MAIT Group Acquires 4ITEGO Group to Boost Industrial Digitalisation

MAIT Group, a leading pan-European technology partner specializing in industrial digitalisation backed by Deutsche Beteiligungs AG, has acquired 4ITEGO Group from Smile Invest, the majority shareholder exiting after a successful growth phase. The transaction, announced on April 15, 2026, is subject to approval by relevant antitrust authorities.

4ITEGO Group is a consortium of engineering software companies including Innoptus, Infinite Simulation Systems, and CAD Services, operating across Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and France. The group specializes in advanced engineering software solutions such as CAD (Computer-Aided Design), CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering), CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing), PLM (Product Lifecycle Management), SLM (Service Lifecycle Management), ALM (Application Lifecycle Management), and high-end simulation technologies.

Financial details of the deal remain undisclosed. In 2025, 4ITEGO Group generated approximately EUR 43 million in revenue and employed 105 staff members, serving over 1,000 customers. Smile Invest supported 4ITEGO through an ambitious growth trajectory, including geographic expansion and the acquisition of CAD Services, solidifying its position as a leader in engineering solutions within the Benelux region and France.

MAIT Group, with revenues exceeding EUR 230 million and a customer base of over 7,000, operates from more than 30 locations across ten European countries. The acquisition aligns with MAIT’s strategic objective to expand its European footprint and enhance its portfolio with complementary expertise in product development, simulation, and digital transformation.

Michael Jäger, Executive Board member of MAIT Group, highlights the strategic fit: “4ITEGO Group is a proven technology leader with a long-standing partnership with PTC, similar to MAIT. Their additional relationship with Ansys and expertise in simulation significantly enrich our portfolio. Most importantly, the people and culture align well with our values.” Xavier Werbrouck, founder and CTO of 4ITEGO Group, who will remain with the company post-acquisition, adds, “We share MAIT’s commitment to integrated digitalisation across the entire value chain. Together, we will continue to expand our business in the Benelux and France.”

Stefan Niehusmann, CEO of MAIT Group, expresses confidence in the integration process: “We are committed to providing a secure environment for all employees and successfully integrating 4ITEGO under the guiding principle of ‘One MAIT.'”

The acquisition is expected to generate synergies through cross-selling advanced simulation and product development solutions to MAIT’s existing industrial clients. It also offers operational efficiencies by consolidating administrative functions and streamlining vendor management, particularly with key technology partners PTC and Ansys.

Industry experts note that this deal strengthens MAIT’s competitive position in the European industrial digitalisation market, particularly in the Benelux and French regions. The integration of 4ITEGO’s specialized engineering software capabilities enhances MAIT’s service offerings and accelerates innovation pipelines.

Potential challenges include aligning corporate cultures, integrating diverse technology platforms, retaining key talent, and securing regulatory approvals. However, both companies express optimism about the combined entity’s future growth prospects.

Looking ahead, MAIT plans to leverage 4ITEGO’s expertise to deepen its digital transformation services and expand its client base across Europe. The transaction marks a significant step in MAIT’s strategy to lead industrial digitalisation through innovative technology partnerships and comprehensive service delivery.