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Marketplace · Netherlands

IT services & software businesses for sale in Rotterdam

IT services & software businesses in Rotterdam typically transact at 4.5x–6.8x EV/EBITDA, with a sector median of 5.6x in the Netherlands. Europe's largest port and Netherlands' industrial hub.

IT services & software in Rotterdam

Rotterdam (population ~660,000, South Holland) anchors it services & software transactions at a 5.6x EV/EBITDA median, with most defensible deals landing between 4.5x (conservative) and 6.8x (strong recurring revenue). Europe's largest port and Netherlands' industrial hub. SMEs in logistics, maritime services, energy transition and B2B distribution dominate; cross-border buyer interest is consistently strong.

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Typical deal mechanics

For a it services & software SME in Rotterdam with normalised EBITDA above €200k, expect the headline price to anchor on a 5.6x EV/EBITDA multiple, with a working-capital peg, 5–15% escrow, and (in 35–45% of deals) an earn-out tied to year-one EBITDA or customer retention. Cross-border buyer interest from Belgian acquirers is consistently elevated.

Why Rotterdam

Europe's largest port and Netherlands' industrial hub. SMEs in logistics, maritime services, energy transition and B2B distribution dominate; cross-border buyer interest is consistently strong. For it services & software specifically, Rotterdam's buyer pool typically includes regional family businesses, Benelux-wide strategic acquirers, and (for deals above ~€2m EV) PE-backed roll-up platforms.

Frequently asked

What's a typical EBITDA multiple for it services & software businesses in Rotterdam?
In the Netherlands, it services & software transactions land at 4.5x–6.8x EV/EBITDA, with a median around 5.6x. Rotterdam's deal flow trends close to the national figure, with 6.8x mostly reserved for businesses with recurring revenue or strong customer retention.
How do I list my it services & software business for sale in Rotterdam anonymously?
Run a free Upswitch valuation, publish an anonymous business card (no photo upload, identity revealed only post-NDA), and an advisor introduces qualified buyers. The listing inherits your valuation as the anchor — no separate sale memorandum required.
Who typically buys it services & software businesses in Rotterdam?
Dutch family businesses doing roll-up acquisitions, strategic acquirers from the broader Benelux corridor, and PE-backed platforms for transactions above ~€2m EV. Cross-border buyer interest from Belgium is consistently present.

Other sectors in Rotterdam

  • Industrial manufacturing
  • Restaurants & food service
  • Wholesale & distribution
  • Construction & contracting
  • Transport & logistics

IT services & software in other Dutch cities

  • Amsterdam
  • The Hague
  • Utrecht
  • Eindhoven
  • Groningen

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