Communardo strengthens European Footprint with Benelux Expansion
Communardo Expands European Presence by Acquiring Dutch Atlassian Platinum Partner Prepend in the Netherlands
The Communardo Group is expanding its European presence by acquiring the renowned Atlassian Platinum Solution Partner Prepend, based in the Netherlands. This strategic step marks Communardo’s entry into the Benelux region, complementing its strong presence in DACH and the Nordics. It underlines the Group’s ambition to build a pan-European footprint in the Atlassian ecosystem and strengthens its position as a top-tier partner in the Atlassian ecosystem.
Prepend brings deep expertise in Atlassian consulting, cloud migration, adoption management, and training, servicing public sector and enterprise clients across the Netherlands. The company works with high-profile enterprises and public-sector organizations and is recognized for its strong cloud-migration capabilities, deep customer relationships, and consistently high satisfaction scores. We are excited to become part of Communardo Group,” said Jan Lelieveldt, Managing Director of Prepend. “Our customers will benefit from the combined expertise, extended service portfolio, and the innovative strength of a group that shares our DNA: consultancy excellence, adoption focus, and a passion for cloud solutions.”
The entire Prepend team will remain on board, ensuring continuity for customers and partners. Both organizations will work closely together on integration, building a unified team from day one. “Together, we will accelerate growth in the Benelux region and strengthen our joint position in the European Atlassian ecosystem,” Lelieveldt adds.
A strategic milestone for Communardo
“Expanding into Benelux is the next logical step in our European growth strategy,” says Dirk Röhrborn, CEO of Communardo Group. “With Prepend, we are welcoming a team that perfectly complements our culture and capabilities. Together, we will strengthen our position as a trusted partner for Atlassian solutions and modern workplace technologies across Europe.”
Jan Schaller, Chairman of the Advisory Board of Communardo Group, adds: “Benelux is a dynamic market with strong demand for cloud-based collaboration. This acquisition strengthens Communardo’s ability to serve customers across the region and supports the Group’s broader European growth strategy. By bringing together complementary expertise, we see significant potential to create long-term value for customers and partners.”
The expansion to Benelux marks another milestone in Communardo Group’s growth strategy, supported long-term by funds advised by BU Bregal Unternehmerkapital. This strategic move further strengthens the Group’s position as a leading partner in the Atlassian ecosystem across Europe.
About Prepend:
Prepend is an Atlassian Platinum Solution Partner based in Utrecht, the Netherlands. The company helps organizations improve collaboration and work management through Atlassian software, combining strategic advice, implementation, training, and managed services. Prepend has extensive experience with cloud transformations and complex public sector environments and is an Atlassian Authorized Training Partner. Its approach focuses on sustainable adoption: ensuring that teams not only implement the right tools but also know how to use them effectively in their daily work.
About BU Bregal Unternehmerkapital:
BU Bregal Unternehmerkapital (“BU”) is a leading investment firm with offices in Zug, Munich, Milan and London. With more than €7bn Assets under Management (AUM), BU is the largest mid-cap investor headquartered in the DACH region. The funds advised by BU invest in mid-sized companies based in Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and Austria. With the mission to be the partner of choice for entrepreneurs and family-owned businesses, BU seeks to partner with market leaders and “hidden champions” with strong management teams and breakout potential. Since its founding in 2015, the funds advised by BU have invested in more than 150 companies with almost 32,000 employees. Thereby, more than 11,000 jobs have been created. BU supports entrepreneurs and families as a strategic partner to develop, internationalize, and digitize their businesses, while helping them generate sustainable value on a responsible basis with the next generation in mind.
About Communardo:
The Communardo Group is a leading provider of consulting services and solutions for the digital workplace. Its expertise spans modern work practices, agile processes, communication, and collaboration. The company helps organizations across industries become more efficient, automate processes, and improve employee satisfaction. Communardo advises clients, recommends suitable software solutions, and delivers intelligent implementations or custom app development.
Clients include large enterprises, mid-sized businesses, and public sector organizations. Communardo is an Atlassian Platinum Solution Partner and, through its subsidiary Communardo Smart Work GmbH, also a Microsoft Solutions Partner for Modern Work.
The Group currently employs more than 400 people across 20 locations in German-speaking countries, Scandinavia, and Albania. Communardo was founded in 2001 in Dresden.