Waterland Private Equity is exploring a potential sale of Xebia that could value the artificial intelligence consultancy at about €1bn, according to Bloomberg sources.

The Dutch buyout firm is reportedly working with Houlihan Lokey on early-stage discussions around a possible transaction. Deliberations remain preliminary, and Waterland could decide to retain the asset for a longer holding period.

Xebia was founded in the Netherlands in 2001 and provides consultancy and software engineering services focused on artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure, and data. The company employs more than 5,500 staff and operates from 28 offices worldwide.

The business counts several global technology groups among its strategic partners, including Google Cloud, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Salesforce, reflecting its positioning within the enterprise AI ecosystem.

Waterland acquired Xebia in 2020 as part of its mid-market buyout strategy. A sale at the mooted valuation would mark a significant exit for the firm and underline growing private equity appetite for professional services groups exposed to long-term AI adoption trends.

Representatives for Houlihan Lokey declined to comment, while Waterland did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

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