Bain Capital Acquires SupplyOn, a Leading European Supply Chain Network for Complex Manufacturing
LONDON – [Month Day, 2026] – Bain Capital, a global private investment firm, today announced that it has agreed to acquire SupplyOn, a supply chain collaboration platform serving the automotive, aerospace and defense, and other advanced manufacturing sectors across Europe, from a consortium of German industrial conglomerates, including Bosch, Aumovio, ZF, and Schaeffler.
SupplyOn operates a technology platform connecting >200 large manufacturers and tier-1 suppliers with 140,000+ suppliers globally. The platform helps manufacturers and suppliers collaborate across the entire supply chain and procurement lifecycle – from sourcing and purchasing, through quality management, logistics, invoicing, and ESG compliance – on a single, integrated platform. SupplyOn was founded in 2000 and has since evolved into a market-leading platform serving the broader European manufacturing ecosystem.
Bain Capital will work closely with SupplyOn's management team to support the company's next phase of growth. The investment will strengthen product investment, including bringing new AI capabilities into the platform to drive customer outcomes. There will also be increased focus on sales and marketing to accelerate customer adoption across manufacturers and the defense sectors where SupplyOn has a developing footprint today.
The investment, made by Bain Capital’s Tech Opportunities business in Europe, reflects the firm's deep experience investing in European technology and industrials businesses, combined with the firm's long-standing expertise in aerospace and defense. European supply chain digitalization remains significantly underpenetrated, particularly in complex manufacturing where supply chain coordination is critical to production operations amidst growing supply chain complexity. Bain Capital is committed to maintaining SupplyOn's European operational footprint, data residency, and governance structure, ensuring continuity for customers who rely on the platform's sovereignty and compliance standards. SupplyOn's product quality, established customer base, and network reach position the company to capitalize on this opportunity.
The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
"SupplyOn represents a rare combination of product quality, network strength, high customer advocacy and market leadership in supply chain coordination across Europe," said James Stevens, a Partner on Bain Capital’s Tech Opportunities team. "The company has built a deeply embedded platform that customers rely on for day-to-day operations. We see real runway to expand into adjacent sectors and invest in product capabilities that matter to manufacturers and suppliers alike."
“SupplyOn builds on our long-standing footprint in Europe and Germany specifically. Through our industrials portfolio we are customers of SupplyOn and understand the critical role it plays. We have long-standing relationships with the shareholders of SupplyOn and look forward to continuing to support their businesses into the future,” said Dr. Michael Siefke, a Partner and Chair of Europe Private Equity at Bain Capital.
"We are pleased to partner with Bain Capital, which shares our long-term vision for SupplyOn as a strategic asset in the supply chain ecosystem across Europe," said Markus Quicken, CEO of SupplyOn. "This partnership will enable us to accelerate our product roadmap, expand our market reach, and build on the strong foundation our shareholder consortium has created."
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About SupplyOn
SupplyOn is a leading cloud-based supply chain collaboration platform connecting manufacturers with their global business partners. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Hallbergmoos near Munich, SupplyOn's network connects over 140,000 companies worldwide across automotive, aerospace, railway, and other manufacturing industries. The platform enables structured digital collaboration across purchasing, sourcing, quality management, logistics, and finance—helping manufacturers strengthen collaboration, transparency, and execution across complex, multi-tier supply chains.
