Düsseldorf, Germany / Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 3 March 2021 – Avedon’s most recent investment Macaw, today announced it acquired the German digital agency netzkern, executing on its ambition to increase market share in the DACH region. This acquisition makes the combined company the largest Sitecore implementation partner in the German market.
Earlier this month, Avedon invested in Macaw to support the growth strategy to become a leading European partner for Microsoft and Sitecore technologies, through organic growth as well as a selective buy-and-build strategy, with a priority in the DACH region. Netzkern is a successful first step in this strategy. In addition going forward, Macaw will expand its Microsoft business with other German specialists.
Avedon supported Macaw management with a cross-border collaboration from its teams in Düsseldorf and Amsterdam. The netzkern opportunity was a result of Avedon’s deep industry knowledge and network in the IT-services sector in the Benelux and DACH region.
Since its foundation 20 years ago, netzkern has grown the team to a 100 people working from its offices in Wuppertal and Hamburg. Netzkern was one of the first Sitecore partners in the DACH region where it has one of the largest Sitecore teams. Netzkern is a Sitecore Platinum Implementation Partner and Microsoft Gold Partner. Customers such as Düsseldorf Airport and RWE appreciate netzkern’s knowledge, dedication, creativity and ability to find the best solution to help them succeed, especially in challenging situations.
The two CEOs, Thomas Golatta and Daniel Schulten, will further shape the growth of the German Microsoft and Sitecore business alongside the team of Macaw Germany.
Match in terms of culture and ambition
About the merger, Golatta says: “The past twenty years have been an amazing journey. And we are incredibly proud of the team that has built netzkern to what it is today. In recent years, we’ve seen the agency world change dramatically and in order to serve our clients even better, we’re delighted to join forces with Macaw. In Macaw we have found a match in terms of company culture, passion and ambition.”
William van der Pijl, CEO of Macaw, adds: “Right from the outset when we were in discussion with Thomas and Daniel, the shared passion for making our customers successful through innovation and digitization was apparent. Also both companies enable their people to become the best version of themselves through constant challenge and self-development by creating an environment in which trust, authenticity, and collaboration are the key.”
About Macaw
Full-service digital partner Macaw supports mid- and large corporate customers with solutions and services in the areas of digital marketing and e-commerce, data and AI, working in the cloud and integrated business applications. Macaw specializes in the software solutions of Microsoft and Sitecore. This enables customers to benefit from the first-class technology and wide-ranging knowledge and experience of its more than 350 employees working from its head office in the Netherlands, as well as offices in Germany and Lithuania. Macaw serves customers such as Heineken, Eneco, Henkel, and Vorwerk.
Macaw’s love of a challenge has created a unique business culture. And the company has been rated highly on the Great Place to Work rankings for many years. For further details go to: www.macaw.net.
About netzkern
netzkern is one of the largest full-service digital agencies in Germany and a highly experienced Sitecore Platinum Implementation Partner. From its offices in Wuppertal and Hamburg, the staff of around 100 people help clients such as Düsseldorf Airport, RWE and Aktion Mensch convert prospects into enthusiastic customers through digital channels.
The agency offers all the services required for successful digital experience & e-commerce solutions. These include consulting, concept, design, implementation, online marketing and hosting (cloud and own data center). More information can be found at: http://www.netzkern.de.
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Macaw
Anke van Heerebeek
anke.van.heerebeek@macaw.nl
+31 (0)6 48203864
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Avedon
Emily Jeffries
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+31 (0)20 5682626
Macaw continues expansion in German market with acquisition of digital agency netzkern
Mar 03, 2021
Düsseldorf, Germany / Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 3 March 2021 – Avedon’s most recent investment Macaw, today announced it acquired the German digital agency netzkern, executing on its ambition to increase market share in the DACH region. This acquisition makes the combined company the largest Sitecore implementation partner in the German market.
Earlier this month, Avedon invested in Macaw to support the growth strategy to become a leading European partner for Microsoft and Sitecore technologies, through organic growth as well as a selective buy-and-build strategy, with a priority in the DACH region. Netzkern is a successful first step in this strategy. In addition going forward, Macaw will expand its Microsoft business with other German specialists.
Avedon supported Macaw management with a cross-border collaboration from its teams in Düsseldorf and Amsterdam. The netzkern opportunity was a result of Avedon’s deep industry knowledge and network in the IT-services sector in the Benelux and DACH region.
Since its foundation 20 years ago, netzkern has grown the team to a 100 people working from its offices in Wuppertal and Hamburg. Netzkern was one of the first Sitecore partners in the DACH region where it has one of the largest Sitecore teams. Netzkern is a Sitecore Platinum Implementation Partner and Microsoft Gold Partner. Customers such as Düsseldorf Airport and RWE appreciate netzkern’s knowledge, dedication, creativity and ability to find the best solution to help them succeed, especially in challenging situations.
The two CEOs, Thomas Golatta and Daniel Schulten, will further shape the growth of the German Microsoft and Sitecore business alongside the team of Macaw Germany.
Match in terms of culture and ambition
About the merger, Golatta says: “The past twenty years have been an amazing journey. And we are incredibly proud of the team that has built netzkern to what it is today. In recent years, we’ve seen the agency world change dramatically and in order to serve our clients even better, we’re delighted to join forces with Macaw. In Macaw we have found a match in terms of company culture, passion and ambition.”
William van der Pijl, CEO of Macaw, adds: “Right from the outset when we were in discussion with Thomas and Daniel, the shared passion for making our customers successful through innovation and digitization was apparent. Also both companies enable their people to become the best version of themselves through constant challenge and self-development by creating an environment in which trust, authenticity, and collaboration are the key.”
About Macaw
Full-service digital partner Macaw supports mid- and large corporate customers with solutions and services in the areas of digital marketing and e-commerce, data and AI, working in the cloud and integrated business applications. Macaw specializes in the software solutions of Microsoft and Sitecore. This enables customers to benefit from the first-class technology and wide-ranging knowledge and experience of its more than 350 employees working from its head office in the Netherlands, as well as offices in Germany and Lithuania. Macaw serves customers such as Heineken, Eneco, Henkel, and Vorwerk.
Macaw’s love of a challenge has created a unique business culture. And the company has been rated highly on the Great Place to Work rankings for many years. For further details go to: www.macaw.net.
About netzkern
netzkern is one of the largest full-service digital agencies in Germany and a highly experienced Sitecore Platinum Implementation Partner. From its offices in Wuppertal and Hamburg, the staff of around 100 people help clients such as Düsseldorf Airport, RWE and Aktion Mensch convert prospects into enthusiastic customers through digital channels.
The agency offers all the services required for successful digital experience & e-commerce solutions. These include consulting, concept, design, implementation, online marketing and hosting (cloud and own data center). More information can be found at: http://www.netzkern.de.
For more press information
Macaw
Anke van Heerebeek
anke.van.heerebeek@macaw.nl
+31 (0)6 48203864
For more press information
Avedon
Emily Jeffries
info@avedoncapital.com
+31 (0)20 5682626