Defibrion

Leading Dutch distributor of automated external defibrillators and related products

Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Groningen, Netherlands, Defibrion (“the Company”) is a global distributor of automated external defibrillators (“AEDs”), in-house developed cabinets, safety and first aid products as well as other related services.

The Company employs approximately 50 people who serve more than 5,000 end users. Most of the revenue is generated through resellers; of which there are over 900 across 35 countries within Europe and North America. The remaining customer base is made up of end users in the Benelux and includes offices, universities, sports clubs and retail stores.

IK Partners acquired a majority stake in Defibrion in August 2024 from Holland Capital, Co-Founder and CEO Joshua Valkenier and the management team.

What Attracted Us to the Business

• Broad product and service offering
• Growing geographical presence
• Highly-skilled management team with well-established track record
• Strong growth expected in underlying end markets

Our Value Creation Strategy

We are working alongside management to:

• Scale the existing platform on the back of the growing market and potential new regulations;
• Diversify the product and services offering to increase share of wallet; and
• Drive consolidation in the market and accelerate expansion through a targeted buy-and-build strategy.

Quote from the Client

“This is an important next step for Defibrion as we seek to further strengthen our position as a global player in the AED market and target continued growth in a marketplace that is constantly evolving. With the support of the team at IK, who has proven experience investing in the Healthcare sector across various European jurisdictions, we are confident that we can deliver success and growth for all our customers and other stakeholders.”

Joshua Valkenier, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Defibrion