IT service provider b-inside, based in Waregem, is proud to announce that the Belgian IT group MAPA is joining the b-inside group. MAPA is a well-established name in business software and managed services. With this strategic move, two West Flemish players are joining forces to offer their clients a larger and more complete range of services.
Founded in 1994, MAPA has positioned itself over the years as a reliable partner in the development and implementation of business applications specifically tailored to companies in the food sector. In addition, the company delivers high-quality managed services to SMEs in the Benelux region. MAPA will continue to operate from its office in Koekelare, with the current management and founders remaining on board. Clients can thus continue to rely on its trusted team and known quality, now enhanced with b-inside’s extensive offerings.
As part of this expansion, Chris Paridaen is joining b-inside’s management team with the mission of contributing to the company’s continued growth and strategic development.
Jan De Veene, CEO of b-inside: “This collaboration is a logical and forward-looking step. MAPA shares our vision of customer focus, innovation, and sustainable growth. By combining our expertise and experience, we can support our clients even better in their digital transformation.”
Mapa expresses strong enthusiasm about its integration into the b-inside group.
Chris Paridaen, CEO of MAPA: “This is a significant step forward for both our clients and our employees. By joining a larger group with broader expertise, we gain new strengths while staying true to our core values and way of working.”
MAPA and b-inside have decades of experience in the development and implementation of business applications within specific niche markets. This expertise of both companies is complemented by in-depth knowledge of managed services, providing SMEs with end-to-end support in modern workplace, security, cloud, and business applications. Thanks to the shared technology platform Progress, software integrations are smooth and efficient. By pooling their IT services expertise, MAPA and b-inside can further specialize and tailor their offer even more to their clients’ needs.
What further strengthens this collaboration is their shared DNA as family businesses, where people are central. At both MAPA and b-inside, employees are not just numbers, but the key to the company’s success. These shared values – trust, engagement, and long-term vision – form the foundation of this partnership.
With this acquisition, b-inside, supported by its financial partners Finco Private Equity and Falcon Fund, continues its growth trajectory. The company thus reinforces its position as a reliable and strategic IT partner for SMEs in Flanders.
About Finco Private Equity
Finco is an established, independent private equity player in Belgium. For more than two decades, its experienced and agile investment team has supported profitable small and medium-sized companies to achieve the full potential of their growth ambitions. Finco invests in innovative companies with sustainable business models, inspired by entrepreneurial leadership. The reference shareholder is the Plouvier family.