, both companies aim to drive sustainable growth and create long-term value for customers and partners.
CFI’s role in the process
CFI was engaged to orchestrate the sale of Alumio, ensuring a competitive process and a structured approach. As part of this mandate, CFI assisted in preparing transaction materials and identifying potential investors, managed discussions and negotiations with multiple interested parties, and provided strategic advice throughout the process, leading to the successful sale of Alumio to Lexar Partners on 14 February 2025. CFI’s hands-on approach helped facilitate a smooth and well-structured sale process, ensuring an optimal outcome for all stakeholders.
Caspar Hardholt, CEO of Alumio: “CFI’s expertise, hands-on approach, and deep sector knowledge were invaluable in managing the complexities of this transaction and finding the right partner for Alumio’s next growth phase. Their structured process, global reach, and deep understanding of stakeholder interests ensured the best possible outcome for all parties involved. They truly understood our business, the integration landscape, and the strategic opportunities ahead. Their dedicated support and guidance throughout the process ensured a smooth transition, allowing us to stay focused on our business while accelerating innovation and expanding our international presence with the right support.”
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