Eight Advisory supported Fudura on the acquisition of Optivolt

Eight Advisory provided financial buy-side financial, tax & IT due diligence for Fudura as part of the transaction
Fudura is a leading provider of energy infrastructure and metering solutions for the corporate sector in the Netherlands, focussing on integrated energy systems. With a diverse customer base of more than 25,000 customers in industries such as logistics and manufacturing, the company is committed to providing reliable energy services. The recent acquisition of OptiVolt, an expert in power quality solutions, aims to enhance Fudura’s capabilities in addressing issues such as grid congestion and escalating energy costs. This strategic move represents a significant step forward in Fudura’s goal to establish itself as a comprehensive Energy-as-a-Service provider, backed by pension fund PGGM and infrastructure investor CVC DIF.
OptiVolt was founded in Delft in 2009 and has grown into a major provider of power quality solutions in the Netherlands, targeting commercial customers with high energy consumption. The company’s diverse range of power quality systems has enabled more than 1,500 organisations to achieve significant cost reductions while advancing their environmental goals.
The acquisition aims to create a one-stop-shop solution that allows Fudura and Optivolt to collaboratively tackle challenges such as rising grid congestion and increasing energy costs associated with electrification. By integrating their expertise, the companies seek to enhance the sustainability of their clients’ operations while delivering comprehensive energy solutions in the Dutch market.
Eight Advisory team members supporting this transaction:
- Financial buy-side due diligence: Niels Lummen (Partner), Christiaan Krekel (Senior), Daniel Sewuster (Analyst)
- IT services: Nick Neil-Boss (Partner), Himshikha Arya (Manager)
- Tax services: Christian van Craeyvelt (Partner), Bram de Roo (Senior Manager)