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Xomnia attracts investor Foreman Capital for its next phase of accelerated growth

October 2023 — Xomnia, a consultancy organization specialized in data science, data engineering and artificial intelligence (AI) services, has attracted investor Foreman Capital. By partnering with Foreman Capital, Xomnia will be able to execute and accelerate its current growth strategy, as well as jointly shape the company’s international ambitions through organic growth and acquisitions.

Founded in 2013, Xomnia has acquired a dominant market position as a niche partner for data and AI propositions in the Netherlands. Xomnia’s service offering includes defining data and AI strategies, building cloud data platforms and infrastructures, developing data science and analytical products, and boosting clients’ data and analytics capabilities. The Amsterdam-based company serves a broad and impressive client base of renowned Dutch corporates and strong brands.

Foreman Capital is an entrepreneurial investment company focused on growing profitable SMEs operating in a B2B environment. From its offices in Amsterdam and Copenhagen, the Foreman team has been supporting entrepreneurs, founders and family companies in realizing their growth ambitions and further professionalizing their businesses for over 25 years.

Our role in the transaction

Oaklins’ team in the Netherlands acted as the exclusive sell-side advisor to the shareholders of Xomnia. This transaction highlights Oaklins’ strong track record and expertise in the fast-moving AI sector and emphasizes our experience in TMT-related transactions.

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“Our goal was to find a new partner for Xomnia that shares the same entrepreneurial core values, to bring the company to the next phase and broaden the exciting opportunities for our professionals. By leveraging their extensive industry experience and broad international network, Oaklins enabled us to find that ideal partner. The guidance and result-oriented approach from the Oaklins team has been proven exceptionally valuable throughout the entire process.”

William van Lith

Co-founder, Xomnia

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Frederik van der Schoot

Managing Partner
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Oaklins Netherlands

Jan-Pieter van Doorn

Director
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Oaklins Netherlands

Daaf Onijs

Associate
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Oaklins Netherlands

Oscar van Rijn

Associate
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Oaklins Netherlands

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