Prague, 3 November 2022 – Global investment firm KKR has announced its acquisition of Ness Digital Engineering, a leading provider of digital transformation services, from its current owner, The Rohatyn Group (TRG). The acquisition includes Ness Czech, one of the largest IT service providers and system integrators in the Czech Republic.
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey, USA, Ness Digital Engineering specializes in end-to-end digital transformation services, focusing on developing digital software products and platforms. Ness helps clients design, build, and grow digital solutions to access new markets, capture additional revenue streams, and improve operational efficiency. With a presence in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, Ness Czech operates as a regional leader with offices in Prague, Brno, and Ostrava, delivering innovative technologies and software products.
A Strategic Growth Opportunity
Ranjit Tinaikar, CEO of Ness Digital Engineering, welcomed the acquisition, stating:
“We are excited to welcome an investor of KKR’s caliber. This partnership will accelerate our growth plans, strengthen our market position, and enhance our competitiveness. With KKR’s global platform and operational expertise, we aim to deliver even more innovative solutions to meet the growing demands of digitalization. We are grateful to TRG for their strategic support, which has been instrumental in executing our growth strategy.”
For Ness Czech, the acquisition signals a significant opportunity to expand its market reach and reinforce its position in the CEE region.
“This change represents a tremendous opportunity,” commented Martin Silvička, Director at Ness Czech. “KKR’s investment reflects their confidence in our long-term growth strategy. We anticipate continued stability in our operations, business structure, and management while unlocking new opportunities to expand into additional markets. KKR’s support will enable us to invest in attractive development plans and maintain our leadership in core competencies.”
About KKR
Since its founding in 1976, KKR has established itself as a leading global investment firm, offering alternative asset management, capital markets, and insurance solutions. KKR’s portfolio includes prominent technology investments such as Cloudera, a leading provider of hybrid enterprise data management software, alongside numerous IT companies worldwide.
For more information, visit www.kkr.com.
About Ness Czech and Ness Digital Engineering
Ness Czech, s a pioneer in introducing innovative technologies and software products, serving key clients such as O2 Czech Republic, Komerční Banka, and ČÚZK. As part of Ness Digital Engineering,it delivers comprehensive IT solutions to enable digital transformation worldwide.
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