Conscia, the European digital infrastructure and cybersecurity group backed by Nordic Capital, has agreed to acquire Dutch cloud services specialist Open Line, in a move set to boost its presence in secure managed services across Europe.

The acquisition is Conscia’s largest to date and marks the company’s 17th deal in the last five years. Open Line, known for its strong client base in highly regulated sectors such as healthcare and the public sector, brings advanced cloud and automation capabilities that align with Conscia’s core strategy.

“This transaction would not only add scale to Conscia Netherlands. It would significantly reinforce our pan-European leadership in managed services and reflect our strategic priority to scale Conscia’s platform and capabilities in areas that matter most to our customers,” said Erik Bertman, CEO of Conscia.

Under the proposed deal, Open Line will retain its current leadership under Managing Director Emile Stam, who will report to Marcel Cappetti, Managing Director of Conscia Netherlands. This ensures continuity for both customers and staff, while enabling integration into Conscia’s broader operations.

“We strongly believe that combining Open Line with Conscia would be mutually beneficial, enabling both organisations to realise their growth ambitions,” said Cappetti, adding that the deal would enhance capabilities in innovation, customer support, and digital transformation.

Emile Stam noted that becoming part of the Conscia family “opens exciting new opportunities for our employees to grow and develop in an international context,” while maintaining the company’s focus on secure, high-quality service delivery.

The acquisition will strengthen Conscia’s offerings in cloud, cybersecurity, and consulting, with added scope in emerging areas like eHealth and Data & AI. It also provides a platform for cross-country collaboration and group-wide sales synergies.

Nordic Capital, which acquired Conscia in 2019, reiterated its commitment to building a pan-European leader in digital infrastructure. “The envisaged acquisition of Open Line would be another significant step on this journey,” said Aditya Desaraju, Managing Director at Nordic Capital.

Open Line was founded in 2002 and is majority owned by Capital A. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The transaction is expected to close by Q3 or early Q4 2025, pending regulatory and consultative approvals in the Netherlands.

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