Deventer, 9 January 2026 – Ignite Group has taken another significant step in its ambitious European growth journey with the acquisition of Breda-based Finestri Subsidie Management. The acquisition forms part of Ignite Group’s active buy & build strategy and strengthens its presence across the Netherlands. At the same time, it reinforces the Group’s continued focus on expanding its market position and progressing towards becoming a leading European grant and funding advisory firm. The addition of Finestri’s team of approximately 12 specialized professionals aligns seamlessly with Ignite Group’s long-term vision.
Within the complex grant landscape, Finestri has proven itself as an expert player that values thorough advice and careful grant accountability. Through this acquisition, Ignite Group strengthens its footprint specific in the Brabant region and South-Holland enhances its expertise in the healthcare sector, where Finestri has particularly distinguished itself. In addition, Finestri brings strong knowledge in the fields of Education and ICT.
The integration into Ignite Group gives Finestri’s customers access to a broader range of high-quality services. Finestri’s personal, sector-focused approach is now complemented by Ignite Group’s scale, international network and digital capabilities. As a result, Finestri’s customers can benefit from a more comprehensive and in-depth service offering that supports them in realising their ambitions at both national and international level.
Finestri’s management will remain on board to oversee the integration and further develop the joint full-service proposition. For existing Finestri customers, day-to-day collaboration will largely remain the same: they will continue to work with their trusted advisors and experience the personal approach that has long characterized Finestri.
“Finestri is a true full-service agency in the grant market and a valuable addition to our existing service offering,” says Henk Heerink, Chief Business Officer of Ignite Group. “We are particularly pleased with the expertise that Finestri brings in serving customers in the healthcare sector.”
Manuel Ebner, Group CEO of Ignite Group, adds: “With this acquisition, we significantly strengthen our position in the Netherlands and continue building our leading market position. The combination of Finestri’s sector-specific expertise and our scale enables us to serve customers in the Netherlands even better while simultaneously growing towards our European ambitions.”
Marcel Grosfeld, partner of Finestri Subsidie Management: “We are delighted to become part of Ignite Group. This step enables us to serve all our customers and especially those in the healthcare, education and ICT sectors even better with the thorough advice and careful accountability we are known for. At the same time, we gain access to an international network and digital innovations that offer new opportunities for our customers.”
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About Ignite Group
Ignite Group is an international funding consultancy group that offers a unique combination of digital solutions and funding consultancy with 10 locations across Germany and the Netherlands. With a team of 240 highly qualified and specialized employees, Ignite Group supports companies, municipalities and educational institutions in identifying, applying for and managing funding projects at regional, national and EU level.
About Finestri Subsidie Management
Finestri is an experienced and reliable player in the field of grant management. The firm oversees the entire grant acquisition process for its customers. This includes identifying opportunities, making well-considered choices about which grant trajectories to pursue, and maintaining a strong focus on administrative compliance to ensure that awarded grant funds are utilised to the fullest. Finestri’s grant specialists are highly skilled and committed, with specific expertise in various market sectors and grant themes.
For more information, please contact Ferry van der Bloemen at +31630839011 & [email protected]
