Dutch service management provider TOPdesk raises €200M from CVC Growth Funds: Know more

The investment came from CVC Growth Funds, marking a significant milestone as the company welcomes its first external capital infusion while staying under founder ownership. Sebastian Künne, Senior MD at CVC says, “The passion that Wolter (co-founder of TOPdesk) and his team have to deliver new capabilities to their customers has made the business the success it is today.” “We’re thrilled to support Wolter in bringing this market leader to many more customers and new geographies around the world.” TOPdesk provides a service management solution designed to help individuals excel at their work. Founded by CEO Wolter Smit and co-founder Frank Droogsma in the 1990s, TOPdesk originated from their firsthand experiences as programmers and helpdesk employees, respectively. TOPdesk selected CVC as its strategic partner for the next growth phase, citing valuable expertise and a focus on corporate social responsibility. This exciting step feels immensely right, and I am proud to embark on the next chapter of TOPdesk with them.” CVC, a global private markets manager with €177B in assets under management and a vast network spanning EMEA, the Americas, and Asia, operates through its private equity strategy.