We have advised Waterland Private Equity (Waterland) on raising finance to support the acquisition of dacoso GmbH (dacoso), a leading DACH, IT service provider of networks and cyber security.
Headquartered near Frankfurt am Main, Germany, with representations in Austria and Switzerland, dacoso focuses on network integration and data security solutions through managed services for optical networks, intelligent networks, and cyber security. Additional services comprise consulting, integration, and roll-out services through its nationwide, field service network. dacoso serves more than 150 contracted customers, including leading companies from various industries such as telecommunications, financial services, and the public sector.
Waterland is a pan-European, mid-market buyout specialist. Founded in 1999, the company manages assets of more than €14bn and, with over 130 investment professionals, is one of the leading players in the European, mid-cap private equity market. Waterland focuses on high-growth companies with international development potential, investing in various sectors including technology, healthcare, and industrials.
