Polpo, the smart platform for political and policy monitoring in the Netherlands and Belgium, proudly announces that as of 12 February it has welcomed a new investor. CNBB acquires a small majority stake in Polpo, whereby the current investors transfer their shares. The remaining shares will stay in the hands of the existing shareholders: Caspar Pille, Johan van Zaanen, Desmin Dekker and Hans van Krevel.
The management team remains unchanged and will continue, as you are accustomed to, to be responsible for the daily management and our collaboration with you.
Through this partnership, Polpo aims to accelerate its growth in the coming years, further expand internationally, and fast-track the development of its platform with even more applications of artificial intelligence.
As Polpo, we would also like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank Hanke Dekker and Hans van Krevel, our initial investors, for their support. From the very beginning they believed in Polpo and never wavered in that belief. Polpo would not be where it is today without their guidance.
Strengthening Growth and Innovation
“With CNBB, we are bringing on board a strong partner who shares our vision: using technology to make political monitoring smarter,” says Caspar Pille (CEO). “Their experience in scaling software platforms gives us the opportunity to innovate faster and further deepen our AI-driven technology. We remain fully committed to our mission of making complex political information understandable, accessible and relevant for our users.”
Continued Focus on Customers and Quality
Polpo’s management team remains unchanged and will continue to be responsible for the day-to-day management of the company. The partnership with CNBB will have no impact on existing contracts or ways of working.
“Our users can continue to rely on the same quality and personal approach as always,” emphasizes Johan van Zaanen (CCO). “Polpo already operates at a high professional level, with strong customer relationships and a clear focus on quality. With CNBB as our partner, we will build on this foundation and further strengthen our organization, enabling us to deepen both our services and our collaboration with clients. Our culture and way of working will remain central.”
Accelerating International Expansion
The partnership with CNBB is aimed at strengthening Polpo’s international presence and technological edge. CNBB invests in technology-driven companies that stand out through innovation, scalability and international growth. “With CNBB, we are taking an important step toward further international expansion,” says Desmin Dekker (CBDO). “In the coming years, our focus will be on expanding across Europe, particularly in Belgium and other EU Member States. Our goal is to make political and policy information in multiple countries available in a smart and accessible way, enabling our clients to better anticipate developments relevant to them.”
About CNBB
CNBB Equity Partners is an investment firm that focuses on technology-driven companies that are ready to accelerate their growth with a strong strategic partner. Its portfolio includes Spotler Group, Bundeling, Wyzetalk and Yoda.
More information about this deal can be found on Dealmakerdata.be, the Belgian deal database.
