ondeso becomes part of the Everfield Group

December 19, 2024

Ondeso has joined Everfield, an experienced long-term investor and growth partner for European B2B software companies. The current shareholders – flowpoint, Supersed, Bayern Kapital, High-Tech Gründerfonds, Wielsch Consulting, alphaBit, and Professor Gerten – are passing the torch to Everfield. This partnership represents a significant step forward for ondeso, opening new opportunities to achieve our goals and expand our market presence.

Proven software solutions, trusted by many leading industrial companies worldwide, will remain the core of ondeso’s offering. Together with Everfield, ondeso aims to build on its strengths to continue delivering top-tier support and reliable software made in Germany for client management in operational technology (OT).

Familiar Management Team Leads ondeso into the Future

ondeso’s leadership will remain in place, with Peter Lukesch, currently COO, taking on the role of CEO from 2025. “We are thrilled to be joining forces with Everfield,” says Peter Lukesch. “Everfield’s deep expertise in supporting European software companies is a tremendous asset as we enhance our offerings for existing customers and expand our reach into new markets. We are confident that this collaboration will help us achieve our long-term ambitions alongside our customers.”

Co-founder and CTO Martin Stemplinger will continue to lead technical development. “Joining Everfield opens up a number of great new opportunities for us and our customers,” says Martin Stemplinger. “We remain committed to delivering best-in-class solutions for our customers and maintaining the exceptional quality of our services and support.”

ondeso co-founder and current CEO, Rolf-Dieter Metka, will step down from the management team at the end of the year. However, with his extensive experience, he will remain available in an advisory capacity. “We are proud of the products and customer base we have built at ondeso,” says Metka. “Now is the right moment to think about the future of the business and ensure the longevity of our success. Since founding the company in 2010, I’ve experienced many exciting and challenging phases as CEO. Now I look forward to supporting ondeso for a while longer before I gradually retire from professional life.”

Everfield Sees Promising Growth Opportunities

Everfield also sees significant potential in acquiring ondeso. “We are excited to partner with ondeso to support their continued growth,” says Henning Schreiber, Head of Acquisitions at Everfield. “ondeso’s cutting-edge OT management software is critical for machine operators and manufacturers aiming to enhance security and operational efficiency in their industrial environments. We look forward to helping the company build on its strong foundation and meet the growing demand for robust and secure OT solutions. This acquisition also reinforces Everfield’s commitment to expanding our presence in the DACH region, a key market with immense potential.“ ondeso is the 25th acquisition for Everfield, and its second in the manufacturing software segment, following the acquisition of UK-based FitFactory in 2023.