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Ignite Group, a market leader in grants, proudly announces the acquisition of Ruber Acia, a renowned player in the grant landscape. This strategic acquisition strengthens Ignite Group’s market position and expands its product and service portfolio. 

  • Strategic Advantages: This is the first strategic step of Ignite Group into Northern Netherlands. Ignite Group already serves many customers here, but with the acquisition of Ruber Acia, we now have a physical presence in Groningen. From this base, we can better serve our customers in Groningen, Drenthe, and Friesland. 
  • Future Plans: Keep an eye on the news. As you know, our growth strategy is to become the largest and best grant advisor in Europe. We might have more announcements soon.  

 “We are very pleased with the addition of Ruber Acia to the Ignite Group. This new acquisition marks the next step in the growth of our wonderful company. Now, we can also better serve our customers in the North of the Netherlands,” says Henk Heerink, CEO of Ignite Group. 

 Harold Helmus, CEO of Ruber Acia, added, “Joining forces with Ignite Group is a logical next step for our company. It provides growth opportunities for our people and our customers. Now, we can benefit from Ignite Group’s specialized expertise and digital solutions, allowing us to serve our customers more effectively and efficiently.” 

 About Ignite Group
Ignite Group is the only agency in the Netherlands that uniquely combines digital solutions and grant consultancy. We contribute daily to achieving our customers’ goals. We make your progress possible. Ignite Group employs highly educated and often specialized consultants, delivering top quality for initiating and managing grant projects at all levels (regional, national, and European). 

About Ruber Acia
Ruber Acia is a leading full-service grant consultancy firm specializing in applying for the most promising grants and providing extensive support after grant approval. Under the name WBSOKantoor, Ruber Acia specializes in the WBSO and the Innovation Box. Due to ongoing developments in grants and organizations, Ruber Acia offers a standby service to ensure customers are always aware of the latest and most relevant grant programs. Personal involvement and fruitful collaboration are central to Ruber Acia, with open and honest communication forming the basis of their service. 

For more information, please contact our Commercial Director Ron Coenen at +31 6 17672484 & ron.coenen@ignite-group.nl 

Deventer, July 3rd 2024 – Ignite Group, a leading pure-play R&D tax credit advisory, data, and software provider, proudly announces that it has secured financing from Kartesia, a prominent European provider of credit and capital solutions to mid-market companies. This strategic partnership is set to fuel Ignite Group’s ambitious buy-and-build strategy, further solidifying its position as a leader in the European market for R&D tax credits advisory, data and software. The capital for this transaction is drawn from Kartesia’s Senior Opportunities fund (KSO I and II).

 

Ignite Group, formerly known as Vindsubsidies, has made significant strides in expanding internationally and strengthening its market presence. The company rebranded in May 2024 to reflect its growth and vision of becoming the category-leading, tech-enabled advisor to the European innovation economy. Currently, Ignite Group has ten offices in 2 countries and boasts a workforce that has tripled over the last three years, demonstrating consistent global revenue growth at a 50%+ CAGR.

 

The financing provided by Kartesia will support Ignite Group’s strategic growth initiatives, enabling further expansion through targeted acquisitions in the Netherlands, Germany and across Europe. With a proven track record of successfully executing its buy-and-build thesis, Ignite Group has acquired six companies in the past two and a half years, bolstering its market position and enhancing its customer value proposition.

 

Henk Heerink, CEO of Ignite Group, expressed his enthusiasm for the new partnership: “We are highly motivated to have received the trust and support from Kartesia. This facility will allow us to accelerate our growth strategy and bring our high-quality R&D tax credit and grant advisory services, data, and software to a larger part of the European market. It aligns perfectly with our vision to be the leading tech-enabled partner to the European innovation economy.”

 

Ruben Moen, Associate Director at Kartesia, commented: “We are excited to partner with Ignite Group and Silvertree to support the next chapter of their impressive growth story.  Ignite Group offers best-in-class service delivery through its skilled personnel and advanced technology solutions. With a proven track record in M&A, Ignite Group is well positioned to lead consolidation efforts in the European market for R&D tax credits advisory, data and software, a sector that is vital to Europe’s long-term innovation capacity and success.”

 

Nicholas Theuerkauf, Managing Partner at SilverTree Equity, echoed the positive sentiment: “Ignite Group is investing significantly in its people, software and data solutions to further enhance a leading customer value proposition. The partnership with Kartesia is testament to the significant market opportunity and will further accelerate these investments and the company’s M&A strategy.”

 

Avaxa Debt Advisors acted as advisor to arrange the financing. DLA Piper and Clifford Chance acted as counsel on the transaction.  

 

About Kartesia:

Kartesia is a pan-European, independent and privately-owned specialist provider of financing solutions, focused on offering customised resources across the capital structure to leading mid-market companies from a wide range of industries, with the view to accelerate their pace of growth. Kartesia manages over €6.8bn in assets and is operated by a team of 100+ professionals across investment and operating teams led by its three founding Managing Partners. The organisation has offices in Amsterdam, Brussels, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Milan, Munich and Paris.

 

About Ignite Group:

Founded in 1997, Ignite Group is a leading, technology-enabled R&D grant consultancy headquartered in the Netherlands. The company offers full-service advice on grants and subsidies, as well as a range of digital products, including the most comprehensive subsidy database in the Netherlands. Ignite Group contributes daily to European innovation, progress and sustainability in all sectors through its services and data offerings.

 

Ignite Group employs highly qualified and specialized consultants with extensive experience in initiating and managing funding projects at regional, national and European level. Ignite Group has been continuously awarded the FD Gazellen Award as one of the fastest growing companies in the Netherlands for the last 7 years.

 

About Silvertree Equity:

SilverTree Equity is a sector specialist private equity firm. SilverTree invests exclusively in software, technology, and technology-enabled businesses. The firm is differentiated by its focus on value creation, sector specialism, and deep network of operational resources and industry relationships. The SilverTree team has successfully completed or been involved in over 75 transactions.

 

For more information visit: www.kartesia.com

 

For further details please contact:

 

H/Advisors Maitland

kartesia-maitland@h-advisors.global

+44 7754943601

Deventer, May 15, 2024 – leading pure-play R&D tax credit and grant advisory and software provider, Vindsubsidies, is unveiling its new company rebrand, marking the significant progress on international expansion and strong organic and inorganic growth. Proud to partner with entrepreneurs, education institutions, large enterprise and governments, Ignite Group is building toward its vision to be the category-leading, AI -powered advisory and technology partner to the European innovation economy.

  • Over the last 3 years, the Group’s global turnover has consistently grown at a 50%+ CAGR
  • The global workforce has increased by >3x in 3 years
  • The group has grown to be present in 4 countries with 10 offices
  • Ignite has successfully submitted >15,000 RD tax credit applications for >2,500 organization

 

More than 25 years of experience with over 300 experts

In the past 2.5 years, Vindsubsidies has successfully executed on its buy-and-build thesis, acquiring 6 companies to solidify its market position and deliver enhanced customer value. CEO Henk Heerink states, “With 10 branches in the Netherlands and Germany, it is time to bring the underlying brands together under one name. Ignite Group combines the in-depth expertise of a number of renowned players in the R&D tax credit and grant market.” This results in a unique full-service offering covering the full R&D tax credit and grant application lifecycle.

 

A new level of full-service

Ignite Group provides advice on provincial, national, and European grants and has various vertical-specific teams covering sectors including IT, life sciences, energy and manufacturing. In addition to R&D tax credit and grant advisory services, Ignite Group offers a suite of proprietary workflow management solutions. Leveraging its tech-enablement and employee base of 190 R&D tax credit and grant experts, Ignite Group can effectively support its customers in navigating the increasingly complex subsidy landscape.

 

Proprietary suite of digital solutions

One of Ignite Group’s differentiating factors, alongside its full-service offering, are its proprietary digital solutions. “We are amongst the leading tech-enabled R&D tax credit and grant advisory firms in Europe,” Henk continues. “Our leading database provides insight into and unlocks thousands of regional, national, and European grants.”

 

Prepared for the future

Over the last few years, Ignite Group has significantly invested in talent and innovation to enhance the customer value proposition, create a great place to work and enable accelerated growth. SilverTree Managing Partner, John Messamore comments “Ignite Group is set to continue to deliver mission-critical software and services to Europe’s most innovative companies, leveraging its talented consultants and proprietary technology.” Nicholas Theuerkauf, Managing Partner of SilverTree, adds “the rebranding to Ignite Group provides a strong foundation for further growth toward building a European-wide, tech-enabled innovation leader,” Cees van den Heijkant, Chair of the Board, further adds: “It is great to see what happens when you bring together so much expertise. A team of professionals truly delivering expert work to deliver value for their customers across the entire subsidy landscape”

 

For more information, please contact our Commercial Director Ron Coenen via
+31 (0)6-17672484 & ron.coenen@ignite-group.nl.

 

 

 

Deventer, May 15, 2024 – leading pure-play R&D tax credit and grant advisory and software provider, Vindsubsidies, is unveiling its new company rebrand, marking the significant progress on international expansion and strong organic and inorganic growth. Proud to partner with entrepreneurs, education institutions, large enterprise and governments, Ignite Group is building toward its vision to be the category-leading, AI -powered advisory and technology partner to the European innovation economy.

  • Over the last 3 years, the Group’s global turnover has consistently grown at a 50%+ CAGR
  • The global workforce has increased by >3x in 3 years
  • The group has grown to be present in 4 countries with 10 offices
  • Ignite has successfully submitted >15,000 RD tax credit applications for >2,500 organization

 

More than 25 years of experience with over 300 experts

In the past 2.5 years, Vindsubsidies has successfully executed on its buy-and-build thesis, acquiring 6 companies to solidify its market position and deliver enhanced customer value. CEO Henk Heerink states, “With 10 branches in the Netherlands and Germany, it is time to bring the underlying brands together under one name. Ignite Group combines the in-depth expertise of a number of renowned players in the R&D tax credit and grant market.” This results in a unique full-service offering covering the full R&D tax credit and grant application lifecycle.

 

A new level of full-service

Ignite Group provides advice on provincial, national, and European grants and has various vertical-specific teams covering sectors including IT, life sciences, energy and manufacturing. In addition to R&D tax credit and grant advisory services, Ignite Group offers a suite of proprietary workflow management solutions. Leveraging its tech-enablement and employee base of 190 R&D tax credit and grant experts, Ignite Group can effectively support its customers in navigating the increasingly complex subsidy landscape.

 

Proprietary suite of digital solutions

One of Ignite Group’s differentiating factors, alongside its full-service offering, are its proprietary digital solutions. “We are amongst the leading tech-enabled R&D tax credit and grant advisory firms in Europe,” Henk continues. “Our leading database provides insight into and unlocks thousands of regional, national, and European grants.”

 

Prepared for the future

Over the last few years, Ignite Group has significantly invested in talent and innovation to enhance the customer value proposition, create a great place to work and enable accelerated growth. SilverTree Managing Partner, John Messamore comments “Ignite Group is set to continue to deliver mission-critical software and services to Europe’s most innovative companies, leveraging its talented consultants and proprietary technology.” Nicholas Theuerkauf, Managing Partner of SilverTree, adds “the rebranding to Ignite Group provides a strong foundation for further growth toward building a European-wide, tech-enabled innovation leader,” Cees van den Heijkant, Chair of the Board, further adds: “It is great to see what happens when you bring together so much expertise. A team of professionals truly delivering expert work to deliver value for their customers across the entire subsidy landscape”

 

For more information, please contact our Commercial Director Ron Coenen via
+31 (0)6-17672484 & ron.coenen@ignite-group.nl.

 

 

 

Deventer, May 15, 2024 – leading pure-play R&D tax credit and grant advisory and software provider, Vindsubsidies, is unveiling its new company rebrand, marking the significant progress on international expansion and strong organic and inorganic growth. Proud to partner with entrepreneurs, education institutions, large enterprise and governments, Ignite Group is building toward its vision to be the category-leading, AI -powered advisory and technology partner to the European innovation economy.

  • Over the last 3 years, the Group’s global turnover has consistently grown at a 50%+ CAGR
  • The global workforce has increased by >3x in 3 years
  • The group has grown to be present in 4 countries with 10 offices
  • Ignite has successfully submitted >15,000 RD tax credit applications for >2,500 organization

 

More than 25 years of experience with over 300 experts

In the past 2.5 years, Vindsubsidies has successfully executed on its buy-and-build thesis, acquiring 6 companies to solidify its market position and deliver enhanced customer value. CEO Henk Heerink states, “With 10 branches in the Netherlands and Germany, it is time to bring the underlying brands together under one name. Ignite Group combines the in-depth expertise of a number of renowned players in the R&D tax credit and grant market.” This results in a unique full-service offering covering the full R&D tax credit and grant application lifecycle.

 

A new level of full-service

Ignite Group provides advice on provincial, national, and European grants and has various vertical-specific teams covering sectors including IT, life sciences, energy and manufacturing. In addition to R&D tax credit and grant advisory services, Ignite Group offers a suite of proprietary workflow management solutions. Leveraging its tech-enablement and employee base of 190 R&D tax credit and grant experts, Ignite Group can effectively support its customers in navigating the increasingly complex subsidy landscape.

 

Proprietary suite of digital solutions

One of Ignite Group’s differentiating factors, alongside its full-service offering, are its proprietary digital solutions. “We are amongst the leading tech-enabled R&D tax credit and grant advisory firms in Europe,” Henk continues. “Our leading database provides insight into and unlocks thousands of regional, national, and European grants.”

 

Prepared for the future

Over the last few years, Ignite Group has significantly invested in talent and innovation to enhance the customer value proposition, create a great place to work and enable accelerated growth. SilverTree Managing Partner, John Messamore comments “Ignite Group is set to continue to deliver mission-critical software and services to Europe’s most innovative companies, leveraging its talented consultants and proprietary technology.” Nicholas Theuerkauf, Managing Partner of SilverTree, adds “the rebranding to Ignite Group provides a strong foundation for further growth toward building a European-wide, tech-enabled innovation leader,” Cees van den Heijkant, Chair of the Board, further adds: “It is great to see what happens when you bring together so much expertise. A team of professionals truly delivering expert work to deliver value for their customers across the entire subsidy landscape”

 

For more information, please contact our Commercial Director Ron Coenen via
+31 (0)6-17672484 & ron.coenen@ignite-group.nl.

 

 

 

Deventer, May 15, 2024 – leading pure-play R&D tax credit and grant advisory and software provider, Vindsubsidies, is unveiling its new company rebrand, marking the significant progress on international expansion and strong organic and inorganic growth. Proud to partner with entrepreneurs, education institutions, large enterprise and governments, Ignite Group is building toward its vision to be the category-leading, AI -powered advisory and technology partner to the European innovation economy.

  • Over the last 3 years, the Group’s global turnover has consistently grown at a 50%+ CAGR
  • The global workforce has increased by >3x in 3 years
  • The group has grown to be present in 4 countries with 10 offices
  • Ignite has successfully submitted >15,000 RD tax credit applications for >2,500 organization

 

More than 25 years of experience with over 300 experts

In the past 2.5 years, Vindsubsidies has successfully executed on its buy-and-build thesis, acquiring 6 companies to solidify its market position and deliver enhanced customer value. CEO Henk Heerink states, “With 10 branches in the Netherlands and Germany, it is time to bring the underlying brands together under one name. Ignite Group combines the in-depth expertise of a number of renowned players in the R&D tax credit and grant market.” This results in a unique full-service offering covering the full R&D tax credit and grant application lifecycle.

 

A new level of full-service

Ignite Group provides advice on provincial, national, and European grants and has various vertical-specific teams covering sectors including IT, life sciences, energy and manufacturing. In addition to R&D tax credit and grant advisory services, Ignite Group offers a suite of proprietary workflow management solutions. Leveraging its tech-enablement and employee base of 190 R&D tax credit and grant experts, Ignite Group can effectively support its customers in navigating the increasingly complex subsidy landscape.

 

Proprietary suite of digital solutions

One of Ignite Group’s differentiating factors, alongside its full-service offering, are its proprietary digital solutions. “We are amongst the leading tech-enabled R&D tax credit and grant advisory firms in Europe,” Henk continues. “Our leading database provides insight into and unlocks thousands of regional, national, and European grants.”

 

Prepared for the future

Over the last few years, Ignite Group has significantly invested in talent and innovation to enhance the customer value proposition, create a great place to work and enable accelerated growth. SilverTree Managing Partner, John Messamore comments “Ignite Group is set to continue to deliver mission-critical software and services to Europe’s most innovative companies, leveraging its talented consultants and proprietary technology.” Nicholas Theuerkauf, Managing Partner of SilverTree, adds “the rebranding to Ignite Group provides a strong foundation for further growth toward building a European-wide, tech-enabled innovation leader,” Cees van den Heijkant, Chair of the Board, further adds: “It is great to see what happens when you bring together so much expertise. A team of professionals truly delivering expert work to deliver value for their customers across the entire subsidy landscape”

 

For more information, please contact our Commercial Director Ron Coenen via
+31 (0)6-17672484 & ron.coenen@ignite-group.nl.

 

 

 

Deventer, May 15, 2024 – leading pure-play R&D tax credit and grant advisory and software provider, Vindsubsidies, is unveiling its new company rebrand, marking the significant progress on international expansion and strong organic and inorganic growth. Proud to partner with entrepreneurs, education institutions, large enterprise and governments, Ignite Group is building toward its vision to be the category-leading, AI -powered advisory and technology partner to the European innovation economy.

  • Over the last 3 years, the Group’s global turnover has consistently grown at a 50%+ CAGR
  • The global workforce has increased by >3x in 3 years
  • The group has grown to be present in 4 countries with 10 offices
  • Ignite has successfully submitted >15,000 RD tax credit applications for >2,500 organization

 

More than 25 years of experience with over 300 experts

In the past 2.5 years, Vindsubsidies has successfully executed on its buy-and-build thesis, acquiring 6 companies to solidify its market position and deliver enhanced customer value. CEO Henk Heerink states, “With 10 branches in the Netherlands and Germany, it is time to bring the underlying brands together under one name. Ignite Group combines the in-depth expertise of a number of renowned players in the R&D tax credit and grant market.” This results in a unique full-service offering covering the full R&D tax credit and grant application lifecycle.

 

A new level of full-service

Ignite Group provides advice on provincial, national, and European grants and has various vertical-specific teams covering sectors including IT, life sciences, energy and manufacturing. In addition to R&D tax credit and grant advisory services, Ignite Group offers a suite of proprietary workflow management solutions. Leveraging its tech-enablement and employee base of 190 R&D tax credit and grant experts, Ignite Group can effectively support its customers in navigating the increasingly complex subsidy landscape.

 

Proprietary suite of digital solutions

One of Ignite Group’s differentiating factors, alongside its full-service offering, are its proprietary digital solutions. “We are amongst the leading tech-enabled R&D tax credit and grant advisory firms in Europe,” Henk continues. “Our leading database provides insight into and unlocks thousands of regional, national, and European grants.”

 

Prepared for the future

Over the last few years, Ignite Group has significantly invested in talent and innovation to enhance the customer value proposition, create a great place to work and enable accelerated growth. SilverTree Managing Partner, John Messamore comments “Ignite Group is set to continue to deliver mission-critical software and services to Europe’s most innovative companies, leveraging its talented consultants and proprietary technology.” Nicholas Theuerkauf, Managing Partner of SilverTree, adds “the rebranding to Ignite Group provides a strong foundation for further growth toward building a European-wide, tech-enabled innovation leader,” Cees van den Heijkant, Chair of the Board, further adds: “It is great to see what happens when you bring together so much expertise. A team of professionals truly delivering expert work to deliver value for their customers across the entire subsidy landscape”

 

For more information, please contact our Commercial Director Ron Coenen via
+31 (0)6-17672484 & ron.coenen@ignite-group.nl.

 

 

 

Deventer, May 15, 2024 – leading pure-play R&D tax credit and grant advisory and software provider, Vindsubsidies, is unveiling its new company rebrand, marking the significant progress on international expansion and strong organic and inorganic growth. Proud to partner with entrepreneurs, education institutions, large enterprise and governments, Ignite Group is building toward its vision to be the category-leading, AI -powered advisory and technology partner to the European innovation economy.

  • Over the last 3 years, the Group’s global turnover has consistently grown at a 50%+ CAGR
  • The global workforce has increased by >3x in 3 years
  • The group has grown to be present in 4 countries with 10 offices
  • Ignite has successfully submitted >15,000 RD tax credit applications for >2,500 organization

 

More than 25 years of experience with over 300 experts

In the past 2.5 years, Vindsubsidies has successfully executed on its buy-and-build thesis, acquiring 6 companies to solidify its market position and deliver enhanced customer value. CEO Henk Heerink states, “With 10 branches in the Netherlands and Germany, it is time to bring the underlying brands together under one name. Ignite Group combines the in-depth expertise of a number of renowned players in the R&D tax credit and grant market.” This results in a unique full-service offering covering the full R&D tax credit and grant application lifecycle.

 

A new level of full-service

Ignite Group provides advice on provincial, national, and European grants and has various vertical-specific teams covering sectors including IT, life sciences, energy and manufacturing. In addition to R&D tax credit and grant advisory services, Ignite Group offers a suite of proprietary workflow management solutions. Leveraging its tech-enablement and employee base of 190 R&D tax credit and grant experts, Ignite Group can effectively support its customers in navigating the increasingly complex subsidy landscape.

 

Proprietary suite of digital solutions

One of Ignite Group’s differentiating factors, alongside its full-service offering, are its proprietary digital solutions. “We are amongst the leading tech-enabled R&D tax credit and grant advisory firms in Europe,” Henk continues. “Our leading database provides insight into and unlocks thousands of regional, national, and European grants.”

 

Prepared for the future

Over the last few years, Ignite Group has significantly invested in talent and innovation to enhance the customer value proposition, create a great place to work and enable accelerated growth. SilverTree Managing Partner, John Messamore comments “Ignite Group is set to continue to deliver mission-critical software and services to Europe’s most innovative companies, leveraging its talented consultants and proprietary technology.” Nicholas Theuerkauf, Managing Partner of SilverTree, adds “the rebranding to Ignite Group provides a strong foundation for further growth toward building a European-wide, tech-enabled innovation leader,” Cees van den Heijkant, Chair of the Board, further adds: “It is great to see what happens when you bring together so much expertise. A team of professionals truly delivering expert work to deliver value for their customers across the entire subsidy landscape”

 

For more information, please contact our Commercial Director Ron Coenen via
+31 (0)6-17672484 & ron.coenen@ignite-group.nl.