DATAPART
Status
Current
Country
Germany
Strategy
Small Cap
Sector
Entry
Oct-25
Fund
IK SC IV
Website
News
Leading tech-enabled BPO provider for driving schools
Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Ludwigsburg, Germany, DATAPART Factoring GmbH (“DATAPART” or “the Company”) is a leading business process outsourcing ("BPO") provider.
The Company’s highly automated, tech-enabled end-to-end outsourcing solution for driving schools covers billing, payment collection, administrative processes and liquidity management, leading to a significant decrease in admin workload, enhanced financial security and increased flexibility. DATAPART serves a large and diversified small and medium-sized enterprise client base of approximately 700 driving schools.
IK Partners invested in DATAPART in October 2025, acquiring its stake from ECM Equity Capital Management GmbH, alongside the Company’s existing management team.
What Attracted Us to the Business
- Unique value proposition with a pure play focus on reducing administrative burden for driving schools
- Resilient business with high barriers to entry
- Highly scalable operating model
- Loyal and diversified customer base
Our Value Creation Strategy
We are working alongside management to:
- Further develop its technology-enabled platform by investing into its solutions and capabilities;
- Strengthen its differentiated position in the German driving school market by scaling up its sales and marketing efforts; and
- Evaluate platform diversification opportunities.
Quote from DATAPART
“We are thrilled to partner with IK as we strengthen our position in the driving school BPO market. This investment represents a significant milestone in DATAPART’s journey towards becoming a leading tech-enabled BPO specialist. With IK’s expertise and strong track record as a leading investor in the DACH region, we are confident in our ability to achieve accelerated growth while expanding our market share in Germany and beyond. We are particularly excited about exploring new verticals together, leveraging IK’s operational capabilities and extensive network.”
David Wimpff and Max Thielemann, Co-Chief Executive Officers
