This strategic transaction marks SoftProject’s second add-on acquisition since partnering with Main Capital Partners in June 2024, further establishing itself as a data-driven automation & integration player.
Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Vienna, dataspot. offers an integrated platform that enables organizations to manage and govern metadata efficiently. Its core functionalities include data cataloguing, end to end data lineage, integration and automation through connectors in a secure, ISO-compliant manner. SoftProject, founded in 2000 and headquartered in Ettlingen (Germany), empowers organizations to digitize and automate business processes through its X4 BPM Suite.
Following the acquisition of Blueway in September 2025, the combined group now delivers a unique end-to-end offering: from process integration and workflow automation to trusted metadata management and governance. This enables customers to improve data quality, accelerate innovation, and unlock new data-driven use cases across industries.
The acquisition strengthens SoftProject’s footprint in the European market and enhances its expertise in metadata management and data governance. dataspot. brings a strong customer base as well as scalable technology and complementary functionalities. By integrating dataspot.’s capabilities, customers can automatically extract metadata from diverse IT systems and databases, simplifying governance and compliance while creating new opportunities for digital transformation.
We are pleased to announce the next step in our journey with SoftProject to be a driving force within the fields of data management and process digitalization."
Sven van Berge Henegouwen, Managing Partner & Head of DACH at Main: “We are pleased to announce the next step in our journey with SoftProject to be a driving force within the fields of data management and process digitalization. Through another international acquisition, we expect the group to continue establishing itself as a leading pan-European Software vendor“
André Scheffknecht, CEO of SoftProject: “The acquisition of dataspot. marks an important second step in further establishing the group as a data-first pan-European software vendor. Adding dataspot.’s metadata management and data governance capabilities to the group will create a unique offering for our customers. Together, we will solidify our position as a leading enabler of data and process excellence for our customers, further empowering organizations to drive digital transformation across Europe.”
SoftProject GmbH, headquartered in Ettlingen, Germany, is a leading European provider of solutions for data management, process automation, and digital transformation. Since its founding in 2000, SoftProject has empowered organizations to connect, govern, and leverage their data while automating business processes through its low-code platform X4 BPMS. The platform enables model-driven development without programming and offers more than 200 standardized connectors for seamless integration.
Serving over 300 companies across industries such as insurance, manufacturing, energy, and public administration, SoftProject delivers scalable solutions on-premise, in the cloud, or in hybrid environments. Following its acquisition by Main Capital Partners in 2024 and the integration of dataspot. and Blueway, SoftProject is developing into a new European champion for data expertise, metadata management, and intelligent process automation. With more than 230 employees and offices in Germany, France, Austria, Spain, and Switzerland, SoftProject continues to drive innovation and compliance for data-driven enterprises across Europe.
dataspot., headquartered in Vienna, Austria, is a leading provider of metadata management and data governance solutions. Since its foundation in 2016, dataspot. has enabled its customers to automatically pull data from IT systems and databases, facilitating easier data governance and compliance. Core capabilities include metadata management, data cataloging, as well as end to end data lineage. dataspot. serves more than 60 organizations across Austria, Switzerland and Germany, including clients in public administration, banking, utilities and other sectors. With its strong presence in the DACH market, dataspot. has become a trusted partner for business data management.
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