PRAGUE, Czech Republic – 08.01.2025

Genesis Growth has acquired a majority stake in LLP Group, a leading business software consultancy and reseller specializing in financial management and enterprise asset management solutions

Genesis Growth Equity Fund I (GGEF I), a private equity fund focused on investments in small and medium-sized companies with high growth potential in the CEE, has successfully completed the acquisition of a majority stake in LLP Group.

LLP Group is a leading software solution provider to international businesses in Europe with a footprint also in North America, reselling and implementing Infor SunSystems financial management software, HxGN EAM, an enterprise asset management suite as well as systems@work’s professional services automation and expense management software. Over more than 30 years LLP Group has worked with dozens of multinational companies, servicing their needs in more than 90 countries, handling a range of local conditions and complexities during project implementation and, where necessary, developing additional solutions.

The current owners of LLP Group have decided to find a strong financial partner to enable the company's further growth. Adam Bager, founder and majority owner of LLP Group, will retire from the company to pursue other interests. The remaining three shareholders will retain a minority stake in LLP Group and will continue to be actively involved in managing the company. Tim Smulders will take on the role of Chief Executive Officer.

Marek Hoščálek, partner of Genesis Growth, remarked: “LLP Group has demonstrated exceptional growth, successfully managing complex multinational projects for clients all over the world and becoming the leading European software consultancy in the field of financial management and EAM solutions. Backed by its experienced team and strong industry expertise, we believe the company is well-positioned for continued expansion and we are eager to support LLP on this journey.”

Tim Smulders, CEO, LLP Group commented: “We are excited to partner with Genesis Growth, as it aligns perfectly with our ambition to enhance and expand our Infor business, deepen our EAM focus with Hexagon, and explore new opportunities with Yooz products. This is a significant step forward in delivering even greater impact on our clients.”

Jiří Beneš, managing partner of Genesis Growth, added: “We are delighted to announce the eleventh investment by GGEF I, a fund dedicated to supporting companies with a significant growth potential and ambitious management teams. We greatly appreciate the trust of the LLP’s owners and look forward to working in partnership with the company’s talented team to shape the next phase of LLP’s success.”

About LLP Group

LLP Group provides business consulting and software services to local and international companies throughout Europe, North America and Mexico. LLP is a reseller of Infor SunSystems, Infor EPM, Infor Birst, Infor OS, HxGN EAM, Yooz, expense@work, time@work and forms@work.

Expert in understanding international perspectives as well as local requirements and conventions, LLP has completed more than 1000 projects worldwide, designing, developing and implementing systems in over 90 countries.


For more information, please visit: www.llpgroup.com

LLP-Group

Transaction advisors

Kinstellar and Brouxel & Rabia acted as legal advisors and Grant Thornton as financial and tax advisor to Genesis Growth Equity Fund I.

PwC Luxembourg acted as sole financial advisor to LLP Group and Ashurst LLP – Luxembourg Branch provided legal advice.

Kontakty:

PR representation Genesis Growth Equity Fund I
Adéla Veselá, Insighters s.r.o.
E-mail: adela.vesela@insighters.cz; tel.: +420 722 193 819


LLP Group
Tereza Kodešová, Marketing Director
E-mail: tereza.kodesova@llpgroup.com; tel.: +420 606 109 195

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