This marks MACH’s sixth add-on acquisition since partnering with Main Capital Partners and represents another strategic step in strengthening MACH’s integrated software suite for the public sector.
Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Aachen, Germany, SMS provides highly specialized software solutions for the administration of non-wage personnel expenses, such as travel, relocation, and separation costs. The company serves a long-standing and highly satisfied customer base, including large federal state agencies, universities, NGOs, and other public institutions that operate under strict regulatory frameworks.
MACH is a provider of ERP, financial management and process software for public sector organizations in Germany, serving federal, state and municipal administrations as well as semipublic institutions such as universities, churches, and NGOs. Since partnering with Main in 2020, MACH has grown significantly through organic expansion and targeted acquisitions, strengthening its integrated software offering for public administration.
Strengthening MACH’s ERP platform for public administration
SMS’ solutions are a natural extension of MACH’s ERP and financial management suite and enhance MACH’s capabilities in managing complex, highly regulated administrative processes. By combining MACH’s broad ERP platform and established sales and consulting infrastructure with SMS’ deep domain expertise, the group will be able to accelerate the rollout of SMS’ solutions and unlock cross-selling opportunities across its existing customer base. As of today, MACH and SMS already share a variety of customers, underlining the strong strategic and operational fit between both companies.
By adding the complementary strengths of SMS to MACH, we are further strengthening the positioning of MACH within the GovTech market in Germany."
Sven van Berge Henegouwen, Managing Partner at Main and Chairman of MACH’s Supervisory Board: “By adding the complementary strengths of SMS to MACH, we are further strengthening the positioning of MACH within the GovTech market in Germany. We are confident that this combination will unlock substantial growth opportunities and provide added value for both our customers and partners.”
Matthias Kohlhardt, CEO of MACH: “We are pleased to welcome SMS to MACH. I am confident that the highly specialized solutions of SMS will enrich our offering and provide additional value for our customer base.”
Gert Stiewi, CEO of SMS: “I founded SMS Stiewi with the aim of offering our clients the best possible travel management solutions, with product lines covering the settlement of travel and relocation expenses as well as separation allowances. In MACH, we have found a partner who shares our values and, at the same time, opens up new opportunities.”
MACH is a trusted provider of ERP, financial management, document management, and process management software for public and semi‑public institutions in Germany. Headquartered in Lübeck, MACH serves more than 5,000 customers across all 16 German federal states, including municipalities, ministries, hospitals, churches, and academic institutions. Since partnering with Main Capital Partners, MACH has pursued an active buy‑and‑build strategy to further expand its integrated software suite for public administration.
System‑Management Stiewi GmbH (SMS), founded in 1987 and headquartered in Aachen, Germany, develops specialized software solutions for the administration of travel, relocation and other non‑wage personnel expenses for public institutions. SMS’ solutions are used by federal and state agencies, universities, and NGOs operating under complex legal and regulatory requirements.
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