Freshfields advises GRO Capital on first acquisition in Benelux market

Global law firm Freshfields has advised Danish private equity firm GRO Capital (GRO) on its acquisition of AIMMS, a Netherlands-based pioneer in supply chain and decision optimisation software. The deal marks GRO’s first investment in the Benelux region.

AIMMS provides advanced modelling and optimisation software solutions used by global enterprises across industries such as manufacturing, logistics, retail and energy. Its client portfolio includes companies such as Heineken, ASML, Air Liquide, Maersk and Sainsbury’s. The partnership with GRO is expected to accelerate AIMMS’ products development and global expansion.

The acquisition aligns with GRO’s strategy of investing exceptional software companies across Northern Europe with strong market potential and differentiated technology.

Freshfields provided comprehensive advice on the transaction and related debt financing.

The team was led by Partner Menno Verboom with support by Senior Associate Thijs van Gammeren and also included Senior Associates Sophie Stuijt, Mark Maarschalkerweerd, Emelde Rubaij Bouman and Associates Juliette Willems, Maxine Lemstra, Sander Verspiek, Noah Beukeboom and Arsenyo Velzel (all M&A, Amsterdam).

The finance team was led by Counsel Tim Elkerbout, Senior Associate Clare Moran and Associate Dámaris Engelschman (all Finance, Amsterdam).

The team also included Partner Bob van Kasteren and Senior Associate Daan van Schaik (both Tax) as well as Partner Brechje Nollen and Associate Thom Veldhuizen (both Employment Law Amsterdam).