Main Capital Partners announced it has agreed to acquire a majority stake in VWE Automotive, a provider of software, data and transaction services for the automotive sector. The deal is intended to launch a new phase of growth for VWE, with additional investment in AI-enabled product and data offerings alongside a selective buy-and-build strategy. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Heerhugowaard, VWE employs approximately 150 full-time staff and serves more than 10,000 customers in the Netherlands, including universal and independent dealers, leasing companies, insurers, workshops and fleet operators.

Earlier this week, HOF Capital completed the acquisition of Porsche's equity interests in Bugatti Rimac and Rimac Group through an HOF-led consortium, in a deal valuing Porsche's combined stakes at approximately €1 billion. Bugatti Rimac is a hypercar company headquartered in Kerestinec, Croatia. It combines Rimac Automobili and Bugatti Automobiles. HOF Capital originated and led the transaction, assembling a consortium of institutional investors from the US and Europe. Following completion, HOF holds a 23.5 percent stake in Rimac Group – becoming its largest shareholder – while Rimac Group retains its 55 percent controlling interest in Bugatti Rimac. HOF and its consortium also acquired Porsche's direct 45 percent interest in Bugatti Rimac.