The transaction marks an important step into a highly attractive and fast-growing market characterized by strong structural growth drivers, attractive recurring revenue dynamics, and increasing demand for the outsourced operation of regulated and business-critical IT environments.
Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Ohlstadt, Germany, qbees is a specialist in financial IT operations, combining managed application and infrastructure services with software development and technology consulting, operating at the intersection of financial services and financial IT. The company delivers managed services, infrastructure operations, and proprietary software solutions to customers in the financial sector, including banks, exchanges, and FinTechs. Through its deep expertise in regulated financial environments, qbees supports reliable, compliant, and highly resilient IT infrastructures for mission-critical processes.
qbees’ deep domain expertise, long-standing customer relationships, and strong position in highly regulated financial environments provide a foundation for further growth. The company has established itself as a trusted partner to banks, exchanges, and FinTechs, supporting business-critical IT operations and digital infrastructure. Joining forces with Main will allow qbees to benefit from Main’s extensive experience in scaling software and IT services businesses and further accelerate its growth ambitions. qbees growth strategy will focus on organic growth, further developing its high-quality solutions and pursuing a targeted international buy-and-build strategy.
We have followed qbees’ development closely and are impressed by the company’s unique positioning at the intersection of financial services and IT, its highly specialized service portfolio, and its proven track record of delivering mission-critical solutions to customers in regulated environments."
Sven van Berge Henegouwen, Managing Partner and Head of DACH at Main, said: “We have followed qbees’ development closely and are impressed by the company’s unique positioning at the intersection of financial services and IT, its highly specialized service portfolio, and its proven track record of delivering mission-critical solutions to customers in regulated environments. We believe qbees is well-positioned to capitalize on the increasing demand for secure and resilient IT operations in the financial sector. We see the company as an excellent addition to our portfolio and look forward to supporting its next phase of growth together with the management team.”
Michael Spindler, CEO of qbees, concluded: “At qbees, we combine an engineer’s mindset with a deep understanding of the financial industry. Our customers rely on us to take responsibility for IT systems their business depends on. That takes technical expertise, practical solutions and close cooperation. With Main Capital Partners, we want to build on this foundation, invest in our team, and further develop our services. Main brings the experience and network to support us along that path. Our ambition is to grow while staying true to what makes qbees qbees: technical curiosity, a hands-on approach and partnerships built on trust. We are grateful to our team, customers and partners for the commitment and confidence that have brought us here.”
qbees, headquartered in Ohlstadt, Germany, is a specialized IT services and managed services provider focused on the financial sector. Serving banks, exchanges, FinTechs, and other regulated organizations, the company combines deep financial domain expertise with a comprehensive managed services offering to support secure, compliant, and highly resilient IT infrastructures. qbees plays a critical role in enabling the reliable operation of business-critical systems.
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