Bridgepoint has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Belgian intelligence platform Lansweeper and will work with management to realise the next phase of growth.
With extensive experience investing in technology infrastructure and cybersecurity businesses, Bridgepoint's coming on as a stakeholder will enhance Lansweeper’s competitive advantage.
“Bridgepoint brings deep technology sector expertise and a strong track record of helping software businesses scale internationally,” explains Lansweeper CEO Dave Goossens (pictured). “Together, we share a clear ambition to further strengthen our position as the global leader in technology asset intelligence, accelerate innovation across our platform, expand our international footprint and unlock new opportunities in AI and cybersecurity.”
The technology asset intelligence market is large and expanding rapidly, underpinned by structural demand for cyber resilience, regulatory compliance, hybrid infrastructure, operational technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and the growing need for trusted enterprise asset data.
“Trusted asset intelligence is becoming an increasingly critical foundation for enterprise technology, AI and cybersecurity. As organisations adopt AI and manage ever more complex IT and operational technology environments, accurate asset visibility is more important than ever,” shares Bridgepoint partner and sector head of technology, David Nicault.
In environments like these, M&A is often the only way to unlock further growth.
As such, Bridgepoint will also support the company in pursuing selective acquisitions to broaden its product offering and accelerate global expansion. “We see significant opportunities to build on Lansweeper's strong platform by expanding its capabilities and accelerating partner-led growth…” David says.
The company already has a proven track record of successful deals – supported by stakeholders like Dovesco (the investment vehicle of the Jan De Clerck family, descendants of the Beaulieu group founder, Roger De Clerck) – including the acquisitions of its American peer Redjack, the Italian Fing, the Canadian UMAKnow, and the British RankedRight.
These acquisitions have pushed Lansweeper beyond €100 million in recurring revenue, a tenfold increase in five years.
An established leader in asset intelligence
Founded over 20 years ago by IT developer Geert Moernaut, Lansweeper uses technology, AI and software to give organisations a complete picture of every connected device across their IT networks – from laptops and servers to industrial equipment and internet-connected devices.
Lansweeper welcomed Dovesco as a major stakeholder in 2018. Insight Partners – an American investor and former stakeholder of the Belgian sales enablement platform, Showpad – joined as a minority stakeholder in 2021. The family of CVC founder, Rolly van Rappard, also held a stake via the vehicle Imker Capital Partners (until now).
Today, Lansweeper serves thousands of organisations globally across all sectors, with a strong presence across both North America and Europe. It has built one of the industry's largest proprietary asset intelligence databases, supporting more than two billion recognised technology assets.
“Lansweeper has established itself as the clear independent leader in asset intelligence, operating in a highly attractive market…” comments Bridgepoint partner, Olivier van Riet Paap. “We look forward to partnering with Dave and the wider management team to accelerate international growth and further strengthen Lansweeper's position as the category leader.”
Dave and the wider Lansweeper management team will remain significant stakeholders in the business alongside Bridgepoint. Dovesco will retain a minority investment, while Insight Partners and Imker Group will exit as part of the transaction.
The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals.
Lansweeper was advised by William Blair (M&A), A&O Shearman (legal), EY (financial and tax) and EY-Parthenon (commercial and technology).
Bridgepoint was advised by J.P. Morgan (lead financial advisor), Rothschild & Co and ING (joint junior financial advisors), Clifford Chance (legal) and EY (financial and tax).
