Ares Management Credit Funds and Carlyle Inc. have committed €800m in preferred equity to Your.World, a European leader in online solutions, supporting its expansion and acquisition strategy.
Founded in 2016 by Strikwerda Investments, Your.World specializes in web hosting, online productivity, and managed IT services. The company has scaled rapidly through strategic acquisitions and now operates 45 brands, employs over 2,000 people, and serves over one million customers across its Your.Online and Your.Cloud divisions.
The investment reinforces Your.World’s position as a dominant player in a fragmented market. James Kim of Ares praised the company’s execution, sector leadership, and growth pipeline, while Carlyle’s Taj Sidhu highlighted its resilience and potential for continued M&A-driven expansion.
JP Morgan acted as exclusive financial adviser and sole placement agent, with A&O Shearman serving as legal adviser to Strikwerda Investments and Your.World. This partnership positions Your.World for accelerated growth and further consolidation within the European online services sector.
Source: Carlyle
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