WIZ Group expands with acquisition of Sterker Werkt to strengthen market position

Following the acquisition of WIZ in December 2024, Match Plan has assisted the investment network Ondernemend Kapitaal with another transaction. Sterker Werkt will become part of WIZ Groep in July 2025. This strategic partnership will enable WIZ Groep to continue its growth, focusing on expanding and deepening its HRM services, its geographic presence, and strengthening the sustainable employability of human capital.

As a one-stop-shop and all-around reintegration specialist, WIZ Groep offers integrated solutions for both employers and employees from 12 locations. Due to ongoing developments, WIZ Groep's management team will be strengthened with Jeroen Wilborts, joining WIZ founders Jelle Vromen and Mark Kohnen, starting in July 2025.

Broadening the portfolio

WIZ Group represents the next step in expanding Ondernemend Kapitaal's portfolio. WIZ Reintegration & Coaching and Sterker Werkt both have proven expertise in reintegration, coaching, and HRM issues. Ondernemend Kapitaal adds relevant knowledge and experience in strategy development, business development, capital, and networking. This acquisition aims to establish WIZ Group as a sustainable and market-defining player in the southern Netherlands. The acquisition aligns well with Ondernemend Kapitaal's existing portfolio, which operates in various sectors, including industry, business services, healthcare, and ICT.

Paul Staal and Erik Smidt, Lead Investors on behalf of Ondernemend Kapitaal, add: “We value the personal attention and specialized knowledge of the WIZ Group professionals. This aligns well with the philosophy of Ondernemend Kapitaal, in which we strongly believe that human capital is crucial for the Netherlands and that employers must handle it with care. Together, we look forward to the future with enthusiasm and will support even more clients to make the most of their human capital in a sustainable way.”

Long-term partnership with Match Plan

Match Plan, specialized in buying and selling sales support, business valuation and financing, WIZ Group has assisted in the acquisitions from WIZ Reintegration & Coaching and Sterker Werkt. The dedicated deal team from Match Plan, consisting of Niels Ansems, Phil van Mulken, Yvo Bruijn, Sven Aaldering, and Daniel Andresen, guided the transactions with care and energy.

Phil van Mulken, Senior Consultant at Match Plan, on the transactions: “Our long and successful partnership with Ondernemend Kapitaal enabled us to complete these transactions to the full satisfaction of all parties. It was a pleasure to work together again on projects that resulted in a match that delivers added value for all parties.”

The Match Plan team is proud of the result and congratulates Ondernemend Kapitaal, WIZ Reintegration & Coaching, and Sterker Werkt on this step. We wish them much success in their further growth and development.

Mark Kohnen, Director of WIZ Reintegration & Coaching

“They know what they are talking about and always had a listening ear for us.”