DealValue Group

DealValue Group is a Dutch holding company that operates digital platforms for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and business transfers. The group was formed in 2023 through the combination of Brookz and Dealsuite.

The company operates primarily in the European mid-market and small and medium-sized enterprise sectors, providing digital platforms, software and data services for M&A professionals.

History

DealValue Group was established in 2023 following the combination of Brookz and Dealsuite. In October 2023, Dutch investment company Value8 acquired a 31% stake in Brookz and combined the business with Dealsuite.

Dealsuite had previously raised €3.5 million from Value8 in April 2023 to support its international expansion.

Peter Rikhof, founder of Brookz, became chief executive officer of DealValue Group.

Subsidiaries

Dealsuite

Dealsuite is a software-as-a-service platform for M&A professionals, including corporate finance advisors, private equity firms and corporate acquirers. It was established in 2017 as a spin-off from Brookz.

The platform facilitates the exchange of buy-side and sell-side M&A mandates. Dealsuite also publishes the M&A Monitor, a report covering trends in the European M&A market.

Brookz

Brookz is a Dutch online marketplace for business transfers, focusing primarily on small and medium-sized enterprises. The company was founded in 2007 by Peter Rikhof.

Brookz operates a marketplace connecting entrepreneurs, investors and M&A professionals. It also organizes events and publishes research on the Dutch business-transfer market, including the Brookz Overname Barometer.

Operations

DealValue Group operates both open and closed digital networks. Brookz functions as an open marketplace for business transfers, while Dealsuite operates as a professional network for M&A transactions, including cross-border deals.