Finco Private Equity is proud to announce that its portfolio company Datashift has acquired Data Trust Associates.
Data Trust Associates has built a strong reputation as a trusted expert in data compliance, with deep expertise in areas such as the Data Act, AI Act and GDPR. Their highly specialized knowledge and pragmatic approach make them a perfect fit with Datashift’s ambition to help organizations unlock the full value of data in a responsible and compliant way.
Through this acquisition, Datashift broadens its service portfolio and deepens its expertise in data compliance and trusted AI, supporting its ambition to become Europe’s leading reference for pragmatic, data‑driven impact.
We are excited to join forces and look forward to creating even more value for our clients together.
A warm thank you to Christoph Balduck, John M Walsh and Bert Q. from Data Trust Associates, as well as to the unrivaled Nico Huybrechts and the ever‑efficient Kris D’hulst. Many thanks also to Cresco, Dealmakers and Four & Five for their support.
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.