Thoma Bravo's Behind the Deal How EQS Group’s Digital Solutions Create Trusted Companies in Europe and Beyond
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Mar 27, 2025 Achim Weick, Founder and CEO of EQS Group, shares insights from his entrepreneurial journey and the evolution of his company into a leading GRC software provider. He discusses the strategic investment that propelled EQS's growth and the collaboration with Thoma Bravo for global expansion. Achim delves into the importance of transparency in compliance, regulatory adaptations like the EU Whistleblower Directive, and the lessons learned during the shift from public to private equity. Trust and partnership are highlighted as keys to success in new markets.
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EQS Founding Story
- Achim Weick, EQS Group's founder, left a stable banking career to start EQS.
- He saw a need for better investor relations communication among companies during the dot-com boom.
EQS Evolution and Mission
- EQS Group evolved from investor relations to compliance software, creating trust for stakeholders.
- They help companies navigate governance, risk, and compliance, ensuring transparency and accountability.
EU Regulations and EQS Opportunity
- EU regulations, like the Whistleblower Directive, created a market for digital compliance solutions.
- EQS capitalized on this by consolidating the market and leading in digital whistleblowing solutions.