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GP-Connect has joined forces with Transformation Capital to accelerate growth

July 2026 — Transformation Capital, a Netherlands-based investment firm, has joined forces with GP-Connect, a leading international secondment platform with specialized brands serving the hospitality, IT, skilled labor, technical services and dental sectors. As part of the transaction, GP-Connect welcomes Transformation Capital as its new shareholder to support the company’s next phase of growth, while the founders and existing shareholders will remain actively involved. The partnership will focus on executing a targeted buy-and-build strategy, expanding the business internationally and further strengthening GP-Connect’s portfolio.

GP-Connect is a leading Netherlands-based secondment platform specializing in the placement of skilled international professionals across sectors facing structural labor shortages. The company connects international talent with employers in the Netherlands and neighboring countries, providing end-to-end workforce solutions, including recruitment, onboarding and ongoing support. Through its portfolio of specialized brands, including GP-Connect, Wypoon Technologies, GPS2work, Aanpakkers XL, Tecwave and Dental Hero, the company serves a diverse customer base across multiple end markets. Backed by a scalable platform and an experienced management team, GP-Connect has established a strong reputation for quality, reliability and long-term client relationships.

Transformation Capital is a hands-on investor focused on Benelux B2B companies with proven business models and strong growth potential. The firm partners with management teams to accelerate growth through operational execution, buy-and-build strategies and in-house technology and AI expertise, transforming established businesses into tech-enabled market leaders.

Our role in the transaction

Oaklins’ team in the Netherlands served as the exclusive sell-side advisor to the shareholders of GP-Connect. This transaction highlights the team’s strong track record and expertise in the HR services sector.

Parties
“We are delighted to welcome Transformation Capital as our new partner. Their entrepreneurial mindset, long-term vision and ambitions for GP-Connect make them an excellent fit for the next phase of our growth. Oaklins advised us with a pragmatic and result-driven approach, combined with a highly collaborative way of working. We look forward to building on GP-Connect’s success together.”

Gijs Bruinhof and Philip Deeleman

Founders and shareholders, GP-Connect

Talk to the deal team

Adse de Kock

Partner
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Oaklins Netherlands

Sander van 't Spijker

Associate Director
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Oaklins Netherlands

Bente Rasenberg

Associate
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Oaklins Netherlands

Hannah Upmeijer

Analyst
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Oaklins Netherlands

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