Main Capital Partners has acquired a majority stake in CarWise and AutoDisk

CarWise and AutoDisk (together referred to as CarWise), leading providers of integrated front-, mid- and back-office ERP software for the leasing and car rental sector in the Benelux, have sold a majority stake to Main Capital Partners, a prominent European software investor.

Founded in 1989 in Almere by brothers René and Roland Fabrie, CarWise quickly emerged as a pioneer in automotive ERP solutions. AutoDisk was established shortly thereafter in 1991 in Haarlem by Alain Snel and Klaas Steenstra. The two companies began collaborating in the 1990s, and have since combined their strengths to develop a fully integrated, modular platform supporting the entire leasing and rental value chain for over three decades. Today, more than 370 organizations rely on the CarWise platform to power a seamless, automated workflow that spans the full mobility value chain. The software supports all core business functions, from quotation and lease-price calculation, mobility budgeting and contract and fleet management to invoicing and reporting, enabling clients to boost operational efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance and accelerate strategic decision-making. With a team of about 65 professionals, a strong foundation in the Benelux and a growing European footprint, CarWise is ready for a new phase of growth. Supported by Main Capital Partners, the company is well positioned to accelerate its European expansion strategy, with a joint focus on further product innovation, internationalization and enhancing customer experience through advanced digital solutions for the leasing and rental markets. The founders of CarWise and AutoDisk will remain involved as shareholders in the business.

René Fabrie, CarWise’s founder, expressed his enthusiasm for this strategic step: “The partnership with Main is a major milestone for us. We are proud of how we have built CarWise over the past 35 years and believe that Main, together with the family and current management, is the right partner to further grow the company. Main brings extensive local expertise and an international network. We look forward to the collaboration with confidence and enthusiasm.”

Alain Snel, AutoDisk’s founder, adds: “We are proud to announce this news. In recent years, we have already transferred our operational responsibilities to Edwin Fhijnbeen, Vincent Stikkelorum and the broader group management. We believe they are well-positioned, together with Main, to lead the company into this next phase, continuing to focus on innovation, customer experience and the growth of our organization.”

Main Capital Partners is a leading European software investor with over US$7.5 billion (€6.5 billion) in assets under management. With more than 20 years of experience in scaling enterprise software businesses, Main acts as a long-term strategic partner, working closely with management teams to drive profitable growth and build leading software groups. Headquartered in The Hague, Main operates offices in Düsseldorf, Stockholm, Antwerp and Paris, with an affiliated office in Boston. Its current portfolio comprises around 50 software companies employing over 12,000 professionals.

Sjoerd Aarts, the managing partner at Main Capital Partners, concluded: “CarWise and AutoDisk combine front-, mid- and back-office solutions in a single modular suite, securing a unique market position. With a leading position in the Benelux and a growing presence in about nine European countries, the combination is ready for the next step in its growth strategy. We are excited to support Edwin, Vincent and the broader team in executing their strategy in the Benelux and across Europe in the coming years.”

Oaklins’ team in the Netherlands acted as the exclusive sell-side advisor to the shareholders of CarWise and AutoDisk. The transaction builds on Oaklins’ strong track record in enterprise software and mobility technology, while further deepening our insights into SaaS business models, sector-specific valuation drivers and the evolving European software investment landscape. As part of the process, Oaklins’ debt advisory team structured and negotiated a triple-track stapled financing with multiple direct lenders, an innovative setup that supported a more competitive and efficient process, while increasing optionality and execution certainty for all stakeholders. This integrated approach highlights Oaklins’ strength as a full-service corporate finance house, seamlessly combining strategic, M&A and debt advisory to deliver maximum value for its clients.