28 July 2025
Dortmund/Frankfurt am Main – Dataciders Group, a leading provider of Data & AI solutions in the German-speaking region, has acquired the IT services provider integration-factory, which specializes in data management and artificial intelligence, with headquarters in Frankfurt am Main and an additional location in Leipzig. This marks the group’s fifth add-on acquisition since Rivean Capital’s entry in January 2024.
integration-factory offers end-to-end consulting in the Data & AI space, with a strong focus on data integration, advanced analytics, data governance, and master data management. Its meta-data-based development automation enables clients to realize significant efficiency gains and time savings.
The company focuses on the financial services, energy, and manufacturing sectors. Long-standing clients include DZ Bank, European Energy Exchange, enercity, and Böllhoff Group.
“What unites us with integration-factory is a shared vision: to make the implementation of data management platforms more efficient and agile through automation. This empowers clients to realize significant time and cost savings while responding more swiftly to market dynamics. The partnership with Informatica, a global leader in data management, is a strong strategic fit that further strengthens this approach,” says Dr. Gero Presser, CEO of Dataciders.
“I’m looking forward to opening a new chapter for integration-factory as part of Dataciders. Joining the group unlocks exciting opportunities – for our employees, our clients, and our partners. Our service portfolio is a strong complement to Dataciders’ extensive Data & AI offering. Together, we are creating a powerful platform with significant potential for innovation, growth, and value creation. The speed and efficiency we have built in data platform development can now benefit a broader client base across the group. I’m confident this merger delivers meaningful advantages for all stakeholders – professionally, technologically, and culturally,” says Stefan Sander, founder and CEO of integration-factory.
Buy-and-build strategy by Rivean Capital
“With the acquisition of integration-factory, we are taking the next step in evolving Dataciders into the leading Data & AI platform provider in the DACH region. The market for data-driven solutions is expanding rapidly, driven by megatrends such as digitization, cloud transformation, and generative AI. In this dynamic environment, it is essential to combine cutting-edge technological capabilities with deep industry expertise – and this is precisely where integration-factory stands out, thanks to its distinctive approach and long-standing customer relationships,” says Matthias Wilcken, Senior Partner at Rivean Capital.
About Dataciders
Dataciders is a leading IT services group offering end-to-end Data & AI solutions, primarily serving long-standing enterprise customers incl. DAX40 companies. The group’s end-to-end Data & AI capabilities cover data strategy, enterprise application integration, software engineering, data management, business intelligence and analytics, as well as data science and AI. Headquartered in Dortmund (Germany), Dataciders employs more than 800 FTEs across 11 locations in Germany, Austria, and Bulgaria.
About Rivean Capital
Rivean Capital is a leading European private equity investor for mid-market transactions, active in the DACH region, the Benelux countries, and Italy. Funds advised by Rivean Capital manage assets of over EUR 5 billion. In addition to Dataciders, Rivean Capital’s investments in Germany include Green Mobility Holding, ]init[, Perbility, Best4Tires, and TonerPartner.
More information: www.riveancapital.com
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