VI Company and Blanco have announced their merger, completed on June 9, 2026, with both companies fully integrated as of November 2026. The combined organisation operates under the controlling majority ownership of Dutch private equity firm Lexar Partners. The merger creates a leading Dutch WealthTech provider serving institutional investors, asset managers, pension funds, insurers, banks, investment firms, and family offices across the Netherlands and Europe.
The merged organisation generates combined annual revenues exceeding €9 million, serves more than 100 clients, and employs over 50 professionals. Its software solutions cover asset allocation, portfolio management, client onboarding, KYC and AML processes, securities administration, and workflow automation. More than €850 billion in assets is administered through VI Company’s platforms, while over €50 billion is managed through Blanco’s software.
VI Company specialises in business-critical software and custom technology solutions for institutional asset management. Its platforms, including Alloq, support asset allocation and portfolio management for financial institutions. Blanco is a Dutch market leader in portfolio management software for independent wealth managers, providing an integrated white-label platform that automates the wealth management lifecycle. The merger combines these complementary capabilities to serve both institutional and retail wealth management markets.
Lexar Partners, an independent Dutch private equity investor focused on business-critical software and technology companies, is acquiring a controlling majority stake in the combined organisation. Having backed VI Company since 2024, Lexar will support the merged company’s growth strategy, including an active buy-and-build approach combining organic expansion with targeted acquisitions to accelerate international growth.
“Combining our expertise, technology and people creates a unique proposition for both institutional and retail market participants,” said Kees de Koning, CEO and CPO of the merged organisation. “We look forward to continuing to build a leading European WealthTech company together.”
The management team includes Kees de Koning as CEO and CPO, Joost Walgemoed as Deputy CEO and CCO, Tim Oskam as COO and CTO, and Duncan Hobeijn as CFO. Wilfred van Roosmalen remains Director of Business Development, focusing on services for wealth managers in the retail segment.
The merger brings together VI Company’s expertise in software development for regulated financial institutions and Blanco’s established position in wealth management technology. Artificial intelligence is a central component of the combined organisation’s product strategy. VI Company has invested substantially in AI capabilities, including establishing an AI Competence Center and securing a certified partnership with Anthropic. The company also holds ISO certification and ISAE 3402 assurance, supporting its ability to serve highly regulated financial institutions.
The combined organisation aims to capitalise on growing demand for integrated and AI-enabled investment and wealth management software. By bringing together institutional software solutions and Blanco’s white-label wealth management platform, the company can broaden its offering, strengthen product development, and pursue opportunities across different customer segments. Its joint platform strategy will focus on proven technology, regulatory expertise, and continued innovation.
Financially, the merged organisation generates more than €9 million in annual revenue and employs over 50 professionals, serving more than 100 clients. VI Company’s software administers assets exceeding €850 billion, while Blanco’s platform supports the management of more than €50 billion. Lexar Partners’ backing provides additional financial resources and strategic expertise to support further expansion and acquisitions. In early 2026, Lexar closed its second investment fund at €164 million and currently supports 11 portfolio companies.
The integration creates opportunities to combine technological expertise, expand the range of software solutions, and strengthen the organisation’s international market position. VI Company already serves clients in several European countries and operates in markets including Australia and Canada, while Blanco supports wealth managers and family offices across Europe. The combined business intends to leverage these existing relationships and capabilities to accelerate international growth.
Looking ahead, the organisation plans to continue investing in its existing platforms, accelerate AI-driven product innovation, and pursue an active buy-and-build strategy. Its ambition is to establish itself as a leading European WealthTech company by combining organic growth with targeted acquisitions and expanding its offering across institutional and retail wealth management.
Existing products, services, customer support, and contractual agreements will remain in place following the merger. Employees from both companies will contribute to the development of the combined organisation, bringing together their expertise in financial technology, software engineering, and wealth management. The merger establishes a stronger platform for future growth, supported by complementary capabilities, an AI-first product strategy, and Lexar Partners’ financial backing.
