Karlsruhe/Ulm, November 27, 2025: LEA Partners ("LEA"), a leading growth partner for B2B SaaS companies, announces the formation of NEXOWARE. The strategic combination of four specialized software providers creates an integrated platform serving IT service companies and managed service providers (MSPs) throughout the DACH region.
The portfolio includes:
With over 100 employees across six locations and more than 20 years of combined industry expertise, the group serves today more than 1,300 IT service companies, supporting daily operations and the efficient delivery of managed services. AI is already integral to the platform, driving real efficiency gains for its customers. Intelligent ticket automation reduces manual workload by up to 50%, while smart proposal generation saves users an average of one working day per week while accuracy has improved significantly, with errors dropping by up to 70%. Looking ahead, NEXOWARE Connect will integrate all products through real-time data exchange, enabling seamless end-to-end process automation.
NEXOWARE welcomes Oliver Mauss as CEO. As former chief executive of netgo group and 1&1 Internet AG (today IONOS SE), he brings a wealth of experience in building and scaling IT and cloud platforms, combined with an exceptional understanding of the IT channel.
Oliver Mauss, CEO of NEXOWARE: "I'm excited to lead NEXOWARE into its next growth phase. IT service companies are navigating a fundamental shift: moving from traditional project-based work toward scalable managed services. Our integrated platform provides the tools they need for this transition: robust software solutions developed in Germany that work seamlessly together and streamline administrative processes."
Kurt Weise, Partner at LEA: "We're thrilled to welcome Oliver Mauss as CEO of NEXOWARE. He understands the IT channel like few others. Together with more than 100 employees, Oliver will scale the group as the leading software vendor for IT services in DACH."
NEXOWARE is a leading provider of software solutions for IT service companies and managed service providers in DACH. With over 20 years of experience, the group serves more than 1,300 IT service companies and MSPs through over 100 employees across six locations in the DACH region. Visit www.nexoware.com to learn more.
With over EUR 2 billion in cumulative capital commitments, LEA is an entrepreneurial-minded multi-stage private equity firm investing in technology companies that are driving transformative change in their industries. Since 2016, the 35-strong team from Karlsruhe has successfully supported more than 130 technology companies. Visit www.leapartners.de to learn more.