Strikwerda Investments Acquires Dijksterhuis Accountants Launching Fidicon

Strikwerda Investments, a Netherlands-based family office with a long-term value creation strategy, announces the launch of Fidicon on April 15, 2026, a new platform designed to unite independent accounting firms serving the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) market. The platform’s first acquisition is Dijksterhuis Accountants- en Advieskantoor, a well-established accounting and advisory firm based in Breda, Netherlands.

Fidicon aims to address fundamental shifts in the Dutch SME accounting sector, driven by increasing regulatory demands, a tight labor market, and rising client expectations. By leveraging technology and artificial intelligence (AI), Fidicon seeks to reduce the time accountants spend on transactional processing and increase their focus on advisory services, positioning member firms as market leaders.

Dijksterhuis, founded in 2008, serves a broad range of SME clients in the Breda region. Owner René van Dongen has built a reputable firm with strong local ties over more than fifteen years. Joining Fidicon provides Dijksterhuis access to AI-driven process optimization tools and shared best practices, enhancing service quality while maintaining its brand, team, and client relationships.

According to Niek Cuperus of Strikwerda Investments, “The SME accounting market is built on trust and long-term client relationships but is ready for innovation. Fidicon creates an ecosystem where firms retain independence while benefiting from AI and automation. Dijksterhuis shares this vision with its strong reputation and ambition to lead the market. We look forward to expanding Fidicon together.”

The Fidicon platform offers member firms shared access to technology investments, enabling process automation and operational efficiencies. This approach supports professionalization, innovation, and growth opportunities, including enhanced advisory capabilities powered by AI insights. The collaboration with Strikwerda Investments also facilitates investments in employee development and service expansion.

The acquisition reflects broader industry trends toward consolidation and digital transformation in SME accounting. Competitors may face increased pressure to adopt similar technology-driven models to remain competitive. Fidicon’s network model aims to balance scale benefits with the preservation of local firm identities and client trust.

Financial terms of the acquisition have not been disclosed. The integration will focus on aligning technology adoption and change management while ensuring a seamless client experience. Challenges include maintaining Dijksterhuis’s culture and managing potential resistance to new processes.

Looking ahead, Fidicon plans to expand its network of accounting firms across the Netherlands, leveraging AI and automation to shift the accountant’s role toward higher-value advisory services. This strategy aims to attract and retain talent, improve client responsiveness, and drive scalable growth within the SME segment.