Blanco has merged with VI Company, backed by Lexar Partners

Amsterdam – CFI is pleased to announce that it acted as the exclusive corporate finance advisor to Blanco in its merger with VI Company, backed by Lexar Partners. The combination creates the Dutch market leader in investment and wealth management software, with more than €850 billion in assets administered and over €50 billion in assets managed through its platforms.

About Blanco
Founded in 2015 and building on more than 20 years of sector experience through its integration of AIRS, Blanco is the Dutch market leader in portfolio management software for independent wealth managers. Its white-label, all-in-one platform automates key processes throughout the investment lifecycle, including client onboarding, KYC and AML compliance, portfolio management, investment administration and reporting. Blanco enables financial professionals to streamline operations, meet regulatory requirements and focus on their clients.

About VI Company
VI Company is a Dutch financial software specialist developing and operating business-critical technology for financial institutions, including institutional asset managers, pension funds, banks and investment firms. Its offering combines proprietary software products, including Alloq, with bespoke software development and technology services. VI Company supports financial institutions in managing complex investment processes and accelerating their digital transformation. Since 2024, the company has been backed by Lexar Partners, a Dutch private equity investor focused on mission-critical software and technology businesses in the Benelux.

About the transaction
The combination brings together Blanco’s established position in wealth management software with VI Company’s expertise in institutional investment management technology. By combining their complementary product portfolios, technical capabilities and sector knowledge, the businesses will offer an integrated range of software solutions to both institutional and retail wealth management clients. Supported by Lexar Partners, the combined organisation serves more than 100 clients across the Netherlands and Europe with over 50 employees. Lexar Partners acquires a controlling majority stake and supports an active buy-and-build strategy, with AI as a key driver of the product strategy. Following the closing on 9 June 2026, the integration of both companies was completed this month.

CFI’s role in the process
CFI supported Blanco throughout the merger process, including transaction preparation, the assessment of strategic opportunities and support during negotiations and execution, culminating in the successful closing of the transaction. The transaction reflects CFI’s experience in advising technology businesses on strategic transactions and partnering with entrepreneurs to realise their long-term objectives.

Joost Walgemoed, CEO of Blanco: “Joining forces with VI Company marks an important next step for Blanco. Our complementary expertise, shared entrepreneurial mindset and commitment to innovation provide a strong foundation for the future. Bringing two businesses together is a complex and demanding process, and CFI guided us through every stage of it with great care. Their preparation, structured approach and in-depth understanding of our sector allowed us to keep running the business while the transaction progressed. We are very grateful for their commitment and look forward to building the next chapter together with VI Company and Lexar Partners.”