Validata Group (Validata), a leading Dutch technology company specializing in employment screening software, has been acquired by DISA Global Solutions, a leading player in the field of employment screening in the United States. Hogenhouck ma advised Validata in this transaction.
A strategic step in international ambition
Validata Group, founded in 2009, is a market leader in software driven employment screening and performs tens of thousands of screenings annually for Dutch and international employers. With offices in Amsterdam and Stockholm and a growing client base in international markets, this acquisition marks a strategic step to accelerate Validata’s internationalization. As an innovative technology company in screening software, Validata helps organizations worldwide make decisions with fast and efficient online screening solutions. With a strong focus on customer focus and integrity, Validata helps customers comply with laws and regulations and thus contributes to a safe working environment. Harm Voogt, Managing Director and (co)founder of Validata: “This acquisition marks an important milestone in our company history. Our services continue to grow and become increasingly international. This strategic move allows us to better shape that internationalization for our customers, which is exactly what we were looking for. Together with DISA, we strive to strengthen our national and international market position and continuously improve the added value we offer to our clients.”
Harmonious vision
Founded in 1986, DISA Global Solutions is a leading provider of employee screening and compliance services. DISA performs more than ten million screenings per year for clients worldwide, including for more than 30% of Fortune 500 companies. With a focus on helping employers make informed workforce decisions and build a culture of workplace safety, DISA continues to grow and offer a comprehensive range of services to clients around the world. DISA has had U.S. top mid-market private equity Audax behind it as a major shareholder since 2022. The acquisition of Validata is DISA’s second major international acquisition in the past nine months. Suzie Rurode, international president of DISA said, “We are delighted to have entered into this partnership. Validata’s cutting-edge technology and exceptional management team align perfectly with our vision. We see this acquisition as much more than just an expansion; it is a fusion of forces that will redefine the approach to international screening. Together, it will be much easier to create added value for our renowned clients.”
Global visibility
Together, Validata and DISA aim to strengthen their national and international market position and increase the added value they deliver to their valued customers. Validata will remain based in Amsterdam and will operate under strict European data protection legislation. All data processing will take place within Europe, with data stored exclusively on servers within the EU.
Buy build process
Hogenhouck MA, advised the shareholders of Validata, led by Victor Rosier, Thijs Piso and Robin Korver. Victor on the process: “The complementary skills of the shareholders, together with their team, led to the success of Validata. The MA process was intensive and effective, with significant interest from the market. The acquisition by U.S. partner DISA, opens the door to a global strategy for Validata, allowing for more added value for customers and actively supporting Validata’s management. The transaction provides synergy in terms of technology and local presence. Validata’s software platform will be deployed for DISA’s (new) international customers, while Validata benefits from DISA’s services in the Americas and Audax’s qualities in rolling out the desired buy build strategy.”
