Bain Capital, a private investment firm, has announced that it has agreed to acquire SupplyOn, a supply chain collaboration platform serving the automotive, aerospace and defence, and other advanced manufacturing sectors across Europe.
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It has acquired the firm from its shareholders Aumovio, Bosch, Schaeffler and ZF.
SupplyOn operates a technology platform connecting more than 200 large manufacturers and tier-1 suppliers with 140,000+ suppliers globally. The platform helps manufacturers and suppliers collaborate across the entire supply chain and procurement lifecycle – from sourcing and purchasing, through quality management, logistics, invoicing, and ESG compliance – on a single, integrated platform.
SupplyOn was founded in 2000 and has since evolved into a market-leading platform ‘serving the broader European manufacturing ecosystem’.
Bain Capital says it will work closely with SupplyOn’s management team to support the company’s next phase of growth. The investment will strengthen product investment, including bringing new AI capabilities into the platform to drive customer outcomes. There will also be increased focus on sales and marketing to accelerate customer adoption across manufacturers and the defence sectors where SupplyOn has a developing footprint today.
Bain said European supply chain digitalization remains significantly underpenetrated, particularly in complex manufacturing where supply chain coordination is critical to production operations amidst growing supply chain complexity.
The company also said it is committed to maintaining SupplyOn’s European operational footprint, data residency, and governance structure, ensuring continuity for customers who rely on the platform’s sovereignty and compliance standards. SupplyOn’s product quality, established customer base, and network reach position the company to capitalize on this opportunity, Bain said.
The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
“SupplyOn represents a rare combination of product quality, network strength, high customer advocacy and market leadership in supply chain coordination across Europe,” said James Stevens, a Partner on Bain Capital’s Tech Opportunities team.
“The company has built a deeply embedded platform that customers rely on for day-to-day operations. We see real runway to expand into adjacent sectors and invest in product capabilities that matter to manufacturers and suppliers alike.”
“SupplyOn builds on our long-standing footprint in Europe and Germany specifically. Through our industrials portfolio we are customers of SupplyOn and understand the critical role it plays. We have long-standing relationships with the shareholders of SupplyOn and look forward to continuing to support their businesses into the future,” said Dr. Michael Siefke, a Partner and Chair of Europe Private Equity at Bain Capital.
“We are pleased to partner with Bain Capital, which shares our long-term vision for SupplyOn as a strategic asset in the supply chain ecosystem across Europe,” said Markus Quicken, CEO of SupplyOn. “This partnership will enable us to accelerate our product roadmap, expand our market reach, and build on the strong foundation our shareholders have created.”
