Ipsilon acquires IP Hills and strengthens its position in Benelux, with the support of  Waterland Private Equity 

Based in Belgium, IP Hills supports many companies in protecting their innovations. This acquisition allows Ipsilon to increase its presence in the Benelux and develop its expertise at the European level. 

Founded in 2010, IP Hills employs a dedicated, client-oriented and experienced multi-lingual team of 22 people. 

“The IP Hills management is eager to re-invest in this ambitious pan-European project. By joining forces with Ipsilon, we see an extraordinary opportunity to create value for our clients through the powerful combination of complementary capabilities, to convert new clients in unexplored vertical markets, and to stimulate professional development and growth of all IP Hills team members” said Axel Plas, Managing Director of IP Hills. “This acquisition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team. We are looking forward to joining the Ipsilon family as spearhead for expansion in the Benelux region.” 

🔗 Learn more about our expertise

About Ipsilon 

IPSILON is an Industrial Property Consulting firm specializing in the filing, monitoring, maintenance and defense of all industrial property rights, including patents, trademarks, models and domain names. 

Founded in 2001 by Valérie Feray, IPSILON has experienced rapid development in the French market through a dynamic external growth strategy based on rapprochement with prestigious firms. 

About IP Hills 

IP Hills, founded by Axel Plas and Thomas Coppens in 2010, is a premier client-centric one-stop shop for IP services, a no-nonsense partner for innovative, design savvy and high-tech companies and research institutes, mastering traditional technologies and techniques and excelling in the protection of software and AI-driven innovation. With an unmatched passion for innovation, IP Hills provides a robust suite of services that empower businesses to protect and maximize the value of their intellectual property. 

About Waterland Private Equity 

Waterland Private Equity is an independent, pan-European investment fund from the Netherlands that supports entrepreneurs in their growth ambitions. Active since 1999, Waterland has consistently delivered industry-leading performance, investing in more than 800 companies since its inception. The group currently manages over €14 billion in investor commitments, after a double fundraising last month of €4 billion that closed in just four months. Since its creation in 1999, Waterland employs more than 170 professionals operating in 13 offices in 11 countries. As a signatory of the Principles for Responsible Investment, Waterland develops a sustainable and forward-looking investment strategy. Waterland Private Equity Investments B.V. is registered as a fund manager in the register maintained by the Dutch regulator AFM (Autoriteit Financiële Markten).