Atlas NextWave has been sold to Avedon Capital Partners
Amsterdam – CFI is pleased to announce that it has acted as the exclusive corporate finance advisor to the shareholders of Atlas NextWave, including majority shareholder HAL Investments (“HAL”), in its sale to Avedon Capital Partners (“Avedon Capital”).
About HAL
HAL is the investment subsidiary of HAL Holding N.V., an international investment company headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, and listed on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange. HAL holds significant positions in a number of companies that are listed on major European stock exchanges, as well as majority stakes or significant minority positions in non-listed companies active in a wide range of industries. The company follows a long-term investment approach, supporting portfolio companies in their strategic and operational development. HAL has been an active investor in Atlas NextWave since 2011.
About Atlas NextWave
Founded in 1982 and headquartered in the Netherlands, Atlas NextWave is a global HR partner connecting top-tier professionals with clients in the renewables, energy, and marine sectors, with a particular focus on offshore environments. The company is focused on blue- and white-collar roles, solving complex staffing needs and enabling clients to deliver projects in a global context, and is engaged across the full project lifecycle: from initial development and financing to engineering, construction, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning. Through a global network of 38 offices and operations spanning more than 90 countries, Atlas NextWave supports over 3,000 professionals on a daily basis and delivers more than 8,000 placements per year.
About Avedon Capital
Avedon Capital is a private equity firm based in Amsterdam and Düsseldorf. Avedon Capital partners with ambitious entrepreneurs and management teams in the Benelux and DACH regions to accelerate organic growth, international expansion, and buy-and-build strategies, with a focus on long-term value creation.
About the transaction
The transaction follows HAL’s long-term involvement in Atlas NextWave since 2011 and represents the transfer of ownership to Avedon Capital.
CFI’s role in the process
CFI acted as exclusive corporate finance advisor to the shareholders on the sale of Atlas NextWave to Avedon Capital, supporting throughout the entire transaction process, including preparation and positioning of the business, engaging with potential buyers, and advising on the structuring and negotiation of key commercial terms. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, and is expected to close in the coming months.
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