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Main Capital Partners acquires Trace One

Apr 23, 2025•8 months ago

Acquiring Company

Main Capital Partners

Acquired Company

Trace One

The HaguePuteauxFintechFinanceSoftware

Description

Main Capital Partners has announced the acquisition of Trace One from STG Partners, marking its first investment in France. Trace One is a leader in PLM and compliance software, serving a global clientele. The strategic partnership aims to enhance Trace One’s international presence and innovation potential. Main Capital plans to leverage its expertise to accelerate Trace One's growth in various industry verticals.

Company Information

Company

Main Capital Partners

Location

The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands

About

Main Capital Partners is a leading software investor managing private equity funds active in the Benelux, DACH, the Nordics, France and the United States with approximately EUR 6.5 billion in Assets under Management. Main has over 20 years of experience in strengthening software companies and works closely with the management teams in its portfolio as a strategic partner to achieve profitable growth and larger outstanding software groups. Main has approximately 90 employees operating out of its offices in The Hague, Düsseldorf, Stockholm, Antwerp, Paris and an affiliated office in Boston. Main maintains an active portfolio of over 50 software companies.

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