CarWise was founded in Almere in 1989 by brothers René and Roland Fabrie. AutoDisk followed in 1991, launched by Alain Snel and Klaas Steenstra in Haarlem. Close cooperation began in the 1990s, enabling companies to offer, for more than three decades, a single integrated, modular platform that supports the entire leasing and rental value chain. Over 370 organizations benefit from a seamlessly automated workflow encompassing every core process – from quotation and lease-price calculation, mobility budgeting, and contract and fleet management to invoicing and reporting – optimizing virtually all activities related to the renting, leasing and managing of vehicles.
With a team of about 65 professionals, a strong Benelux presence and a growing European footprint, CarWise is ready for a new phase of growth. Backed by Main, the company is well positioned to accelerate its European expansion strategy. Main and CarWise will jointly focus on further product innovation, internationalization, and enhancing customer experience through smart solutions for the leasing and rental markets. The founders of CarWise and AutoDisk will remain involved as shareholders in the business.
CarWise and AutoDisk unite front-, mid- and back-office solutions in a single modular suite, giving them a unique market position."
René Fabrie, Founder of CarWise: “Partnering with Main is a major milestone for us. We are proud of what we have built over the past 35 years, and we believe Main – together with the family and current management – is the right partner to take the company forward. Main brings extensive experience, deep local knowledge and a broad international network. We look forward to this collaboration with great confidence and enthusiasm.”
Alain Snel, Founder of AutoDisk: “We are delighted to share this news. In recent years we have already transferred operational responsibilities to Edwin Fhijnbeen, Vincent Stikkelorum and the broader management team. We are confident that, together with Main, they are well positioned to lead the company into its next phase, continuing to focus on innovation, customer experience and organizational development.”
Sjoerd Aarts, Head of Benelux & Managing Partner at Main Capital Partners: “CarWise and AutoDisk unite front-, mid- and back-office solutions in a single modular suite, giving them a unique market position. With a leading presence in the Benelux and operations in nine European countries, the company is ready for the next step in its growth strategy. We look forward to supporting Edwin, Vincent and the broader team in executing that strategy in the Benelux and across Europe.”
CarWise and AutoDisk jointly offer a one-stop mobility solution that seamlessly integrates the core processes of leasing companies – from quotation and vehicle configuration to contract management, invoicing, fleet management and reporting – enabling leasing and rental firms to boost operational efficiency, ensure compliance and make faster strategic decisions.
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